Lead Structural Engineer & Team Leader at GHD — Calgary, CAN | Base Career

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At GHD we are committed to addressing the world’s biggest challenges in the areas of energy, water and communities.

About Us

We are a global network of multi-disciplinary professionals providing clients with integrated solutions through engineering, environmental, design and construction expertise.

Our future-focused, innovative approaches connect and support communities around the world, building resiliency and sustainability for generations to come.

Established in 1928, we remain wholly owned by our people.

We are 11,000+ diverse and skilled individuals connected by over 200 offices, across five continents.

Who are we looking for?

Due to the continued growth GHD is looking for a Structural Lead Engineer & Team Leader to join our growing Canadian Operations.

This position will support our Design Delivery Organization for multi-discipline projects in various industries including rail, stations and transportation facilities, water/wastewater treatment plants, energy, solid waste, food, and agricultural, environmental and other industrial buildings.

This role will collaborate and work closely with other members of the multi-disciplinary team, regional team leads across DDO Canada West, Canada, North America and GHD’s global network.

This is a lifetime opportunity for individuals who are driven, hardworking and looking to be challenged in their career development to work on truly unique projects.

We offer an opportunity to be part of a growing and dynamic employee-owned company, in a professional working environment that is of the highest quality and customer-focused.

The successful candidate will have the following responsibilities:

Lead in the execution and delivery of existing and new projects in a design build environment to advance design packages by providing value added design solutions in conformance with operator requirements and client/end user/project output specifications.
Serve as a technical expert in the structural design, including buildings, retaining walls, heavy foundations, pre-cast concrete structures and structural steel structures.
Demonstrate extensive experience in structural design.

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
Licensed Professional Engineer.
15+ years of diverse structural engineering experience.
Project Management experience demonstrating effective and practical project management skills.
Conversant with National Building Code - NBC and provincial building codes, CSA codes, AREMA, CHBDC.
Working knowledge of various municipal and technical specifications and standards.
Ability to take ownership and accountability for work being completed.
Strong influencing skills and the ability to develop effective and trustworthy relationships both with clients and within the organization.
Strong problem solving and decision-making abilities.
Strong computer skills including experience in structural analysis and design software (SAP 2000, ETABS, SAFE and ROBOT), AutoCAD, and MS Office.
Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written).
Excellent report and proposal writing skills.
Positive attitude, good communication and interpersonal skills.

Take on some of the world’s toughest challenges - with everyone at GHD backing you every step of the way.

We'll give you control over your career, empower you to find innovative solutions and help you create a lasting impact.

See where your commitment could take you with GHD.

Our Hybrid Work Model: Be part of the dynamic culture!

Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility.

Join us in the office three days a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in recruiting is just getting started and may be used during the process to improve efficiency and fairness.

Your application may be reviewed by both AI and our hiring team.

While AI supports some steps through the process, all final hiring decisions are made by humans.

As a diverse and inclusive organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce.

GHD is an equal opportunity employer.

Upon request, GHD will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.

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