Compensation: CA $84,000 - $100,000 per year (depending on experience/expertise)

Benefits: Extended health care and dental care

Mandatory qualifications—please review before applying

This is a senior engineering leadership position. Applicants must meet all the following requirements:

Active and unrestricted Professional Engineer licence (P. Eng.) in Ontario

Minimum 10 years of structural engineering experience

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or a directly related engineering discipline

Demonstrated experience designing and reviewing structural steel buildings, pre-engineered metal buildings, foundations and mezzanines

Demonstrated ability and willingness to assume qualified responsibility and sign and seal structural engineering documents in Ontario

Advanced knowledge of the Ontario Building Code, National Building Code of Canada and applicable CSA structural standards

Previous experience supervising engineers, designers or structural drafters

Strong structural-analysis and engineering-software capabilities

Candidates who do not possess an active Ontario P. Eng. licence and at least 10 years of structural engineering experience will not be considered.

Position overview

A well-established, growth-oriented engineering firm in Markham is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer and Engineering Department Lead to direct the design, review and delivery of structural steel-building projects.

This position is intended for an accomplished structural engineer who can combine advanced technical judgment with professional accountability, project leadership and team management. The successful candidate will review complex structural designs, provide technical direction to engineers and drafters, coordinate with clients and construction teams, and sign and seal engineering documents within their area of competence.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience with pre-engineered steel buildings, structural steel framing, concrete foundations, mezzanines and associated structural systems .

Key responsibilities

Structural engineering and design review

Lead the structural design and technical review of pre-engineered steel buildings, conventional structural steel systems, foundations, mezzanines and related components

Perform and review structural calculations for gravity, wind, snow, seismic and applicable collateral loads

Review architectural and construction drawings for structural coordination, constructability and code compliance

Evaluate structural details, connections, load paths and foundation requirements

Provide practical engineering solutions that balance safety, compliance, constructability,



schedule and project cost

Professional responsibility and sealing

Assume professional responsibility for engineering work completed under your supervision

Review, approve, sign and seal structural calculations, drawings, reports and other engineering documents in accordance with Ontario requirements

Maintain complete and defensible engineering records

Ensure all professional services comply with PEO obligations, applicable legislation, building codes and engineering standards

Maintain appropriate quality‑control and document‑control procedures

Lead, mentor and develop engineers, structural designers and drafters

Assign and prioritize departmental workloads based on technical complexity, capacity and project deadlines

Establish clear technical expectations and review standards

Monitor project progress, identify risks and resolve technical or scheduling obstacles

Foster a culture of professional accountability, accuracy and continuous improvement

Project management and coordination

Manage multiple structural projects from initial assessment through final engineering deliverables

Coordinate with clients, architects, contractors, fabricators, building officials and internal departments

Confirm project scope, design criteria, deliverables and technical requirements

Communicate engineering decisions clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders

Support projects in remaining within approved scope and schedule

Site and construction support

Conduct occasional site visits, field reviews and structural assessments

Review field conditions and respond to technical questions during fabrication and construction Prepare field-review reports and recommend appropriate corrective measures when required

Coordinate design revisions arising from site conditions while maintaining proper documentation and professional oversight

Process and quality improvement

Improve design-review procedures, engineering templates and departmental workflows

Standardize calculations, drawing-review practices and quality‑control checkpoints

Identify opportunities to reduce rework and improve project‑delivery efficiency

Support the responsible adoption of engineering software and technology

Required technical qualifications





Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible structural engineering experience

Significant experience with structural steel and pre-engineered metal building systems

Strong knowledge of applicable requirements under the Ontario Building Code and National Building Code of Canada

Working knowledge of relevant standards, including CSA S16, CSA S136 and CSA A23.3

Demonstrated experience designing or reviewing steel-building foundations and mezzanine systems

Experience signing and sealing structural engineering documents

Proven experience leading technical teams and reviewing work prepared by others

Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines and competing priorities

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to occasionally travel to project sites

Software requirements

Candidates should possess strong proficiency with:

MBS or comparable metal-building engineering software

AutoCAD

ETABS

SAFE

SAP2000

Microsoft Office

Experience with the following is highly desirable:

Advance Steel

Other structural-analysis, connection-design or BIM platforms

Candidates are not required to be equally advanced in every listed program, but must demonstrate strong structural-analysis capabilities and the ability to work effectively within a modern engineering and drafting environment.

Performance expectations

Performance will be evaluated against the following outcomes:

Technical accuracy: Structural designs and reviews are complete, accurate and defensible
Regulatory compliance: Engineering documents consistently satisfy applicable codes, standards and professional obligations
Project delivery: Engineering deliverables are completed within established scopes and schedules
Quality assurance: Technical risks, inconsistencies and omissions are identified before documents are issued
Leadership: Engineers, designers and drafters receive clear direction, effective mentorship and timely technical decisions
Coordination: Clients, contractors and internal stakeholders receive accurate and responsive engineering support
Field effectiveness: Design intent is translated into practical, constructible solutions

Process improvement: Departmental efficiency, standardization and quality improve over time

What we offer:

CA$100,000 annual salary

Extended health-care coverage

Senior technical and departmental leadership responsibilities

Diverse structural steel and building projects

Opportunities for professional growth and advancement

A collaborative environment connecting engineering, detailing, fabrication and construction

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📌 Senior Structural Engineer (P.Eng.) – Steel Buildings (Markham)
🏢 Tower Steel Buildings
📍 Markham