Structural Engineering Lead-Rail

Sener is an independent engineering & construction firm. Established in 1956, today Sener employs 4,000 people globally. Our mission is to serve our clients and the society by providing advanced, accurate and effective engineering solutions that improve our clients' businesses and facilitate society's access to competitive, safe, sustainable, and state-of-the-art services, equipment, and utilities.

Expanding our presence in Canada Sener aspires to incorporate people with the greatest talent and vocation, guiding their human and professional development through growing responsibilities and challenges. We believe in our professionals and support their performance, offering an environment with sufficient freedom to motivate individual initiatives that add value to our operations and improve Sener. We trust the best to lead, avoiding any discrimination and demanding not only professional aptitude and results but also exemplary conduct, teamwork, dedication, and commitment.

At Sener we know that, with the right people on board, everything is possible.

We are seeking a Senior Structural Engineering to join our Toronto team. This is a new role to add to an existing team. This will be a hybrid role and be based in our downtown office 3 days per week with some project office visits. Must be living locally to the Toronto area.

This position will be to work on projects for Rail transit infrastructures (High Speed, Metro, LRT, streetcars).

As the Structural Engineer Lead you will be responsible for:

• Assist our clients in the conceptual design definition, helping in technical feasibility and constructability.
• Lead a structural team for the design process.
• Ensure appropriate coordination with the rest of the disciplines, requesting inputs and providing results to others in timely manner.
• Present the alternatives, and the design to the contractor and the client.
• Review technical documentation and identify critical defects.
• Provide guidance to modelers for the BIM model and drawing production.
• Conduct periodic site reviews to ensure construction complies with design intent and codes
• Develop structural details and construction plans
• Review shop drawings and field services in design and construction

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in civil\structural engineering
• Master's degree in Structural Engineering
• Registered P. Eng. in Ontario is mandatory
• Registered OIQ in Quebec is an asset
• Minimum 13-15 years relevant experience in structural design and rail & transit projects
• Experience with complex construction projects involving P3, Infrastructure and/or underground LRT and subway
• Expertise in reinforced concrete structures
• Desirable knowledge of pre-stress concrete and precast construction
• Desirable knowledge of steel structure
• Desirable knowledge of underground structures, geostructures (Support of Excavation, walls, invert slabs, cut-and-cover structures)
• Technical competency in the design of structural building systems
• Knowledge and understanding of structural design software such as SAP2000 and Robot Structural Analysis is expected
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Navisworks, Bluebeam desirable
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant design standards and codes
• project management and coordination skills with a strong ability to provide leadership and motivation to project structural teams. You will work in a multi-disciplined team environment and will be expected to demonstrate a collaborative attitude in working with members of the Team
• Ability to confidently relate with all levels of staff and clientele - Internal and External
• Effective communication in English (Spanish and or French an asset)