Senior Structural Design Supervisor

1 week ago


Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Fluor Corporation Full time

Fluor is one of Canada's top employers and is recognized globally as a leader in the Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Fabrication, and Maintenance industry. Our focus on innovation and providing cost-effective technology-based solutions is second to none. As we look to the future, we need creative, ambitious, and innovative professionals who can help us fulfill our purpose to Build a Better World.

Fluor team members are at the heart of our success in executing projects safely, thoughtfully, and with the highest quality. If you value teamwork, empowerment in your career, and are eager to champion innovative and sustainable solutions to our clients, this opportunity just may be for you

Job Description
The purpose of this position is to provide the essential administrative processes, technical knowledge, and direction as listed. This position has oversight of a specific area, and acts as a representative of the department in ensuring technical accuracy in project execution in all phases. This role has the responsibility to promote Fluor's competitiveness within the global marketplace, by delivering quality services of unmatched value and technical competence. This position serves as Design Lead on assigned projects of difficult complexity design scope.

Job Responsibilities

  • Apply Cost Competitive Execution techniques to develop the most cost-effective total project solution for execution of the discipline engineering work
  • Develop and review specifications, including design criteria
  • Participate in activities associated with equipment and material procurement, permitting, and subcontracting
  • Perform and check calculations, specify equipment, and solve problems of moderate or complex engineering problems. Should be able to demonstrate basic understanding of structural behavior and design principles.
  • Review vendor equipment documentation within the discipline and from other disciplines for compliance with project requirements, and actively seek discrepancy resolution
  • Analyze and make independent recommendations regarding solutions to problems with varying complexity in accordance with organization and/or project objectives and guidelines
  • Indicate strong technical interests and background with structural engineering subjects such as design of large structural steel and concrete structures including heavy foundations, seismic engineering, and dynamic analysis of structures supporting vibrating equipment.
  • Capable to undertake structural engineering work related to resource project development and construction, in one or more of the following areas:
  • Performing hand and computer calculations for foundations, concrete, and steel structures
  • Analyzing complex structures ,
  • Wind and seismic loading in structural calculations (structural)
  • Dynamic analysis and design (structural)
  • Computer modeling and analysis (structural)
  • Procurement and construction aspects of engineering
  • Vendor drawing review, intergroup review – squad checking
  • Engineering and fabricator drawing checking
  • Managing and leading a small project

Basic Job Requirements

  • Accredited two (2) year degree or global equivalent in applicable field of study and twenty (20) years of work-related experience or a combination of education and directly related experience equal to twenty-two (22) years if non-degreed; some locations may have additional or different qualifications in order to comply with local requirements
  • Ability to manage progress and performance of the structural team and to assign work to meet those milestones.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors
  • Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
  • Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines
  • Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner
  • Knowledge of commercial availability and cost of materials
  • Intermediate computer and software skills to include the use of spreadsheets, word processing, e-mail and electronic presentation programs

Other Job Requirements
Preferred Qualifications

  • Three (3) to five (5) years of lead designer experience in heavy industrial projects. Mining and metals projects an asset.
  • Five (5) to ten (10) years of S3D modelling experience. Experience with Smartsketch an asset.
  • Five (5) to ten (10) years of experience with other CADD software such as, but not limited to, AutoCAD, Microstation and ProStructures.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with all members of the team including but not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors
  • Superior knowledge of applicable standards and relevant technical codes with ability to learn and apply knowledge of any new Canadian codes and standards.
  • Exceptional time management and organizational skills.
  • Advanced knowledge and demonstrated experience of structural design concepts and principles.
  • Solid problem-solving skills through sound judgement and innovation.
  • Advanced Computer and software skills to include the use of spreadsheets, word processing, e-mail and electronic presentation programs.
  • Practical field experience is an asset

Fluor Canada rewards hard work, knowledge, and commitment. Fluor offers competitive employee compensation packages, comprehensive benefit programs including Health, Dental and Vision Care, flexible spending dollars, group registered retirement program, parental top-up, education reimbursement, employee and family assistance programs, and much more. Fluor also offers several employee resource groups that aim to provide opportunities for professional and personal growth, improved wellness, and involvement in the community.

At Fluor, we believe that overall wellness encompasses the four wellness pillars of mental, physical, financial and social. Upon these pillars we are committed to fostering a healthy, inclusive and psychologically safe workplace by creating awareness through knowledge building and communication while focusing on measurable outcomes.

Compressed work schedule: The Fluor Canada offices work a compressed work schedule offering every second Friday off.

Salary is based upon experience. Salary Range: $126, $235,500.00

The market rate for the role is typically at the mid-point of the salary range; however, variations in final salary are determined by additional factors such as the candidate's qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.

Fluor uses artificial intelligence (AI) in its hiring process to review applications and identify qualified candidates. More information including contact information is available in our Applicant Notice when creating a profile on our recruiting platform.

Notice to Candidates: As required by some of our clients and projects, to the extent allowed by law, offers may be conditional upon consent and clearance of a satisfactory background check which could include, but is not limited to, a criminal records check, and confirmation of education, professional registration, employment history, and references.

While only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview, be sure to continually check our website for other related positions as they are posted. Are you ready to join us? We are looking forward to hearing from you today



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