Structural Engineering Design Lead
Windsor, Ontario
Compensation: $125,000 - $155,000 CAD
Our client is a growing multi-disciplinary engineering consulting organization delivering industrial, automotive, commercial, institutional, and manufacturing-related projects across North America.
As growth continues, they are seeking an experienced Structural Engineering Design Lead to provide technical leadership, mentor engineering staff, and support the successful delivery of complex structural projects from concept through construction.
This is an opportunity for a senior structural professional who enjoys technical problem solving, client interaction, project leadership, and working within a collaborative engineering environment.
Who This Role Is For
This opportunity is well suited to a structural engineering professional who enjoys taking ownership of projects while working closely with clients, contractors, architects, and internal engineering teams.
You thrive in a consulting environment where projects move quickly, priorities evolve, and collaboration across disciplines is essential. You enjoy balancing technical design, project execution, mentorship, and client-facing responsibilities.
This role is not suited for someone seeking highly specialized, isolated design work with minimal interaction. Success requires strong communication, adaptability, and leadership.
What You Will Be Doing
- Lead structural engineering projects from concept development through construction completion
- Provide technical leadership and quality oversight for structural design activities
- Design and review steel, reinforced concrete, masonry, and light-gauge steel structures
- Support automotive, industrial, manufacturing, commercial, and institutional facility projects
- Conduct structural assessments, site investigations, inspections, and field reviews
- Coordinate construction administration activities and support project closeout
- Review drawings, calculations, specifications, and engineering deliverables for quality and code compliance
- Mentor junior and intermediate engineers, designers, and technologists
- Coordinate with mechanical, electrical, architectural, and project management teams to deliver integrated solutions
- Participate in client meetings, technical reviews, project planning, and design coordination sessions
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and engineering best practices
- Ensure compliance with applicable building codes, industry standards, and client requirements
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's Degree in Structural Engineering or equivalent
- P.Eng designation or eligibility for registration strongly preferred
- Minimum 10 years of progressive structural engineering experience
- Minimum 5 years of experience leading projects, teams, or major engineering initiatives
- Experience within a consulting engineering environment
- Strong knowledge of Canadian and North American building codes and standards
- Proven experience designing steel, reinforced concrete, masonry, and light-gauge steel systems
- Experience supporting industrial, manufacturing, automotive, commercial, or institutional projects
- Strong communication and client-facing skills
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong organizational, planning, and leadership capabilities
Technical Experience
Experience with any combination of the following is considered an asset:
- ETABS
- SAP2000
- SAFE
- STAAD
- Tekla
- Revit
- Advance Steel
- RAM Structural Systems
- Autodesk Robot
Why Consider This Opportunity
- Competitive compensation package
- Opportunity to work on complex and technically challenging projects
- Exposure to industrial, automotive, commercial, and institutional facilities
- Collaborative multi-disciplinary engineering environment
- Strong mentorship and professional development culture
- Long-term leadership growth opportunities
- Exposure to both Canadian and U.S.-based projects
- Stable organization experiencing significant growth
- Opportunity to work directly with experienced engineering leaders
Additional Requirements
- Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record
- Ability to travel occasionally to project sites as required
- Ability to obtain Canadian and U.S. work authorization if required
- Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced consulting environment
Interested?
Whether you're actively exploring new opportunities or simply open to learning more, we'd welcome a confidential conversation.
If you're looking for a role that combines technical leadership, client engagement, mentorship, and diverse project exposure within a growing engineering consulting environment, we'd like to hear from you.
Thank you for your interest and time. While all applications are reviewed, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
All applications are handled confidentially.
Pay: $125,000.00-$155,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
- Work from home
Work Location: In person
