Senior Structural Engineer

Job Title
Organizational Unit
Location
Windsor, ON N8Y 1C4 CA (Primary)
Category
Architectural/Engineering
Job Type
Full-Time
Education
Bachelor's Degree
Travel Availability
Up to 25%
Job Description
Build Something That Matters.At Tandem, we believe great architecture and engineering happen when talented people are empowered to challenge convention, think boldly, and work together.
We are a multidisciplinary architecture and engineering firm bringing architects, engineers, designers, and project professionals together to solve complex challenges and create spaces and systems that make an impact.
Our mission is simple:
Challenge convention. Design boldly. Build to inspire.
We're growing, and we're looking for experienced professionals who want more than just their next project. We want people who are curious, collaborative, accountable, and ready to have a real voice in the work they do.
How We WorkThink BoldlyBring ideas to the table. Ask questions. Look for a better way.
Challenge the Expected"We've always done it this way" isn't a reason to stop looking for smarter solutions.
Build with PurposeThe details matter. We design with intention and understand the impact our work has on our clients, communities, and each other.
Own the OutcomeTake responsibility for your work, your projects, and the commitments you make to your team and clients.
Fuel CollaborationThe best solutions don't happen in silos. Our disciplines work together, share knowledge, and solve problems as one team.
Design for ImpactWe don't just deliver drawings. We create solutions that need to work in the real world.
Why Tandem?We're big enough to deliver complex, multidisciplinary projects —
yet small enough to care.
That means experienced professionals have the opportunity to influence projects, mentor the next generation, work directly with clients and leadership, and help shape how we continue to grow.
If you're looking for a place where your experience is valued, your ideas are heard, and you're trusted to make an impact, we'd like to meet you.
Job DescriptionThe
Senior Structural Engineer
is responsible for, but not limited to, the following:
Lead structural analysis and design activities for
steel, concrete, masonry, and timber structures
across industrial, residential, commercial, manufacturing, energy, and process engineering projects.
Perform and review engineering calculations in accordance with applicable
Canadian and American structural engineering codes, standards, and project requirements .
Lead the assessment of existing structures and develop structural recommendations for modifications, additions, equipment installations, and new loading conditions.
Prepare and review structural drawings, specifications, details, sections, calculations, technical reports, and other deliverables.
Technical Documentation & Quality
Lead the preparation and review of structural engineering reports, drawings, specifications, permit/tender packages, construction documents, and other project deliverables.
Review structural deliverables for technical accuracy, completeness, constructability, coordination, and compliance with applicable codes and project requirements.
Establish and maintain appropriate structural design standards, documentation practices, and quality expectations throughout assigned projects.
Utilize structural analysis and design software to model, analyze, verify, and optimize structural systems.
Ensure structural documentation is appropriately coordinated with architectural, mechanical, electrical, civil, process, and other project disciplines.
Project & Multidisciplinary Coordination
Coordinate structural requirements with architectural, mechanical, electrical, civil, process, equipment, and other engineering disciplines to deliver fully integrated design solutions.
Lead and participate in project coordination meetings, design reviews, and technical discussions.
Maintain an understanding of overall project scope, schedule, budget, and objectives while managing detailed structural engineering requirements.
Identify design conflicts, constructability concerns, technical risks, and potential scope or schedule impacts and work with the project team to resolve them.
Manage multiple projects, priorities, technical issues, and deliverables simultaneously.
Software & Design ToolsProficiency in
several of the following structural analysis, design, and documentation tools :
Autodesk Robot Structural Analysis Professional
Autodesk Advance Steel
SAP2000
ETABS
RISA-3D
RAM Structural System
Revit
Microsoft Office Suite
Travel
Frequent travel to client sites, project locations, and facilities as required, including
international travel .
Job Requirements
RequirementsEducation & Professional Designation
Bachelor’s degree in
Civil Engineering
with an emphasis on structures
Experience
Minimum 7+ years
of structural engineering experience.
Demonstrated experience in the
structural analysis and design of steel, concrete, masonry, and timber structures .
Experience working on
industrial and automotive projects .
Experience with
automotive and conveyor structural design projects
is considered an asset.
Demonstrated experience working and coordinating with
multidisciplinary engineering and design teams .
Experience leading structural design activities and coordinating structural requirements throughout various phases of a project.
Codes, Standards & Technical Knowledge
Strong knowledge of applicable
Canadian and American structural engineering design codes and standards .
Ability to independently interpret and apply applicable structural codes, standards, specifications, and design criteria.
Strong understanding of structural engineering principles, analysis methods, design practices, and constructability.
Ability to review structural drawings, calculations, specifications, and technical documentation for accuracy and compliance.
Ability to maintain an understanding of overall project requirements while continuing to manage detailed technical considerations.
Project & People Skills
Demonstrated ability to
lead structural engineering activities on assigned projects
and take responsibility of structural deliverables.
Experience coordinating structural design requirements with
architectural, mechanical, electrical, civil, process, and other disciplines .
Ability to provide technical direction, guidance, and mentorship to junior and intermediate engineers, designers, technologists, and CAD staff.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, deadlines, and technical requirements simultaneously.
Ability to identify and resolve complex structural design, coordination, and constructability issues.
Strong planning, organizational, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
Ability to work collaboratively within a
multidisciplinary, team-based consulting engineering environment .
Soft Skills
Highly motivated with strong professional discipline, initiative, and integrity.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to clearly communicate technical ideas, concerns, and recommendations to clients, contractors, other disciplines, and non-technical stakeholders.
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to develop effective working relationships with project teams and clients.
Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision while also contributing effectively within a collaborative team environment.
Ability to take ownership of assigned work and follow projects and tasks through to successful completion.
WEAREANEQUALOPPORTUNITYEMPLOYERCOMMITTEDTODIVERSITYANDACCOMMODATION
Tandemisanequalopportunityemployerthatwelcomesandencouragesapplicationsfromallcandidates.Wearecommittedtodiversityintheworkplace.Allqualifiedapplicantswillreceiveconsiderationforemploymentwithoutregardtorace,color,religion,sex,genderidentity,sexualorientation,nationalorigin,disability,protectedveteranstatus,oranyotherprotectedcharacteristicundergovernmentallawsandregulations.
Accommodationsareavailableuponrequestforallcandidatesparticipatingintherecruitment,selection,andonboardingprocess.
Tandem Group Consulting Solutions, Tandem Engineering Group, and Baird AE are equal opportunity employers that welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We are committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under governmental laws and regulations. Accommodations are available on request for candidates participating in the recruitment, selection, and onboarding process. Only those we are interested in will be contacted.
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