Structural Engineer (Contractor)

Position Overview
Giffen Consulting Ltd. (Giffen) is looking to add a Structural Engineer with experience in Mining and Heavy Industry on a contract basis.
About Us
Giffen is a Canadian company, with offices in Vancouver, BC, and Toronto, ON. that provides fit-for-purpose engineering and project delivery solutions, specializing in the mining, utility, and heavy industrial sectors.
At Giffen, we take pride in our ability to deliver flexible strategies that are tailored to the specific needs of our clients. We value relationships above all else – within our team and with our clients. We hold our team to the highest level of accountability to ensure we provide tailored solutions to successfully execute our clients’ projects.
We believe that open communication is the key to fostering reliable and lasting relationships within our company and with those we conduct business with.
Key Responsibilities
The ideal candidate will be able to:
Conduct site investigations for mining and industrial projects
Review and design of structures, building envelope systems, and structural components while adhering to established guidelines and client specifications
Concept studies, including estimating quantities and preliminary designs
Detailed concrete and steel design, including interaction with design team to produce 3D models and associated documentation
Member sizing with supporting calcuations
Provide oversight on tendering, contract administration, schedule, and budget to ensure projects are completed to specification
Provide cost estimating review and assistance
Write and review technical reports, specifications, and construction specifications
Provide coordination with various departments and disciplines as required for project implementation, mine design, and inspection
Ability and willingness to travel for site visits
Ability to present project designs and concepts to clients
Collaborate with vendors, clients, and other key stakeholders
Qualifications + Experience
Degree in Civil Engineering, specializing in Structural Engineering, from an accredited university
Registered as a Professional Engineer in Canada
8+ years of progressive experience as a Structural Engineer on Mining / Heavy Industrial Projects
Familiar with structural analysis software like BIM, Advanced Steel and RISA (Revit is an asset)
Familiar with greenfield and brownfield mining projects
Knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and codes of practice

Employment type
Contractor

Work arrangement
Yes