Senior Building Structural Engineer

BPA is more than an engineering firm - it's a passionate team shaping the buildings and infrastructure of tomorrow. With offices across Canada, our expertise in sustainable design and technical innovation drives impactful projects from coast to coast. Joining BPA means putting your talent to work on meaningful projects, collaborating with recognized experts, and growing in a flexible, people-focused and forward-thinking environment.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Structural Engineer to join our growing Buildings team in Toronto. In this role, you will lead the structural design of a diverse portfolio of projects involving both new building construction and expansion. The role may also include the assessment of existing buildings for expansion, renovation, and integration with new construction.

Working alongside multidisciplinary teams, you will contribute to complex and rewarding projects across the commercial, institutional, healthcare, residential, industrial, and mixed-use sectors. This position offers an excellent opportunity to take on technical leadership responsibilities while mentoring junior engineers and supporting business growth in the Greater Toronto Area.

What You ll Do
Lead structural engineering projects from concept through construction.
Manage the delivery of projects, overseeing the work of junior/intermediate engineers, EITs, and technical staff, to ensure their work is complete and conforms to all code and company design standards.
Mentor junior/intermediate engineers, EITs, and technical staff.
Support proposal preparation, project planning, budgeting, and resource management.
Design structural systems and components for new buildings using concrete, steel, masonry and timber.
Perform seismic assessments and structural analyses in accordance with applicable codes and standards.
Review and coordinate drawings with architects, contractors, and other engineering disciplines.
Prepare technical reports, structural calculations, specifications, and construction documents.
Participate in site visits, field reviews, and construction support services.
Manage client relationships and serve as a trusted technical advisor.
Conduct structural evaluations, investigations, and condition assessments of existing buildings.

Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a specialization in Structural Engineering.
Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Ontario or eligibility for immediate registration with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO).
Minimum 10+ years of structural engineering experience within the buildings sector.
Extensive experience with both:
New building design and construction.
Extensive experience with both:
Existing building assessments, rehabilitation, retrofits, and renovations.
Strong knowledge of:
Ontario Building Code (OBC).
Strong knowledge of:
National Building Code of Canada (NBCC).
Strong knowledge of: CSA structural design standards.
Strong knowledge of ETABS and SAFE analysis/design software.
Experience using structural analysis and design software such as S-CONCRETE, ADAPT, SAP
2000, RAM, RISA, or similar platforms.
Strong knowledge of Bluebeam software.
Knowledge of or experience with the use of REVIT.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong time management skills including an ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously on demanding timelines.

Experience with the design of multi-family residential buildings.

Preferred Qualifications
Experience leading multidisciplinary building projects.
Experience in high-rise, healthcare, institutional, or commercial, building projects.
Knowledge of post-tensioned design and construction.
Knowledge of heritage building restoration projects.
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