Structural Team Lead - Building Engineering

About the role

Egis is hiring a Structural Team Lead for its Building Engineering practice in Ottawa, Ontario. This senior leadership position manages a team of structural engineers and BIM technologists delivering building and infrastructure projects, providing technical leadership, project oversight and coordination across multidisciplinary design teams. The role covers proposal development, detailed design, permitting, tendering, construction review and project closeout.

Key responsibilities

• Manage a team of engineers and technologists through design, tender, construction and closeout phases.
• Lead structural design and oversee project delivery, including schedule, resources and budget.
• Prepare, review and seal structural design packages in compliance with codes, standards and regulations.
• Provide technical advice and engineering consultation during project execution.
• Pursue business development, prepare proposals, scopes of work, fee estimates and technical submissions.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, government agencies and authorities having jurisdiction.
• Develop permit submissions, tender documents, engineering specifications and construction drawings.
• Oversee construction review and monitor construction for compliance with design intent.
• Conduct design reviews, perform peer reviews and mentor junior and intermediate engineers.

Required profile

• University degree in Structural Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Ontario, in good standing.
• Minimum 10 to 15 years of structural engineering design experience.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams and mentoring engineering staff.
• Valid driver's license and access to a registered, insured vehicle.
• Bilingualism in French and English is a strong asset.

Required skills

• Strong working knowledge of the Ontario Building Code, National Building Code of Canada and CSA standards.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, SAFE, S-FRAME, SAP, WoodWorks and ETABS.
• Technical writing, client relationship management and proposal preparation.

The advertised salary range may vary depending on qualifications, experience and location. The role is eligible for a referral bonus, and Egis is an equal opportunities employer.