Structural Designer (Contractor)

Position Overview

Giffen Consulting Ltd. (Giffen) is looking for Structural Design Contractors to assist our engineering team. We are looking for an contractors with a mining and heavy industrial background to join us.

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 i n 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 leve l 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 contractor will be able to:

Providing structural design and drafting support

Develop 3D models using Advanced Steel and integration into RISA

Prepare drawings for reinforced concrete and structural steel using Advanced Steel

Analyze designs of structures, building envelope systems, and structural components while adhering to established guidelines and client specifications

Interpreting complex drawings that incorporate interfacing civil, structural and architectural design requirements with piping, mechanical, and electrical disciplines

Prepare material take-offs

Reviewing and performing quality checks of project documents prior to issue for scope and presentation against project standards and specifications

Provide input on tendering, contract administration, schedule, and budget to ensure projects are completed to specification

Write and review technical reports, specifications, and construction specifications

Collaborate with vendors, clients, and other key stakeholders

Qualifications + Experience

Diploma in Structural Engineering Technology or equivalent from an accredited university or college

7+ years of progressive experience as a Structural Designer on Mining / Heavy Industrial Projects

Familiar with greenfield and brownfield projects

Experience in Structural, Concrete and Platework design plant layout with crushing, grinding, materials handling, flotation, CIL/CIP, slurry, pumping, slurry agitation, particle size classification and separation would be highly regarded

Familiar with structural BIM and analysis software like Revit, Advanced Steel and RISA is considered an asset

Knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and codes of practice