Principal Design Engineer / Structural Lead Engineer - Mining and Metals
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 16, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 6, 2026. Fluor scores A on the Alion truth index.
Fluor is one of Canada's top employers and is recognized globally as a leader in the Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Fabrication, and Maintenance industry. Our focus on innovation and providing cost-effective technology-based solutions is second to none. As we look to the future, we need creative, ambitious, and innovative professionals who can help us fulfill our purpose to Build a Better World.
Fluor team members are at the heart of our success in executing projects safely, thoughtfully, and with the highest quality. If you value teamwork, empowerment in your career, and are eager to champion innovative and sustainable solutions to our clients, this opportunity just may be for you!
Job Description
The purpose of this position is to provide the essential administrative processes, technical knowledge, and direction as listed. This position has oversight of a specific area, and acts as a representative to the department ensuring technical accuracy in project execution in all phases. This role has the responsibility to promote Fluor’s competitiveness within the global marketplace by delivering quality services of unmatched value and technical competence. This is the Lead position on assigned projects or performs engineering assignments of any complexity.Fluor team members are at the heart of our success in executing projects safely, thoughtfully, and with the highest quality. We aim to foster an inclusive culture that prioritizes diversity and inclusion that allows employees to bring their best, most authentic selves to work. If you value teamwork and empowerment in your career, and are eager to champion innovative and sustainable solutions to our clients, this opportunity just may be for you!
As Structural Lead Engineer you will be:
- Perform CSA design development in several project phases e.g. conceptual design, front-end design, detail engineering and design for integration of new facilities in revamp type projects as well for ‘small’ grass-root type of multi-disciplinary projects.
- Leading in structural, civil and geotechnical design within the projects and writing of contractor’s scope of works.
- Supervision, planning, organization of the work:
- Lead /coordinate a Civil Structural design team
- Prepare schedules, man-hour estimates, manpower forecasts.
- Communicate and align with clients, vendors and other disciplines.
- Supervise and act as mentor for a junior level designer of junior level engineer.
- Promote and support value improvements, initiatives and continuous performance improvement.
- Participate in design reviews within the project team.
- Works independently, controls / leads small teams including work sharing with foreign offices.
- Assure quality of work assigned; assure technical integrity of design documents.
- Proactive reporting project status and constraints.
- Prepare and check man-hour estimates and material estimates, and monthly budget reports for all engineering efforts.
- Perform technical bid evaluations of received bids of suppliers.
- Develop and review estimates and schedules, progress reports, including manpower forecasts Establish, track, and monitor material key quantities; provide analysis and forecasts
- Develop and review specifications, including design criteria
- Participate in activities associated with structural procurement packages, permitting, and subcontracting
- Perform and check calculations, and solve problems of complex to difficult engineering complexity
- Participate in people development through mentoring, development of training material, conducting training seminars, and performance appraisal input and counseling
- Analyze and make independent recommendations regarding solutions to problems with varying complexity in accordance with organization and/or project objectives and guidelines
- Indicate strong technical interests and background with structural engineering
- Capable to undertake structural engineering work related to resource project development and construction
- Other duties as assigned
Basic Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering.
- Sixteen (16) years of experience as a Professional Structural Engineer working with Canadian and American design codes to complete designs of steel and/or concrete structures in the industrial sector.
- Minimum of 10 years’ experience in mining and metal projects
- Minimum 5 years of experience as Lead Engineer in a mining and Metal project. This is non negotiable.
- Competent and proven record in technical leadership roles.
- Discipline project execution related skills and experience
- Experience working in revamp projects is an asset.
- Experience in interdisciplinary coordination
- Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors.
- Driven to independently complete assigned tasks in a time-effective manner
- Registered as Professional engineer (P.Eng) in EGBC or ability to do so is a must.
Other Job Requirements
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced knowledge of discipline codes and standards, commercial availability and cost of materials
- Past record as Structural Lead engineer of a large Mining/Metals Projects
- Relevant practical field experience
- Intermediate computer and software skills to include the use of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheet and electronic presentation program
Fluor Canada rewards hard work, knowledge, and commitment. Fluor offers competitive employee compensation packages, comprehensive benefit programs including Health, Dental and Vision Care, flexible spending dollars, group registered retirement program, parental top-up, education reimbursement, employee and family assistance programs, and much more. Fluor also offers several employee resource groups that aim to provide opportunities for professional and personal growth, improved wellness, and involvement in the community.
At Fluor, we believe that overall wellness encompasses the four wellness pillars of mental, physical, financial and social. Upon these pillars we are committed to fostering a healthy, inclusive and psychologically safe workplace by creating awareness through knowledge building and communication while focusing on measurable outcomes.
Compressed work schedule: The Fluor Canada offices work a compressed work schedule offering every second Friday off.
Salary is based upon experience. Salary Range: $138,000.00 - $256,000.00
The market rate for the role is typically at the mid-point of the salary range; however, variations in final salary are determined by additional factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.
Fluor uses artificial intelligence (AI) in its hiring process to review applications and identify qualified candidates. More information including contact information is available in our Applicant Notice when creating a profile on our recruiting platform.
Notice to Candidates: As required by some of our clients and projects, to the extent allowed by law, offers may be conditional upon consent and clearance of a satisfactory background check which could include, but is not limited to, a criminal records check, and confirmation of education, professional registration, employment history, and references.
While only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview, be sure to continually check our website for other related positions as they are posted. Are you ready to join us? We are looking forward to hearing from you today!