Senior Structural Engineer - Sarnia
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 4, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 27, 2026. Wood scores B on the Alion truth index.
Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.
Wood is recruiting for a Senior Structural Engineer to join its Oil, Gas & New Energies business focusing on structural engineering for oil and gas projects. This opportunity is hybrid, based in Sarnia, Ontario.Salary range for this position is CDN $120,000 - $160,000 per year.
The Role
Wood is seeking an experienced Structural Engineer to join our growing teams in Sarnia, On.
Please note this role will work our standard hybrid schedule of 3 days/week minimum in the office.
Our Clients and Projects
Designing the future. Transforming the world.
Our projects team has a long history of delivering some of the biggest and most complex projects in the Canadian oilsands, along with associated pipelines and refinery infrastructure. Wood has a strong presence in the energy transition supporting the rapidly growing decarbonization and renewables industry in Canada and across the globe.
Join a culture of innovation, pushing the boundaries of what is possible to seek the best solutions for our clients across Canada.
What we can offer
- Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across oil and gas and emerging energy sectors
- Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs, including hybrid working
- Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
- Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market. Salary range for this position is CDN $120,000 - $160,000 per year.
- Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle
- Commitment to continued professional development through development plans tailored to individual needs and interests
- Global connections with leading industry experts around the world who are shaping the standards of our profession
In our recruitment and hiring process at Wood Canada Ltd., we want to emphasize that we do not employ artificial intelligence or automated systems to screen or select candidates. We are committed to ensuring fairness and inclusivity by relying on the expertise from a team of professional recruiters for the application reviews, interviews, and qualification assessments.
- Execute structural engineering projects in accordance with client requirements, project objectives, and quality expectations.
- Perform structural analysis and design in accordance with applicable codes, standards, and client specifications.
- Develop engineering calculations, technical reports, design criteria, and other engineering deliverables.
- Utilize industry-standard structural analysis and design software to complete engineering assignments (SAP2000, STADDPro).
- Participate in client, project, and interdisciplinary team meetings t
- Collaborate with designers and technical staff to develop high-quality engineering deliverables.
- Review and check engineering calculations, designs, drawings, and reports prepared by other engineers and designers.
- Ensure engineering deliverables are technically accurate and comply with project scope, applicable standards, and quality requirements prior to issue.
- Supervise, direct, and authenticate the work of engineers and designers in accordance with professional regulatory requirements.
- Authenticate structural engineering documents and deliverables as required by project
- Coordinate effectively with other engineering disciplines and project management teams to deliver work in accordance with project plans, budgets, and schedules.
- Engage with project team members across Canadian and global offices
- Conduct site visits, field investigations, condition assessments, and construction-related inspections as required.
- Support resolution of technical issues during design, procurement, and construction phases of projects.
- Perform all work in accordance with company and client health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements.
What makes you remarkable?
At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don’t match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.
- Must be registered as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with PEO.
- Legally authorized to work in Canada at the time of application
- Minimum 5 years of relevant structural engineering experience on Oil and Gas projects.
- Strong understanding of structural engineering principles and design practices, with working knowledge of the National Building Code
- Demonstrated experience in the analysis and design of structural steel and reinforced concrete structures.
- Comprehensive knowledge of applicable design standards, including CSA S16, CSA A23.3, and related structural design codes.
- Proficiency in modeling and analysis using SAP2000 and STAAD.
- Broad exposure to oil and gas facility designs
- Ability to work efficiently and effectively when managing multiple assignments.
- Strong technical writing skills; experienced in the preparation of correspondence and technical reports.
- Effective verbal communicator, including presentation, facilitation and listening skills.
- Ability to work both independently and in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
- Willing to travel and accept field assignments.
- Motivated by working with people, through internal collaboration or with external clients.