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About this role
Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.
Wood is seeking an Intermediate Structural Engineer to join our Eastern Canada Operations team, in our St. John’s office.
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The Role
This role plays a key part in delivering high-quality structural engineering services across industrial, power, and energy projects. You will lead and execute structural design analyses, prepare technical documentation, and support the full project lifecycle—from concept through detailed design and construction.
The ideal candidate is a strong communicator, a collaborative team member, and a professional who models safe, ethical, and high-quality engineering practices.
Our Clients and Projects
Designing the future. Transforming the world.
Wood’s Operations business delivers solutions to an ever-broadening range of clients across the energy and materials industries globally. We deliver operations, maintenance, modifications, brownfield engineering, asset optimization and management, supporting our clients through the asset lifecycle. We are focused on developing strategic relationships with our clients, providing solutions that deliver efficiency, integrity and reliability.
What we can offer
- Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across renewables and emerging energy sectors
- Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team, and individual needs
- 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
- 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.
- Perform structural calculations, design, design checks, and drawing reviews from concept through detailed engineering
- Analyze designs for constructability, material efficiency, functionality, and practicality
- Apply Canadian codes and standards for concrete, steel, and wood structures
- Review, check, and approve construction and shop drawings
- Monitor design changes and assess impacts on cost and schedule
- Ensure all engineering deliverables meet project requirements, codes, and internal quality standards
- Seal engineering drawings and documents as required by provincial regulations
- Provide technical assistance during construction, including site clarification and problem resolution
- Conduct periodic site visits to verify design intent and regulatory compliance
- Oversee site-related engineering tasks and support construction planning efforts
- Plan, organize, and coordinate your own work as well as design/drafting resources assigned to projects
- Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams—including Mechanical, Process, Materials Handling, Civil, Architectural, Electrical, and Instrumentation
- Work with project team members in Canada and other global Wood execution offices
- Mentor and coach junior engineers and designers
- Support development of technical proposals and capital cost estimates
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and vendors
- Promote and uphold Wood’s values, safety culture, and ethical standards
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.
Expected:
- Currently authorized to lawfully work in Canada without sponsorship from Wood is required
- Bachelor’s Degree in Structural Engineering from a recognized university
- Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Canada, or eligible for registration
- 5+ years of experience in Power Utility, Mining, Industrial, or Renewable Energy projects (asset)
- Proven site experience supporting construction and field engineering activities
- Experience preparing proposals and developing capital cost estimates for various project phases
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a schedule‑ and cost‑driven environment
- Advanced proficiency with STAAD.Pro and experience with Mathcad or Excel, Navisworks, AutoCAD, and MS Office
- Solid understanding of the National Building Code of Canada, CSA Standards, and provincial building codes across Eastern Canada
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to high‑quality deliverables
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Client‑focused, self‑driven, and experienced in leading designers and engineers on multidiscipline capital projects
Diversity Statement We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.