Position Overview
Giffen Consulting Ltd. (Giffen) is looking to add a Senior Structural Designer to join a growing engineering team. We are looking for an individual with a mining and heavy industrial background to join us on a full-time basis at our Saskatoon Office. This is a senior-level position that offers opportunities with a growing company.
How to Apply
If you are interested in applying, please apply ONLY on our company site through the link below, we will not be checking the Indeed inbox:
- https://giffenconsulting.bamboohr.com/careers/65
About Us
Giffen is a Canadian company that provides fit-for-purpose engineering and project delivery solutions, specializing in 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 level 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 ideal candidate will be able to:
- Provide 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, 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
- Familiarity 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
What We Offer
Giffen is an open, welcoming, accepting, and positive space for all our employees and contractors. Here are some of the perks of working for us!
- Connect through monthly, continuous performance management meetings
- Encourage continual learning through courses and conferences
- Support professional designation certification
- Invest in our people through a variety of corporate programs
- Host company-wide social events
Why Join Our Team?
- Small, growing team
- Competitive compensation package including RRSP matching program
- Employee Health Spending Account
- Short + Long-Term Incentives
- Flexible Work-From-Home option
How to Apply
If you are interested in applying, please apply ONLY on our company site through the link below, we will not be checking the Indeed inbox:
https://giffenconsulting.bamboohr.com/careers/65
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $110,000.00-$120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Work from home
Application question(s):
- Are you able to work on an in-person basis out of our Saskatoon office?
- Do you have experience working with structural analysis software like BIM, Advanced Steel and RISA?
- Are you currently authorized to live and work in Canada?
- How many years of progressive experience as a Structural Designer on Mining / Heavy Industrial Projects do you have?
Location:
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Saskatoon, SK
