Structural Engineer jobs in Winnipeg, MB

Are you looking for a role that will challenge you? Would you like to make a difference in the Environment? If you answered yes, our Whiteshell Laboratories (WL) site located near Pinawa, Manitoba, is looking for a Civil Engineer. Can you see yourself supporting for the development of preliminary, conceptual and detailed design of civil structures, as well as being the subject matter expert (SME) support for civil and structural design work, including project engineering and infrastructure demolition engineering activities that may present themselves during the execution of decommissioning or environmental remediation projects at CNL. Does this pique your interest? If you answered yes, then this may be the job for you!

What will you be doing?

• Interpreting design drawings, documents, data collected from field visits and the client’s needs.
• Developing innovative and safe solutions to Civil Engineering challenges that may arise during the field season, including safe compensatory measures that also need to be part of the solution portfolio.
• Interpreting clients’ needs and making recommendations as to alternatives to satisfy the need and the recommended solution, and preparing the final solution (design, report).
• Devising new approaches, applying existing criteria in new manners, drawing conclusions from comparative situations, accepting recommendations as technically accurate and feasible and acting as a mentor to other engineers.
• Providing the necessary Civil/Structural Engineering Expert advice and recommendations to the Engineering Manager for decision and guidance.
• Evaluating existing civil, structural, and architectural design to accommodate safe and efficient demolition of infrastructure or project modifications.
• Contributing to the development of conceptual, preliminary and detailed design of structures, other infrastructure and decommissioning.
• Preparing design documents, design requirements, design descriptions, technical specifications, calculations, tendering documents, standards, procedures and analysis reports.
• Reviewing and/or recommending technical specifications for Civil/Structural Engineering equipment, tests, and processes/procedures.
• Providing engineering support during the modification, decommissioning and demolition phases of projects.
• Providing subject matter expert review and acceptance of modification, project and demolition designs prepared by outside agencies.
• Supervising technical staff and/or junior staff and liaising with external contractors and internal Project Supervisors.
• Developing engineering specifications and standards facilitating a consistent design approach.
• Other duties as assigned by the manager.

What we are looking for:

Education

• Bachelor degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from a recognized university of recognized standing.
• Membership in or eligible for membership within the Engineers Geoscientists of Manitoba (EGM) as a Registered Professional Engineer.

Experience

• More than 10 years of significant related experience in infrastructure demolition engineering and building design using steel, masonry, timber, and reinforced concrete.
• Supervisory and project management experience, landfill design and construction, and road design and construction.
• Experienced in the technical procurement process, including supplier qualification reviews, bid evaluations, review and acceptance of technical deliverables and monitoring contractor performance vs. technical specifications.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team and interact with staff at various levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated excellent oral and written English communication skills, particularly with previous experience making technical presentations to small and large audiences.
• Demonstrated effective team leadership and team-building skills.
• Demonsteted sound judgment in technical matters, to routinely solve technical problems and to make independent decisions and provide engineering oversight to various sizes of jobs.
• Demonstrated knowledge of CSA N286/N285 quality standards, CSA S350-M1980, Code of Practice for Safety in Demolition of Structures, and of radiation protection (RP) standards and CRL RP practices.
• Sound knowledge of the National Building Code and National Fire Code and other relevant codes and standards used in the design, construction, and commissioning of nuclear and non-nuclear facilities and of Design Engineering practices, organization and quality assurance processes, Engineering Change Control and Configuration Management.
• Knowledge of the specifications from Manitoba Infrastructure and transportation 1020 on demolition of buildings and structures, engineered plans and documents described therein (CSA-A23” Design of Concrete Structures,CSA-16.01 “Limit States Design of Steel Structures, CSA-O86-14 “Engineering Design in Wood, CSA-S304 “Masonry Design for Buildings (limit state design) and the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) – mostly for dealing with the production and management of generated waste, hazardous waste, fumes/dust/sediment, etc.) and of the guidelines by The Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of the Province of Manitoba (APEGM) for demolition of buildings and structures.

Security Clearance Eligibility Required

• Reliability Status with Site Access Security Clearance (SASC), which has a minimum requirement of 3-5 years of verifiable history in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United States and/or the United Kingdom. CNL implements security screening in accordance with the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat's “Standard on Security Screening” and the “Policy on Government Security.”

Working Conditions:

• Working schedule: We have a compressed work week: Four (4) days per week, ten (10) hours per day for a forty (40) hour work week, starting at 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Combination of Office Work/Field Work.
• Occasional controlled exposure to nuclear radiation and industrial hazards due to construction/demolition site visits.
• Hearing protection usage required for occasional visits to noisy construction/demolition environments.
• Walking and navigating a construction and demolition environment with required personal protective equipment (safety boots, hard hats, safety glasses and reflective clothing).

What We Offer: A Total Rewards Package

We believe in taking care of our people. Here’s what you can expect as part of our team:

• Paid time off: vacation, sick, personal, and floater days
• Benefits effective Day One – no waiting period
• Tuition support to help you keep learning and growing
• A defined-benefit pension plan or a defined-contribution pension plan, depending on your employee group, to support your long‑term financial security

Location: Onsite
Located near Pinawa, Manitoba, our Whiteshell site is surrounded by pristine lakes, rivers, and forests — a true haven for outdoor enthusiasts. The area offers a peaceful, close-knit community atmosphere, ideal for those who enjoy nature, recreation, and a balanced lifestyle.

Please note: This is a fully onsite position based at our Whiteshell site, Manitoba.

Pay: From $121,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person