Senior Structural Designer

With offices in Australia, Canada, USA, Southern Africa, Ghana, Philippines, Argentina and Peru, Lycopodium proudly delivers high quality professional engineering and project delivery services globally, across the resources, infrastructure and industrial processes sectors. By joining our global team and learning from renowned subject matter experts, we can offer you a diverse career that could take you anywhere in the world.

Lycopodium is currently recruiting for a Senior Structural Designer to join our growing team in Mississauga, ON.

Reporting to the Chief Designer the Senior Structural Designer will be producing high quality, cost effective, detail 3D designs and general arrangement drawings

The tasks you'll perform

• Ensure that all CAD files you produce strictly comply with the necessary Lycopodium and project CAD procedures. 
• Comply with all published company procedures and instructions 
• Produce Lycopodium and industry standard design drawings from the design engineer’s calculations and sketches with minimal supervision. 
• Ensure drawings comply with all relevant International Standards. 
• Ensure the correct use of project defined standard design details and notes are used in the production of project design drawings. 

The expertise you'll bring

• Minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience, preferably in mineral processing, materials handling, or mine plant design environments.
• Diploma or certification in Engineering Design Drafting or a related engineering discipline.
• Advanced proficiency in 3D MicroStation software, with experience in OpenBuildings Designer (OBD) considered highly desirable.
• Proven ability to lead, supervise, and mentor up to three junior designers/drafters while ensuring quality and productivity standards are met.
• Strong expertise in the layout, design, and detailing of materials handling systems and mine plant facilities within the nominated discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality design and drafting deliverables that comply with industry standards, project specifications, and Lycopodium CAD and drafting procedures.
• Effective team player with excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to deliver design documentation within established project schedules and budgeted hours while maintaining accuracy and quality.
• Sound understanding of fabrication, constructability, and construction methodologies, ensuring practical and efficient design solutions.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and commitment to continuous improvement and design excellence.

The benefits we'll provide

Lycopodium has a strong company culture focused on career progression and technical skill development. You can expect to be involved in a wide range of large projects whilst working amongst a team of highly skilled professionals.

We recognise that everyone is different and needs may change over the course of your career. That’s why we:

• Invest in our people for the long-term, building a diverse and rewarding career, mentored by the best in the industry.
• Allow our people to balance work with other commitments, like family or study, offering flexible work arrangements.
• Provide employees with a variety of additional benefits such as coverage for professional memberships, RRSP matching, healthcare spending account, discount and rewards programs, and much more.   

The expected salary range for this role is $90,000 to $130,000.  This range is based on the role’s job family and level and reflects a good faith estimate for the role at the time of posting.  Your final offer will depend on factors such as market conditions, internal equity and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.  We believe in fair, competitive pay that reflects the value you bring to the team.   

Lycopodium is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity and maintaining a discrimination free workplace, guided by our core values of Respect, Integrity and Diligence. 

We are committed to providing the best possible experience for every candidate by responding to every application. We do not use AI to screen, assess, or select candidates and to ensure fairness; every application is personally reviewed by a member of our team.  If you require accommodation at any stage, please contact our Recruitment Team and we will work with you to provide the support you need.