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J.S. Held LLC

Senior Structural Engineer

Toronto, ON · Hybrid

CA$100K - CA$109K/yr

The Senior Structural Engineer is responsible for investigating assigned properties of concerns ... Research failure modes and code requirements as required. Oversee the preparation of all necessary ...

Manifold Bio

CA$140K - CA$225K/yr

Position Manifold Bio is seeking a talented Machine Learning Research Engineer to join our growing ... Background in computational biology, bioinformatics, or structural biology * Experience with large ...

American Bureau of Shipping

Engineer II

Ottawa, ON · On-site

B.S. degree in Civil, Structural Engineering, Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering, or other ... Exposed to Finite Element Method (course work or supervised research). * Machinery backgrounds * B.

J.S. Held LLC

Design Engineer

Toronto, ON · Hybrid

CA$121K - CA$135K/yr

The Design Engineer (P. Eng.) brings strong design experience and carries the main responsibility ... and structural measurements and preparing of rough sketches while on site if needed. * Research ...

Magna

Sr Tooling Engineer

Newmarket, ON · On-site

Our capabilities include market and consumer research; full concept development; design and ... The SeniorTooling Engineer is responsible to manage & support Structural & Mechansims Tooling ...

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What is the difference between Research Structural Engineer vs Structural Engineer?

AspectResearch Structural EngineerStructural Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Civil/Structural Engineering; often involved in research certificationsBachelor's or Master's in Civil/Structural Engineering; licensed Professional Engineer (PE) often required
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, universities, R&D departmentsDesign firms, construction sites, consulting firms
Employer & IndustryAcademic institutions, government research agencies, R&D divisions of engineering firmsEngineering consulting firms, construction companies, government agencies

The main difference is that Research Structural Engineers focus on developing new theories, materials, and methods through research, often working in labs or academic settings. Structural Engineers apply engineering principles to design, analyze, and oversee the construction of structures in real-world projects. Both roles require strong technical skills, but their daily tasks and work environments differ significantly.

Infographic showing various Research Structural Engineer job openings in Ontario as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 86% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 80% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 16% Remote job distribution.

Structural Engineer Entry Level (Starting Summer 2027)

Mississauga, ON

Dennis Group Canada Inc
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Temporary

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 20 days ago

Job description

Dennis Group Structural Engineers ensure structures are durable and safe for our industrial projects that involve designing and building food and beverage process facilities.  Our Structural Engineers have strong technical, analytical, design, mathematical, and problem-solving skills. The role is key in designing, permitting, and providing expertise in strength, stability, and stresses for various structures of our construction of new processing facilities and alterations to existing facilities.  Members of our structural department have responsibilities that include, but not be limited to:

Responsibilities

  • Apply extensive and diverse knowledge of principles and practices for a wide range of materials and construction techniques.
  • Perform hand calculations and create computer analysis models for structural design tasks.
  • Determine the correct building code
  • Locate any local or site-specific amendments to the building code
  • Document gravity design loads, wind design loads, and seismic design loads
  • Work with and design common structural framing systems (steel, composite steel, joists)
  • Work with and design common foundations systems (Spread footings, drilled piers)
  • Estimate foundation types & sizes and preliminary steel sizes
  • Coordinate structural work with other disciplines
  • Review geotechnical reports
  • Design mat slabs for process tanks, vessels, and silos
  • Design pipe bridges
  • Perform take offs from structural plans
  • Contact potential bidders for preliminary budget estimates
  • Review submittals
  • Field measure existing structures to gather necessary information
  • Draft sketches, contract drawings, and specifications using AutoCAD.
  • Review project documentation for conformity and quality assurance.
  • Review shop drawings, submittals, and calculations
  • Estimate construction costs with quantity take offs and historic costs
  • Conduct field inspections & condition assessments and prepare reports
  • Research structural engineering materials and best practices
  • Support talent growth within our organization 

Required Education Skills and Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering
  • 0-3 years of relevant structural experience or schooling in industrial and commercial building structure
  • 0-3 years of experience or schooling performing calculations, creating analysis models for structural designs
  • 0-3 years of experience or schooling in structural and concrete drafting sketches, contract drawings, and specifications using AutoCAD and Revit
  • RAM Structural system and RAM Elements knowledge or experience is a plus
  • EIT / FE desirable
  • Detailed planning and organization skills.
  • Experience with structural analysis software
  • Ability to travel to project sites as needed (15 days a year)

Physical Requirements

  • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Must be able to lift-up to 15 pounds at times.

Travel Requirement

  • Ability to travel to project sites as needed (15 days a year)

About Us

We plan, design, engineer, and build food plants for major brands across the country and the world. For the past three decades, we’ve focused exclusively on the food and beverage industry, helping your favorite brands put your favorite foods in the grocery store. Simply put, food isn’t one thing we do, it’s all we do.

Dennis Group offers competitive compensation packages commensurate with experience. We provide comprehensive employee benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid time off including an open vacation policy, as well as bonus, profit-sharing, and retirement plans.

Dennis Group is proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.