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How much do senior structural engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior structural engineer in Quebec is $106,429.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $90,000.00 and $118,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a senior structural engineer do?

A Senior Structural Engineer is responsible for designing, analyzing, and overseeing the construction of buildings, bridges, and other structures to ensure they are safe, stable, and comply with relevant codes. They lead project teams, review calculations and drawings, and provide technical guidance to junior engineers. Additionally, they collaborate with architects, contractors, and clients to deliver projects on time and within budget, while also addressing any structural issues that may arise during construction.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a senior structural engineer?

To thrive as a Senior Structural Engineer, you need an accredited engineering degree, professional licensure (such as PE or Chartered Engineer), and deep expertise in structural analysis and design. Familiarity with industry-standard software like AutoCAD, Revit, SAP2000, or ETABS, as well as knowledge of relevant building codes, is essential. Strong leadership, project management, and communication skills distinguish top performers in this role. These competencies are crucial to ensuring safe, efficient designs and effective collaboration across multidisciplinary teams and complex projects.

What are some common challenges faced by senior structural engineers when managing large-scale projects?

Senior Structural Engineers often face the challenge of coordinating multidisciplinary teams and ensuring that all aspects of structural design integrate seamlessly with architectural and mechanical systems. Managing tight project timelines and adapting to evolving client requirements while maintaining compliance with safety standards is also common. Additionally, they may need to troubleshoot unexpected site conditions and communicate complex technical information effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. These challenges require strong project management and leadership skills, as well as the ability to make informed decisions under pressure.

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

AspectSenior Structural EngineerStructural Engineer
CredentialsTypically requires a PE license, BS or MS in Civil/Structural EngineeringRequires a PE license, BS or MS in Civil/Structural Engineering
Work EnvironmentLeads projects, mentors junior staff, interacts with clientsPerforms design, analysis, and calculations under supervision
ResponsibilitiesProject management, complex design decisions, client communicationDesign calculations, drafting, supporting senior staff

The main difference is experience and responsibility level. Senior Structural Engineers lead projects and mentor others, while Structural Engineers focus on technical tasks under supervision. Both roles require similar credentials and work in the same industry environment.

What is the average salary of a senior structural engineer?

The average salary of a senior structural engineer typically ranges from $80,000 to $130,000 annually, depending on experience, location, and industry. Senior engineers with specialized skills or certifications may earn higher compensation, especially in large firms or urban areas.
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Infographic showing various Senior Structural Engineer job openings in Quebec as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, 3% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $106,429 per year, or $51.2 per hour.

Senior Structural Engineer, Mining

Cimic Group Limited

Montreal, QC โ€ข On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 2 days ago


Job description

Sedgman Novopro Ltd est presentement a la recherche d'un ingenieur principal en structure pour se joindre a notre equipe a Montreal, Quebec. Il sera responsable de la supervision et de la gestion des projets d'ingenierie structurale; Cela comprend la conception structurale, l'enquete, la gestion des budgets et des echeanciers des projets, ainsi que la preparation de rapports techniques. Le candidat ideal sera un mentor et un coach pour une equipe jeune et enthousiaste.ย 

Sedgman est une firme de genie-conseil dans le domaine minier et connait actuellement une expansion rapide du bureau de Montreal; Ils sont positionnes pour la croissance, et ce role est essentiel pour l'entreprise au sein de l'organisation.ย 

Joignez-vous a une equipe de professionnels avant-gardistes, enthousiastes, axes sur les resultats et collaboratifs!!

En quoi consiste ce role? Responsabilites principals :ย 

  • Diriger l'elaboration de conceptions de structures et de beton en assurant la conformite aux codes et aux normes de l'industrie pertinents.ย 

  • Diriger les etudes conceptuelles, y compris l'estimation des quantites et les conceptions preliminairesย 

  • Effectuer une conception detaillee du beton et de l'acier, y compris l'interaction avec les dessinateurs pour produire des modeles et de la documentation conformes a la conformite a l'assurance de la qualiteย 

  • Aider avec les demandes de construction, y compris le levage et le montage securitairesย 

  • Interface avec d'autres disciplines du genie, y compris l'electricite, les procedes et la mecaniqueย 

  • Accent mis sur l'innovation technique et l'amelioration continueย 

  • Fournir des conseils et du mentorat aux ingenieurs juniors

Que recherchons-nous chez notre futur membre de l'equipe?ย Qualifications requises :ย 

  • Baccalaureat en genie des structures

  • Membre de l'ordre des ingenieurs du Quebec de l'Ordre.ย Ingenieur au Quebec);ย  ย 

  • 15 ans d'experience en genie des structures, dont au moins 5 ans dans un role de direction ou de direction

  • Bonne comprehension de la conception de l'acier et du beton pour les structures industrielles lourdes.ย 

  • Connaissances et experience solides demontrees dans les environnements de conception, de consultation et d'exploitationย 

  • Une experience anterieure dans l'industrie miniere ou metallurgique est fortement rechercheeย 

  • Capacite d'autogerer le temps, les priorites et les activites de maniere securitaire et efficace.ย 

  • Competences en communication et en negociation bien developpeesย 

  • Une experience du code du batiment canadien dans toutes les provinces est souhaitableย 

  • Doit etre admissible a travailler au Canada sans parrainage

  • Excellente maitrise du francais parle et ecrit. Une bonne maitrise de l'anglais parle est requise en raison des contacts quotidiens avec des clients, fournisseurs, partenaires et collegues bases hors du Quebec.

Sedgman Novopro Ltd is currently looking for aย Senior Structural Engineerย to join our team in Montreal, Quebec. He/she will be responsible for leading and providing technical support on structural engineering projects; this includes conducting structural design, investigation, managing project budgets and schedules, as well as preparing technical reports. The ideal incumbent will be a mentor and coach to a young and enthusiastic team.ย 

Sedgman is a consulting engineering company in the mining space and is currently experiencing a rapid expansion of the Montreal office; they are positioned for growth, and this role is business critical within the organization.ย 

Come join a team of forward thinking, enthusiastic, results-driven, collaborative professionals!!ย 

What does this role involve? Main Responsibilities:ย 

  • Lead project development of structural and concrete designs ensuring compliance with relevant codes, industry standards.ย 

  • Lead concept studies, including estimating quantities and preliminary designsย 

  • Perform detailed concrete and steel design, including interaction with Drafters to produce models and documentation in line with QA Complianceย 

  • Assist with construction enquiries, including safe lifting and erectionย 

  • Interface with other Engineering disciplines, including Electrical, Process and Mechanicalย 

  • Focus on technical innovation and continuous improvementย 

  • Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers

What are we looking for in our future team member? Qualifications:ย 

  • Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering

  • Member of the ordre des ingenieurs du Quebec OIQ (Professional.ย Engineer in Quebec);ย ย ย 

  • 15+ years of structural engineering experience, with at least 5 in years in a lead or senior role

  • Strong understanding of steel and concrete design for heavy industrial structures.ย 

  • Demonstrated sound knowledge and experience in design/consultancy/operational environmentsย 

  • Previous mining or metals industry experience is highly desiredย 

  • Ability to safely and effectively self-manage time, priorities and activitiesย 

  • Well-developed communication and negotiation skillsย 

  • Experience with Canadian building code across the provinces is desirableย 

  • Must be eligible to work in Canada without sponsorship

  • Language requirements: excellent spoken and written French. Strong

    spoken English skills are required due to daily contact with clients,ย suppliers, partners, and colleagues based outside Quebec.

Sedgman Novopro Ltd is currently looking for aย Senior Structural Engineerย to join our team in Montreal, Quebec. He/she will be responsible for leading and providing technical support on structural engineering projects; this includes conducting structural design, investigation, managing project budgets and schedules, as well as preparing technical reports. The ideal incumbent will be a mentor and coach to a young and enthusiastic team.ย 

Sedgman is a consulting engineering company in the mining space and is currently experiencing a rapid expansion of the Montreal office; they are positioned for growth, and this role is business critical within the organization.ย 

Come join a team of forward thinking, enthusiastic, results-driven, collaborative professionals!!ย 

What does this role involve? Main Responsibilities:ย 

  • Lead project development of structural and concrete designs ensuring compliance with relevant codes, industry standards.ย 

  • Lead concept studies, including estimating quantities and preliminary designsย 

  • Perform detailed concrete and steel design, including interaction with Drafters to produce models and documentation in line with QA Complianceย 

  • Assist with construction enquiries, including safe lifting and erectionย 

  • Interface with other Engineering disciplines, including Electrical, Process and Mechanicalย 

  • Focus on technical innovation and continuous improvementย 

  • Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers

What are we looking for in our future team member? Qualifications:ย 

  • Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering

  • Member of the ordre des ingenieurs du Quebec OIQ (Professional.ย Engineer in Quebec);ย ย ย 

  • 15+ years of structural engineering experience, with at least 5 in years in a lead or senior role

  • Strong understanding of steel and concrete design for heavy industrial structures.ย 

  • Demonstrated sound knowledge and experience in design/consultancy/operational environmentsย 

  • Previous mining or metals industry experience is highly desiredย 

  • Ability to safely and effectively self-manage time, priorities and activitiesย 

  • Well-developed communication and negotiation skillsย 

  • Experience with Canadian building code across the provinces is desirableย 

  • Must be eligible to work in Canada without sponsorship

  • Language requirements: excellent spoken and written French. Strong

    spoken English skills are required due to daily contact with clients,ย suppliers, partners, and colleagues based outside Quebec.

What is in it for you?

  • Get to work on significant projects for the Canadian mining industryย 

  • Significant career growth potentialย 

  • Access to world leading mentors across disciplines and commoditiesย 

  • Short term incentives (bonus) programย 

  • RRSP matchingย 

  • Health and benefits packageย 

The salary offered to the successful person for this position will consider education, experience, relevant skills and capability, geographic location and market conditions at the time of hire.
Sedgman Canada Limited is part of the CIMIC Group's mineral processing company and is a leading provider of mineral processing and associated infrastructure solutions to the global resources industry.

Our Mission is to generate sustainable returns for our shareholders by delivering projects for our clients while providing safe, rewarding and fulfilling careers for our people. We are a full project life cycle delivery company incorporating the development, project execution and ongoing operations phases of each project. Sedgman has offices in Australia, the Americas, Europe and Asia.

Our Values, The Sedgman Way:

At Sedgman, our principles support our mission and are a common bond. We can rely on each other for:

  • Integrity:being respectful and honest with ourselves, our colleagues, our clients, our partners, our suppliers and shareholders and other stakeholders.

  • Accountability:committing to what we are responsible for.

  • Innovation:continually adapting and evolving for the future.

  • Delivery:amplifying our ability to deliver to drive our reputation and credibility.

Sedgman is a proud equal opportunities employer, and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive, and barrier-free workplace that allows all our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success, and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates.

We strongly support and encourage candidates with Indigenous ancestry (First Nations, Inuit, Metis) to self- identify and apply.

Choose Sedgman as your employer of choice - we look forward to receiving your application!

Sedgman