Structural Designer

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Role: Structural Designer Location: Mississauga , Ontario – Hybrid ( 4 days/week in office) Company: Mattamy Homes Canada Department: Product Development Team Employment Type: Full-Time , Permanent Reports to: Lead Structural Engineer, PDT When it comes to forward-thinking homebuilding and thoughtfully planned communities, Canadians think of Mattamy Homes. And that success is centred on a foundation of great people, because our team is as solid as they come. At Mattamy, we are optimistic, hardworking and supportive. Together we learn and grow as we strive to create a positive impact in the homebuilding industry. Contributing to the Mattamy Way means being surrounded by caring people who encourage you to be exactly who you are. It means your opinion is invited and your contributions count. And it means a career filled with pride, knowing you’re part of an environmentally-conscious , action-oriented organization with big plans for the future . The opportunity to bring the future of living to homeowners based on what Canadians value is exciting – and we’re making it happen. Learn more about what makes working at Mattamy special and our award-winning culture. What we offer The Structural Designer will design, coordinate, and review structural designs and manufacturing-level drawings for diverse, high-impact projects across Stelumar Advanced Manufacturing Inc. (SAMI) and Mattamy Homes Canada, working under the supervision of the Lead Structural Engineer. Collaborating closely with multiple departments, they will help deliver effective solutions that meet project objectives and timelines. What you’ll do Structural Design Perform structural design of low-rise and mid-rise buildings — primarily light-frame wood, with supporting steel and concrete elements — under the supervision of a Senior Structural Engineer. Design and check gravity and lateral load paths: joists, headers, beams, columns, stud packs, shear walls, diaphragms, hold-downs, and connections. Adapt designs for modular and offsite delivery, accounting for module-to-module connections, lifting and transportation cases, and manufacturing tolerances. Maintain organized, auditable calculation packages and design assumptions suitable for review. BIM Coordination Work closely with the BIM modelling team to develop high-accuracy structural models suitable for manufacturing. Review models for constructability, member sizing, dimensional accuracy, and correct representation of connections and hardware. Identify and resolve clashes and interference issues with architectural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing components early in the model. Support the continuous improvement of standard details, component libraries, and modelling conventions. Drawing & Submittal Review Carry out detailed review of manufacturing and shop drawings for conformance with the structural design, standard details, and applicable codes. Perform detailed review of truss layout and truss design drawings, including bearing conditions, girder locations, reactions, uplift, and load transfer into supporting structure. Review floor and roof framing layouts, engineered wood product (EWP) placement plans, and connection hardware schedules. Track and document review comments, resubmittals, and their resolution. Coordination and Support Work with the manufacturing/plant team, estimating, and site personnel to resolve field questions. Support value engineering and material optimization exercises. Contribute to internal design standards, checklists, and lessons-learned documentation. Other duties as assigned What y ou b ring Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with a structural focus. 1–2 years of structural engineering or structural design experience, preferably with a focus on wood design. Registration as an EIT with Professional Engineers Ontario, and a clear intent to pursue P.Eng. licensure. Working knowledge of applicable building codes and structural design standards, particularly wood design , and snow, wind, and seismic loading provisions. Exceptional attention to detail , s trong numerical and analytical ability , and clear communication Proficiency with structural analysis and design software, and comfort building and auditing your own spreadsheet-based calculations. Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, and mechanical drawings, and to spot inconsistencies between disciplines. Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects against manufacturing schedules. Bonus points Experience with panelized construction ( wood or light-gauge steel stud ), including panel breaks, splices, and shipping considerations. Experience with shop drawing review for structural elements. Proficiency with WoodWorks (Sizer, Shearwalls , Connections) or equivalent wood design software. Experience with MiTek software, or similar. Experience working alongside Revit, Tekla, or similar BIM platforms in a structural or manufacturing context. Familiarity with prescriptive residential code provisions (OBC Part 9) in addition to engineered design. Compensation The expected base salary range for this position is $ 57 , 5 00 - $ 87 , 5 00. Actual pay may vary depending on your job-related knowledge, competencies, and skills. We recognize that exceptional situations may fall outside this range, and we encourage all interested candidates to apply. You are also eligible to participate in Mattamy’s annual bonus program which gives you the opportunity to increase your total compensation if business and individual goals are achieved. We encourage applicants who meet most of the role requirements to hit that submit button and apply! It’s okay if you don’t have 100% of the requirements. If you’re the right candidate, we’ll help you learn and grow. Who we are Mattamy Homes is the largest family- owned homebuilder in North America, with 40-plus years of history across Canada and the United States. Every year, Mattamy helps more than 8,000 families realize their dream of home ownership. In Canada, our communities stretch across the Greater Toronto Area as well as in Ottawa, Calgary and Edmonton. Be yourself. We want it that way. At Mattamy, we're passionate a ​ b ​​ out creating and promoting a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone ​ can do their best work. Diversity and inclusion are important to the work we do to support our homebuyers, colleagues, and communities. From how we build our teams to cultivating our leaders, we're on a journey toward a welcoming, barrier-free culture for everyone. ​​​​ Mattamy Homes Canada is committed to providing accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require accommodation through any aspects of the selection process, please notify us on your application and we will work with you to meet your needs. Mattamy companies may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support our hiring process, including to help screen or assess candidates along the way. These tools work behind the scenes, while people remain at the heart of every hiring decision. Qualified applicants for this existing vacancy will be contacted directly by the Talent Acquisition team.