Civil / Structural Engineering Lead
Build and lead our civil & structural engineering team on multiple EPC projects across the energy industry.
Location: Surrey, BC (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Travel: Travel to project sites required as needed
Reports To: Engineering Manager
Hycroft is looking for a Civil / Structural Engineering Lead to build and lead our civil & structural engineering team on EPC projects across oil & gas and the broader energy sector. If you're a P.Eng registered in Canada with a proven track record of leading engineering teams through complex, multi-discipline delivery, we'd love to talk.
About the Role
As the Civil / Structural Engineering Lead at Hycroft, you will lead and grow our civil & structural engineering team, setting the technical direction and taking ownership of team performance on EPC projects across oil & gas and the broader energy sector. You will be the discipline's senior point of contact for clients, project teams, and regulators.
Beyond technical leadership, you will manage the staffing, workload, and development of the engineering team, while staying hands-on enough to review and approve critical deliverables. This is a hybrid role based out of our Surrey, BC office.
What You'll Do
- Lead and grow Hycroft's civil & structural engineering team, including hiring, workload planning, and performance management
- Set technical direction, design standards, and quality expectations for the discipline across all active projects
- Oversee delivery of civil & structural engineering scopes on EPC projects from FEED through construction and commissioning
- Manage the project assignments and workload of the civil and structural engineering team.
- Serve as the senior civil & structural point of contact for clients, contractors, and regulatory authorities
- Coordinate with other discipline leads and project managers to resolve cross-discipline technical issues
- Support proposal development, engineering man-hour estimates, and resourcing plans for new work
- Mentor and develop engineers and designers across all experience levels
- Champion continuous improvement of engineering standards, tools, and processes across the firm
What You Bring
- Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Civil, Structural Engineering, or related discipline
- Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.), in good standing with a Canadian provincial or territorial engineering association(s). Registered in (or willing to become registered) in multiple provinces
- 10+ years of progressive civil & structural engineering experience, including demonstrated leadership of an engineering team
- Experience in the energy sector
- Experience delivering engineering work within an EPC environment
- Deep knowledge of industry codes
- Strong technical writing, communication, and client engagement skills
- Highly collaborative
Nice to Have
- Experience across the full project lifecycle (FEED, detailed engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning)
- Experience in an adjacent industry
- US PE registration
- Prior involvement in proposal writing, business development, or client account management
Why Hycroft
- Competitive compensation aligned with your experience and skills
- Comprehensive extended health, dental, and vision benefits
- Hybrid work model with flexibility to balance home and office
- Real opportunities for growth, mentorship, and advancement
- A strong safety culture and a team that genuinely supports each other
- Variety of project work across oil & gas, mining, and industrial sectors
About Hycroft
Hycroft is a multi-disciplinary engineering and project management firm based in Surrey, BC. We specialize in mining, oil sands, oil & gas, and industrial facility projects across western Canada. Our guiding principle is simple — start with the end in mind. Many of our engineers have spent time in construction, operating plants, and field maintenance, which means we deliver designs that are safe, practical, and built to perform.
Hycroft is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can do their best work. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Pay: From $60.00 per hour
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Canada
