Designer, Structural / Civil

Your Responsibilities

The Structural / Civil Designer serves as a subject matter expert and design lead responsible for developing and supporting structural designs for KSPC, collaborating with Engineering, Production, and Project teams to create detailed design solutions, ensure compliance with industry standards, and support project execution. This role manages third-party design resources, overseeing external contractors and consultants to ensure alignment with company standards, project requirements, and regulatory guidelines. The designer coordinates between internal teams and external technical resources, reviews third-party designs, and provides technical oversight to ensure seamless project execution. Additionally, the Structural / Civil Designer plays a key role in maintaining and improving infrastructure by producing accurate drawings, assisting with design reviews, and supporting standardized design and maintenance practices for structural assets.

- Lead structural design reviews with internal stakeholders and external engineering firms to ensure constructability, compliance with KSPC standards, and cost-effectiveness.

- Champion standardization and continuous improvement of structural detailing, drafting libraries, and drawing quality.

- Drive technical alignment across external engineering partners to ensure clarity in scope and minimize rework.

- Mentor junior designers or drafters and support knowledge transfer across the team.

- Interface with Project Engineering teams to support structural scope development and evaluation of third-party bids.

- Conduct constructability, maintainability, and operability reviews based on site experience and field input.

- Develop and prepare detailed structural steel and concrete designs and drawings using AutoCAD,, AVEVA E3D, or other relevant software.

- Work closely with engineers and project teams to create structural layouts, models, and technical documentation.

- Review and interpret engineering specifications, design standards, and project requirements.

- Ensure all designs comply with applicable building codes, mining safety regulations, and KSPC internal standards.

- Coordinate with internal teams and external consultants to ensure design accuracy and project alignment.

- Manage third-party design resources by reviewing deliverables, providing feedback, enforcing compliance with project objectives and quality expectations.

- Assist with structural assessments, inspections, and design modifications for existing infrastructure, integrating findings into updated drawings and standards.

- Support the management-of-change (MOC) process by delivering timely structural design solutions for maintenance and brownfield project work.

- Participate in multidiscipline design reviews and provide recommendations for safety, reliability, and cost optimization.

- Perform detailed drafting and design tasks across multiple disciplines when required to ensure cohesive, clash free brownfield integration.

- Conduct periodic site visits to verify existing conditions, validate designs, engage stakeholders, and document field findings for continuous improvement.

YOUR PROFILE

Our company values and recognizes the diversity of the workforce and encourages individuals with the equivalent combination of education and work experience. The ideal candidate will have

- Diploma or technical program in CAD/CAM Engineering Technology, Engineering Design and Drafting Technology, or a related field.

- 8 plus years of progressive experience in structural/civil design in heavy industrial or mining environments (potash preferred).

- Advanced knowledge of Canadian building codes (NBC, CSA S16, A23.3) and structural detailing standards.

- Proficiency in AVEVA E3D, Autodesk Civil 3D, Revit, Plant 3D, Navisworks, and related modeling software.

- Experience reviewing and managing deliverables from EPCs, consultants, or third-party design service providers.

- Leadership and communication skills with the ability to lead design reviews, influence external stakeholders, and uphold owner engineering interests.

Employment is subject to successfully completing KSPC’s pre-employment checks which may include criminal record check, education verification, functional fitness evaluation and drug and alcohol testing.

To ensure consideration for this role, please apply by October 23, 2025.

WE ENRICH YOUR LIFE

By living our common K+S values across all our locations in the world We are optimistic about our future, collaborative in building it, and with our entrepreneurial spirit, we aim to dig deeper and reach higher. We remain agile in an ever-changing world. We are innovative, turning obstacles into opportunities – and we do it all in ways that are safe and sustainable, protecting future generations.

We are committed to being a company where every employee can contribute, grow and thrive, and where we reflect the diverse communities in which we live and work. We are working toward a truly inclusive environment, because we know that the amazing array of differences in our backgrounds, competencies, experiences, race, gender, age, beliefs, sexual orientation, identity and their intersections is key to the longevity, sustainability and growth of our organization.

In a career with K+S Potash Canada (KSPC), you can look forward to

Good People and Great Culture

Be part of a team committed to building an innovative and diverse culture. KSPC is growing our business, delivering exciting new opportunities, and giving back to the communities where we live and work.

Challenge and Growth

We support your growth and potential through professional development, training, and a robust performance recognition program.

Valuable Compensation

Our total target compensation is competitive and benchmarked to the market. We have a Pay-for-Performance philosophy that includes two components fixed (base) pay, and a short-term incentive (bonus) that rewards employees for their contributions towards corporate, team and individual successes.

Supporting Benefits

Our comprehensive, employer-paid benefits program includes Life, Disability, Health and Dental, as well as competitive Retirement benefits, Employee and Family Assistance Program, paid work time to help out in your community (volunteer with a sports team or a charitable organization of your choice) and more! We offer a Health Spending Account for extras, like more expensive glasses, or a Wellness Account that covers recreational items, like your park camping fees, hunting or fishing license, and your gym membership.