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Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Onsite
Join Silent-Aire — Powering the World’s Data Centers
Silent-Aire, a division of Johnson Controls, is a global leader in owner equipment manufacturing (OEM) dedicated to providing custom solutions for data center customers. Our product line includes large-scale equipment such as air handling units and modular data centers. We pride ourselves on innovation, quality, and delivering tailored solutions to meet our clients' unique needs.
We currently operate manufacturing facilities in:
Edmonton
Sherwood Park
Nisku
Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled Structural Engineering Manager to lead structural design and execution across our product lines. You will lead a team of 3-5 structural engineers — responsible for both guiding the team and staying close to the technical work.
This position will participate in technical client conversations, pricing efforts, design development, code reviews, specification compliance, equipment certification, equipment testing, guidance for development of construction documents, support during manufacturing, commissioning, and warranty.
The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure designs are practical, buildable, and aligned with project requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership and Development: Lead and mentor a team of design professionals, fostering collaboration and supporting career growth. Promote a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.
Technical Design: Provide technical design support with a focus on structural design engineering. Design and test custom modular data centers (MDC), air handling equipment, and computer room air handling units to client specifications.
Project Execution: Take a subject mater expert (SME) role in project execution, support for estimating, business development, sales, production improvements, and marketing.
Product Optimization: Lead testing activities to evaluate and validate design solutions for manufactured equipment. Promote a culture of continuous improvement by identifying best practices and implementing innovative design solutions.
Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including design submittals, reports, drawings, and Engineering Change Requests. Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) for design processes and VAVE initiatives.
Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, quality assurance, and supply chain to identify opportunities for cost reduction and performance enhancement. Ensure ongoing compliance with local, national, and international standards and legislation.
Qualifications:
BSc. Civil Engineering, MSc. Structural Engineering, M.Eng. Structural Engineering, or equivalent
Professional Engineering (P.Eng.) designation or immediate eligibility for professional membership with APEGA
Minimum of 10 years of experience in structural engineering
Experience leading team members
Practical experience with risk management, product design and testing
Ability to integrate new technologies into machines and converse with multiple departments spanning multiple disciplines
Strong work ethic and positive team attitude
Preferred Qualifications:
Understanding of Electrical, Structural, and Controls engineering
Experience as an APEGA Responsible Member and Permit to Practice holder
Proficiency with AutoCAD, Creo, Revit, and RISA
Deep technical knowledge of seismic design and vibration analysis
Static and dynamic analysis, finite element analysis (FEA) experience
Knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials including cold formed steel
Familiarity with industry standards and regulations related to data center equipment
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $110,000 - $165,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including
artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us
Johnson Controls’ Canadian subsidiaries are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants, candidates and employees with disabilities, in accordance with applicable human rights legislation, and in Ontario, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (“AODA”). When requested, accommodation will be provided throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. To request accommodation, please contact us. Any information you provide related to accommodation measures will be treated as confidential. A copy of Johnson Controls’ applicable AODA policies are available on our website at www.johnsoncontrols.com for your reference, and can be made available in accessible formats upon request.