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Engineering Consultancy Services in Canada
Big0 provides comprehensive professional engineering services for Canadian projects, businesses, and infrastructure developments across Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal, and all provinces. Our Canadian engineering expertise combines P.Eng licensed professionals, deep understanding of provincial regulations and building codes, and specialized knowledge of Canadian industries including resources, infrastructure, and manufacturing.
From structural design for high-rise buildings to process engineering for oil & gas facilities, we deliver engineering solutions that meet Canadian standards, provincial licensing requirements, and the unique challenges of Canada's diverse climate, geography, and regulatory environment.
Why Canadian Projects Choose Big0 Engineering
P.Eng Licensing & Professional Standards
Professional Engineer (P.Eng) Designation All engineering work requiring professional seal is performed by or under supervision of engineers licensed in the applicable province. Our team includes P.Eng licensed professionals across:
- PEO (Professional Engineers Ontario): Ontario projects and infrastructure
- APEGA (Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta): Alberta energy and infrastructure
- Engineers and Geoscientists BC: British Columbia projects
- OIQ (Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec): Quebec engineering (French-language capability)
- Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba: Manitoba projects
- APEGS (Saskatchewan): Saskatchewan infrastructure and resources
- APEGNB, PEGNL, Engineers PEI, Engineers Nova Scotia: Atlantic provinces
Mobility Agreement Compliance Under Canadian Engineers Mobility Agreement, we provide P.Eng services across provinces with appropriate provincial licensing or permit to practice. Our engineers obtain temporary or full licenses as required for multi-provincial projects.
Stamp and Seal Requirements We understand provincial variations in engineering seal requirements, professional responsibility, and standard of care. Our sealed drawings and documents meet provincial association requirements and municipal/regulatory approval processes.
Canadian Building Codes & Standards
National Building Code of Canada (NBC 2020) Design compliance with NBC requirements including structural (Part 4), fire protection (Part 3), building services (Part 6), and energy efficiency (Part 9). Our engineers track NBC updates and provincial adoptions with amendments.
Provincial Building Codes Expertise with provincial code variations and amendments:
- Ontario Building Code: OBC-specific requirements, SB-10 energy efficiency
- Quebec Construction Code: Unique Quebec code provisions, French-language documentation
- Alberta Building Code: Alberta-specific amendments to NBC
- BC Building Code: Seismic provisions, energy step code, wildfire resilience
- Others: All provincial and territorial code variations
CSA Standards Compliance Design to Canadian Standards Association requirements including:
- CSA S16 (Steel Structures)
- CSA A23.3 (Concrete Design)
- CSA O86 (Wood Design)
- CSA S6 (Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code)
- CSA Z662 (Oil and Gas Pipeline Systems)
- CSA B51 (Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code)
- CSA C22.1 (Canadian Electrical Code)
- Industry-specific CSA standards
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Civil Engineering
Structural Engineering - Building structural design (concrete, steel, wood, masonry) - High-rise tower engineering (Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Calgary) - Industrial facilities and warehouses - Bridges and overpasses (CSA S6 compliance) - Retaining walls and earth retention systems - Foundation design (shallow, deep, piles, caissons) - Seismic design (high seismic zones: Vancouver, Victoria, Western BC) - Wind load analysis (prairie provinces, coastal regions) - Snow load design (Canadian climate zones) - Structural assessment and rehabilitation - Heritage building restoration (structural retrofit)
Municipal Infrastructure - Water distribution systems design - Wastewater collection and treatment - Stormwater management and LID (Low Impact Development) - Road and highway design (TAC Geometric Design Guide) - Traffic engineering and ITS (Intelligent Transportation Systems) - Subdivision and land development - Municipal servicing and utility coordination - Asset management and infrastructure planning
Geotechnical Engineering - Subsurface investigation and soil testing - Foundation recommendations and design - Slope stability analysis (relevant for BC, Alberta foothills) - Earthwork and excavation support - Ground improvement and soil stabilization - Permafrost engineering (northern Canada, Arctic projects) - Mine tailings and geotechnical aspects - Environmental geotechnical (contaminated sites)
Transportation Engineering - Highway and road design - Intersection and interchange design - Active transportation (cycling, pedestrian infrastructure) - Transit infrastructure (LRT, subway, bus rapid transit) - Traffic impact studies and modeling - Parking facility design - Railway engineering - Airport infrastructure
Mechanical Engineering
HVAC Engineering - Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning design - Energy modeling and building performance - ASHRAE 90.1 compliance and beyond-code performance - Thermal comfort and indoor air quality - Clean room and specialized environments (healthcare, pharma, labs) - District energy and central plant design - Renewable energy integration (geothermal, solar thermal) - Building automation and controls - Refrigeration systems - Extreme climate HVAC (Arctic, prairie winters)
Building Mechanical Systems - Plumbing and drainage systems - Natural gas and fuel systems - Fire suppression systems (sprinkler, deluge, foam) - Snow melting systems (entrances, parking) - Elevator and escalator coordination - Medical gas systems (healthcare facilities) - Process piping - Hydronic heating systems
Industrial & Process Engineering - Manufacturing process design and optimization - Material handling systems - Industrial ventilation and dust collection - Compressed air and utility systems - Oil & gas process engineering (Alberta, Saskatchewan) - Mining process engineering (ore processing, tailings) - Food and beverage processing - Pharmaceutical and biotechnology processes
Electrical Engineering
Building Electrical Systems - Power distribution (low voltage, medium voltage) - Emergency and standby power (generators, UPS) - Lighting design (interior, exterior, sports lighting) - Fire alarm systems - Communication and data infrastructure - Security systems integration - Electrical room and service design - Load calculations and utility coordination - Arc flash analysis and coordination studies - Harmonics and power quality - Canadian Electrical Code (CSA C22.1) compliance
Power Systems Engineering - Utility-scale power generation (hydro, wind, solar, gas) - Transmission line design (high voltage) - Substation design and relay protection - Distributed generation and grid integration - Microgrid and off-grid power systems - Battery energy storage systems (BESS) - Electric vehicle charging infrastructure - Smart grid and SCADA systems
Industrial Electrical - Motor control centers and variable frequency drives - Industrial automation and controls (PLC, HMI, SCADA) - Instrumentation and control systems - Hazardous location electrical (oil & gas, mining) - High voltage systems (>750V) - Railway electrification - Mining electrical systems
Specialized Engineering Services
Energy & Sustainability Engineering - Energy audits and modeling (NECB, ASHRAE 90.1) - Net-zero building design - LEED and green building certification support - Renewable energy systems (solar PV, wind, geothermal) - Energy storage and battery systems - Building envelope and thermal analysis - Passive house design - Energy management and optimization - Carbon reduction strategies and ESG reporting
Fire Protection Engineering - Fire and life safety code analysis - Egress and occupant load calculations - Fire suppression system design (sprinkler, gaseous, foam) - Smoke control and management systems - Fire alarm and detection systems - Performance-based fire design - Fire risk assessment - Heritage building fire safety (alternative solutions)
Acoustical Engineering - Room acoustics and noise control - Building envelope sound transmission - Mechanical system noise and vibration - Environmental noise assessment (traffic, industrial) - Theatre and performance space acoustics - Recording studio and broadcast facility design - Industrial noise control
Building Envelope Engineering - Building enclosure design and detailing - Air barrier and vapor barrier design - Thermal bridging analysis - Condensation risk assessment (critical in Canadian climate) - Rainwater management and control - Wind-driven rain analysis - Cladding and facade engineering - Building envelope commissioning - Remediation design for failed envelopes
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Oil & Gas Engineering
Upstream Engineering (Exploration & Production) - Wellsite facilities design - Oil sands facilities (SAGD, mining, upgrading) - Production facilities (batteries, gas plants) - Process safety management (PSM) - Pipeline gathering systems (CSA Z662) - Pressure vessel and heat exchanger design (ASME, CSA B51) - Flare systems and emissions control - Artificial lift systems - Cold climate design (Alberta, Saskatchewan winters)
Midstream Engineering (Transportation) - Oil and gas pipeline design (CSA Z662) - Compression and pumping stations - Pipeline integrity and risk assessment - Cathodic protection systems - Metering and SCADA - Pipeline crossings (road, rail, water) - Right-of-way engineering - Regulatory compliance (CER - Canada Energy Regulator)
Downstream Engineering (Refining & Distribution) - Refinery process units - Product storage and terminals - Retail fuel stations and cardlocks - Petrochemical facilities - LNG facilities - Product distribution systems - Tank farm design - Vapor recovery systems
Mining Engineering
Mine Infrastructure - Underground mine ventilation systems - Mine hoisting systems - Dewatering and pumping systems - Mine power distribution - Compressed air systems - Material handling (conveying, tramming) - Mine communications and safety systems - Tailings management facilities
Mineral Processing - Crushing and grinding circuits - Concentration processes (flotation, gravity, magnetic) - Hydrometallurgy and leaching - Pyrometallurgy (smelting, roasting) - Tailings treatment and disposal - Process water management - Off-gas treatment - Materials handling and storage
Mine Site Infrastructure - Remote camp facilities - Mine access roads and infrastructure - Mine water management - Explosive storage facilities (magazines) - Maintenance facilities - Concentrate handling and shipping - Environmental controls and monitoring - Closure and reclamation engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Automotive Manufacturing - Assembly line design and optimization - Paint and finishing systems - Material flow and logistics - Robotic systems integration - Quality control systems - Clean room and controlled environments - Utility systems (compressed air, cooling, power) - Ontario automotive corridor expertise (Windsor-Toronto-Oshawa)
Food & Beverage Processing - Processing facility design (HACCP compliance) - Refrigeration and cold storage - Clean-in-place (CIP) systems - Packaging and material handling - Waste treatment and management - Sanitary design (Canadian Food Inspection Agency requirements) - Brewery and winery engineering - Dairy processing facilities
Aerospace & Advanced Manufacturing - Clean room and controlled environment design - Precision environmental controls - Specialized manufacturing equipment support - Material handling for large assemblies - Testing facilities and labs - Integration with aerospace standards (AS9100) - Montreal aerospace corridor (Bombardier, Pratt & Whitney) - Canadian Space Agency contractor facilities
Infrastructure & Transportation
Transit Systems - LRT and subway stations (Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary, Ottawa systems) - Transit maintenance facilities - Traction power systems - Railway systems engineering - Transit-oriented development - Accessible design (AODA, accessibility regulations) - Integration with existing systems
Highway & Bridge Engineering - Provincial highway design (MTO, BC MOT, Alberta Transportation standards) - Bridge design and rehabilitation - Interchange and intersection design - Winter maintenance considerations - Northern and remote highway design - Trans-Canada Highway projects - Wildlife crossings and environmental mitigation
Water Infrastructure - Water treatment plants (drinking water) - Wastewater treatment facilities - Stormwater management facilities - Pump stations and forcemains - Water and wastewater conveyance - Asset management and rehabilitation - Small systems for rural and Indigenous communities - Northern and remote water/wastewater (permafrost, extreme cold)
Canadian Regional Engineering Expertise
Seismic Design (BC, Yukon, Western Regions)
High Seismic Zones British Columbia, particularly Vancouver and Victoria, requires advanced seismic design. We provide:
- NBCC seismic provisions implementation
- Ductile seismic force resisting systems (SFRS)
- Capacity design principles
- Post-disaster building performance requirements
- Seismic risk assessment
- Seismic upgrade of existing buildings
- Non-structural seismic restraint
- Liquefaction assessment and mitigation
Cold Climate Engineering
Arctic & Northern Engineering Northern Canada (Yukon, NWT, Nunavut) and northern regions of provinces require specialized cold climate engineering:
- Permafrost foundation design (thermosyphons, pile design)
- Extreme cold HVAC design (-40°C to -50°C design temperatures)
- Arctic construction materials and methods
- Ice road and winter road engineering
- Building envelope for extreme climate
- Energy efficiency in harsh climate
- Remote power generation (diesel, renewables, hybrid)
- Water and wastewater in permafrost regions
Prairie Winters & Freeze-Thaw Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba experience extreme winter conditions:
- Deep frost penetration foundation design
- Freeze-thaw durability (concrete, infrastructure)
- Snow and ice load design (high snow loads)
- Cold-weather construction considerations
- Agricultural and resource facility winterization
- Pipeline burial depth and frost protection
Wildfire Resilience (BC, Alberta)
Wildfire Interface Design BC and Alberta wildfire-prone areas require FireSmart design:
- Ignition-resistant construction
- Defensible space planning
- Fire-resistant landscape design
- Emergency access and egress
- Water supply for fire suppression
- Building materials for wildfire exposure
- Community wildfire protection planning
Coastal & Marine Engineering
West Coast (BC) - Coastal infrastructure and erosion protection - Marine facilities (wharves, docks, marinas) - Tsunami and storm surge design - Coastal geotechnical (soft soils, slope stability) - Tidal and wave load analysis
East Coast (Atlantic Provinces) - Offshore oil & gas infrastructure (Newfoundland) - Marine and port facilities - Ice load design (sea ice, icebergs) - Coastal protection and restoration - Fisheries infrastructure
Regulatory Compliance & Approvals
Building Permits & Approvals
Municipal Building Permits We prepare engineering submissions for municipal building permits across Canadian cities:
- Toronto Building Division
- City of Vancouver
- City of Montreal (French documentation)
- City of Calgary
- City of Ottawa
- All other Canadian municipalities
Our sealed engineering drawings and reports meet municipal requirements for structural, mechanical, electrical, and other disciplines.
Provincial & Federal Approvals
Environmental Approvals - Environmental Assessment (federal Impact Assessment Act) - Provincial environmental approvals (certificates, permits) - Fisheries Act authorizations (DFO) - Species at Risk Act compliance - Wetland and watercourse permits - Air emissions approvals
Industry-Specific Approvals - Canada Energy Regulator (pipelines, power lines) - Provincial energy regulators (AER, BCOGC, OEB) - Transportation authority approvals (rail, highway) - Health Canada approvals (medical devices, facilities) - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (nuclear facilities)
Indigenous Consultation Engineering projects on or affecting Indigenous territories require consultation:
- Duty to consult compliance
- Traditional land use studies integration
- Impact and benefit agreements (IBA) support
- Culturally appropriate design considerations
- Indigenous community infrastructure (on-reserve projects)
Professional Liability & Insurance
Professional Liability Coverage Our engineering services include comprehensive professional liability insurance:
- Errors and omissions (E&O) coverage
- Project-specific insurance where required
- Minimum CAD 2-5 million coverage (higher available)
- Coverage across all provinces where we practice
Quality Assurance - Independent design review (peer review) - Quality management system (ISO 9001) - Document control and version management - Calculation verification and checking - Constructability reviews
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Engineering Fee Models (CAD)
Hourly Rates - Junior Engineer / EIT: CAD 90 - 130/hour - Intermediate Engineer: CAD 130 - 180/hour - Senior Engineer / P.Eng: CAD 180 - 250/hour - Principal / Expert: CAD 250 - 400/hour - Senior Technologist/Designer: CAD 80 - 120/hour - CAD Technician: CAD 60 - 90/hour - Project Manager: CAD 150 - 250/hour
Lump Sum / Fixed Fee Projects - Residential structural (typical house): CAD 3,000 - 8,000 - Small commercial building: CAD 15,000 - 50,000 - Medium commercial/industrial: CAD 50,000 - 200,000 - Large commercial/infrastructure: CAD 200,000 - 2,000,000+ - Complex projects: Custom pricing based on scope
Percentage of Construction Cost - Building design (full engineering): 3-8% of construction cost - Simple buildings: 3-4% - Complex buildings: 5-8% - Industrial/specialized: 6-12% - Value engineering often recovers engineering fees multiple times over
Retainer & Ongoing Services - Monthly retainer for ongoing support: CAD 5,000 - 25,000/month - Includes specified hours, priority service, on-call support - Common for industrial clients, property managers, developers
Pricing Factors
Project Complexity - Building type and occupancy - Structural system complexity - Mechanical/electrical system sophistication - Code compliance challenges - Site conditions and constraints - Schedule requirements
Location Factors - Remote locations: 20-50% premium (travel, accommodation, logistics) - Northern projects: 30-100% premium (extreme conditions, mobilization) - Urban dense sites: Complexity premium for constraints - Provincial variations: Quebec (French documentation) may include translation premium
Regulatory & Approval Requirements - Multiple jurisdictions (interprovincial projects) - Environmental assessment requirements - Indigenous consultation scope - Specialized permits and approvals - Expert studies (geotechnical, environmental, traffic)
Value Engineering & Cost Savings
Design Optimization Our engineering often reduces construction costs significantly:
- Structural system optimization: 10-20% construction savings
- Mechanical/electrical efficiency: 15-30% operating cost reduction
- Value engineering: Typically saves 5-15% of construction budget
- Energy efficiency: 20-40% energy cost reduction
- Life-cycle cost analysis: Optimizes long-term value
Return on Engineering Investment Proper engineering investment typically returns 5-10X value through:
- Construction cost reduction (optimized design)
- Avoided change orders (thorough design)
- Faster approvals (complete submissions)
- Reduced operating costs (efficient systems)
- Avoided failures and repairs
- Extended asset life
Canadian Cities Engineering Services
Toronto Engineering Services
Greater Toronto Area is Canada's largest construction market. Our Toronto engineering services include high-rise residential towers, commercial office buildings, industrial facilities, and infrastructure. We navigate Toronto Building Division requirements, Ontario Building Code, and City of Toronto design standards.
Toronto specializations: High-rise structural engineering, heritage building restoration, urban intensification projects, transit-oriented development, green building design (Toronto Green Standard compliance).
Vancouver Engineering Services
Vancouver and Lower Mainland require specialized seismic engineering, coastal considerations, and energy-efficient design. We provide high seismic design, mass timber engineering (BC wood focus), steep slope development, and integration with BC Energy Step Code.
Vancouver specializations: Seismic design, mass timber structures, passive house design, waterfront development, mountains/slope engineering, sustainable building design.
Calgary Engineering Services
Calgary engineering serves oil & gas, commercial development, and infrastructure. Post-oil-crash diversification creates demand for adaptive reuse, modernization, and new sectors. We understand Alberta Building Code, cold climate design, and energy sector requirements.
Calgary specializations: Oil & gas facilities engineering, cold climate design, industrial process engineering, commercial office and mixed-use, infrastructure rehabilitation.
Montreal Engineering Services
Montreal engineering requires bilingual capability, understanding of Quebec codes and regulations, and integration with Quebec's design community. All documentation and stamps in French for Quebec projects. We understand OIQ requirements and Quebec Construction Code.
Montreal specializations: Bilingual engineering services, heritage building engineering (Old Montreal), aerospace facility engineering, mass transit (Montreal Metro, REM), cold climate design, Quebec code compliance.
Ottawa Engineering Services
National Capital Region engineering includes federal government facilities, bilingual requirements, heritage considerations (Parliament Hill area), and transit infrastructure (O-Train, LRT expansion). We provide security-cleared engineers for federal sensitive projects.
Ottawa specializations: Government facility engineering, heritage building restoration, bilingual engineering services, transit infrastructure, federal design standards compliance.
Frequently Asked Questions
P.Eng (Professional Engineer) is provincial professional designation authorizing practice of engineering. Each province regulates engineering through professional association (PEO in Ontario, APEGA in Alberta, Engineers and Geoscientists BC, etc.). Canadian law requires engineering work affecting public safety or welfare be performed by or under supervision of licensed P.Eng who stamps/seals drawings and documents taking professional responsibility. This includes: building structural design, electrical and mechanical systems, infrastructure projects, industrial facilities, and regulated installations. Building departments and authorities require P.Eng seal for permit approval. Using unlicensed individuals for engineering work is illegal and exposes owners to liability. Our team includes P.Eng licensed professionals in applicable provinces, or we obtain temporary permits to practice for specific projects. P.Eng licensing requires engineering degree, 4+ years experience, professional practice exam, and adherence to code of ethics. It ensures competency, accountability, and protection of public safety.
Canada uses National Building Code (NBC) as model code, adopted with amendments by provinces/territories. Key differences from US codes (IBC): 1) Metric system - Canadian codes use metric units (kPa, mm, m) vs imperial (psf, inches, feet), 2) Climate loads - Higher snow loads, extreme cold temperatures, different wind/seismic provisions reflecting Canadian climate, 3) Material standards - Canadian codes reference CSA standards (CSA A23.3 for concrete, S16 for steel) vs ASTM/AISC, 4) Energy efficiency - Stricter energy requirements in some provinces (NBC Part 9, BC Energy Step Code), 5) Fire safety - Some differences in fire separation, egress, sprinkler requirements, 6) Provincial variations - Each province adopts NBC with amendments creating provincial differences (OBC, Quebec Construction Code differ from base NBC). From international perspective, Canadian codes similar to US but more conservative in some areas (climate), more metric-aligned with international practice. Engineers experienced with US codes need Canadian code training and P.Eng licensing to practice in Canada. We navigate these differences ensuring compliance with applicable Canadian codes.
Yes, we provide multi-provincial engineering through several mechanisms: 1) Engineers Mobility Agreement - Licensed P.Eng in good standing can obtain temporary or full license in other provinces more easily under mobility agreement (still must apply and meet provincial requirements), 2) Multi-provincial licenses - Our principals hold licenses in multiple provinces (common: PEO + APEGA + EGBC for national coverage), 3) Provincial partners - For provinces where we don't hold direct licenses, we partner with local P.Eng firms providing local expertise and seals, 4) Temporary permits - For specific projects, engineers apply for temporary permit to practice in another province (typically requires sponsorship by local P.Eng). For national projects (retail chains, franchises, interprovincial infrastructure), we coordinate engineering across provinces ensuring local code compliance, appropriate professional seals, and consistent design standards while respecting provincial variations. We've successfully delivered coast-to-coast projects from BC to Newfoundland through this approach.
Northern Canada (Yukon, NWT, Nunavut, northern provinces) presents unique challenges: 1) Permafrost - Continuous or discontinuous permafrost requires specialized foundation design (thermosyphons, piles, gravel pads) to prevent thaw settlement. Building heat must not warm permafrost. Climate change is destabilizing permafrost requiring adaptive design, 2) Extreme cold - Design temperatures -40°C to -50°C require enhanced insulation, thermal bridging elimination, specialized HVAC, cold-weather materials, 3) Remote logistics - Materials transported by ice road, barge, or air. Design must consider available materials, construction season (short summer window), and logistics costs (often 3-10X southern costs), 4) Energy - Remote communities rely on diesel generation (expensive, emissions). We design extreme energy efficiency, renewable integration (solar limited by winter darkness, wind promising), hybrid systems, 5) Water/wastewater - Permafrost prevents traditional buried infrastructure. Utilidors (above-ground heated pipes), trucked water, challenging wastewater treatment in cold, 6) Cultural considerations - Indigenous community infrastructure must respect traditional practices, incorporate local knowledge, provide culturally appropriate spaces. We partner with northern engineering firms, Indigenous technical services, and have experience with Nunavut, NWT, Yukon, and northern Quebec/Ontario/Manitoba projects.
Quebec and federal projects require bilingual engineering capability: Quebec projects - All engineering documentation in French (drawings, specifications, reports, calculations), P.Eng stamps from OIQ (Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec) members, communication with authorities (Régie du bâtiment du Québec, municipalities) in French, coordination with French-speaking contractors and consultants. Our Montreal-based engineers are francophone or bilingual, produce native French documentation (not translations), understand Quebec Construction Code and civil law framework. Federal projects - Official Languages Act requires bilingual service for federal facilities. Drawings may be English or French (typically English with bilingual legends), specifications often bilingual, coordination meetings accommodate both languages, final documentation bilingual. Our approach - Montreal office has francophone P.Eng engineers and technologists producing authentic French documentation, translation services for English-origin content (though prefer native French production for technical accuracy), bilingual project managers facilitating communication, understanding of Quebec business culture and professional norms. For Quebec projects, we typically assign francophone lead engineer; for federal bilingual projects, we provide bilingual team or English/French team members collaborating. Cost premium for bilingual: 10-20% for additional documentation, translation, and coordination time.
Resource sector engineering is core to Canadian practice given oil & gas in Alberta/Saskatchewan/BC and mining across all provinces: Oil & Gas - Wellsite facilities (production batteries, gas plants), process engineering (separation, treating, compression), pipeline design (CSA Z662 compliance, CER approvals), oil sands facilities (SAGD, mining, upgrading), process safety (PSM, HAZOP), pressure vessel and piping (ASME, CSA B51), flare and emissions systems, instrumentation and controls, electrical classification (hazardous locations), cold-climate design (Alberta winters), regulatory compliance (AER, BCOGC, CER). Mining - Mine infrastructure (underground ventilation, hoisting, dewatering, power), mineral processing (crushing, grinding, concentration, metallurgy), tailings management facilities (design, stability, closure), materials handling (conveyors, stockpiles), explosive storage facilities, water management, environmental controls, off-gas treatment, remote camp facilities, Arctic/permafrost mine infrastructure, regulatory compliance (provincial mines acts, federal regulations). Our Calgary and Vancouver offices focus on resources engineering with P.Eng engineers experienced in APEGA/EGBC requirements. We understand industry-specific codes (CSA Z662, CSA B51, CIM guidelines), regulatory frameworks, and operational constraints (continuous operation, remote locations, extreme environments). Many resource projects qualify for SR&ED tax credits on innovative engineering which we document.
Engineering fees vary by market and project complexity: By city - Toronto/Vancouver: Highest rates (CAD 180-250/hour senior P.Eng), competitive market, high cost of living, premium for complex urban projects. Calgary: Moderate rates (CAD 150-220/hour senior P.Eng), competitive due to energy sector slowdown, excellent value for quality. Montreal: Moderate rates (CAD 140-200/hour senior P.Eng), bilingual premium for Quebec projects, strong value. Smaller cities: Lower rates (CAD 120-180/hour senior P.Eng), less competition, may lack specialized expertise requiring out-of-town engineers (travel premiums). SR&ED tax credits - Engineering R&D qualifies for SR&ED: novel design approaches, experimental methods, technological uncertainty resolution (e.g., innovative structural systems, unique process engineering, first-of-kind facilities). Eligible engineering activities receive 35% federal credit (CCPCs) + 10-30% provincial credits = 45-55% cost recovery. We document SR&ED eligible engineering including technical narratives, experiment logs, systematic investigation evidence. Provincial incentives - Some projects access additional incentives: Ontario Innovation Tax Credit, Quebec R&D credits, sectoral programs (clean tech, advanced manufacturing). Combined credits can reduce net engineering costs 40-60% for innovative projects. We identify eligible activities, maintain documentation, and coordinate with tax advisors for maximum credit capture. For clients pursuing SR&ED, we recommend Canadian engineering over offshore specifically to capture tax benefits.
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Providing licensed engineering services across Canada: Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal, Ottawa, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Halifax, and all Canadian provinces and territories - with P.Eng licensed professionals, Canadian code compliance, and bilingual capability where required.
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