Structural Engineer

Overview

In this role you support the Edmonton structural team as a junior engineer, contributing to analyses, designs, and project coordination under guidance from senior staff. You work on multidisciplinary projects across oil & gas, mining, power, and materials handling, helping ensure design intent and quality. This is a growth-focused position in a collaborative firm that values hands-on learning and early responsibility. You will engage with clients and teams to deliver safe, code-compliant structural solutions while expanding your professional credentials.

Pay / Benefits

• health, dental, and vision plans
• retirement savings plan
• employee stock purchase program
• paid time off
• tuition reimbursement
• professional membership fee coverage

Responsibilities

• Interpret drawings, codes, and standards to support design decisions
• Model and design structural components using standard software and hand calculations
• Coordinate with architectural, mechanical, piping, electrical, civil teams to ensure design alignment
• Perform field work as directed by a senior engineer
• Review shop drawings and submittals, prepare site observation reports
• Assist with development of technical specifications and proposals
• Attend project coordination meetings with team members and clients
• Contribute to a multi-discipline team
• Adhere to Stantec’s quality control and EH&S guidelines
• Perform other duties as assigned by senior staff

Key requirements

• Knowledge of NBCC, CSA, AISC, ACI
• Experience with STAAD.Pro, SAP2000, AutoCAD, and MS Office
• Understanding of structural engineering concepts and ability to communicate ideas
• Strong fundamentals and precision in design calculations
• Knowledge of structural systems, materials, and standards
• Ability to check own work and manage time to meet budgets and schedules
• Team-oriented with collaboration and critical thinking skills
• Willingness to travel and hold a valid driver’s license
• Willingness to consider PE license in the USA
• Bachelor’s degree in Structural or Civil Engineering with a Structural focus; Master’s is an asset
• Registered as EIT or Professional Engineer with APEGA; co-op/internship or up to 5 years of experience

• Strong written and verbal communication
• Team collaboration and interpersonal skills
• Creative and critical thinking
• NBCC, CSA, AISC, ACI knowledge
• Experience with STAAD.Pro, SAP2000, AutoCAD
• Proficiency in MS Office

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