Structural Design Engineer/EIT

Role overview

Responsibilities

• Perform structural design and analysis under senior engineers and project managers.
• Prepare calculations, engineering models, specifications, reports, and project documentation.
• Design concrete, steel, masonry, timber, and foundation systems to applicable codes and standards.
• Gather and evaluate engineering data and provide design recommendations.
• Conduct site visits, field reviews, assessments, and investigations of existing facilities; identify deficiencies and propose solutions.
• Identify design and constructability issues and recommend practical solutions.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, and project managers throughout project delivery.
• Support contract documents, drawings, specifications, and technical submissions.
• Deliver assigned work to quality, budget, and schedule requirements.
• Participate in design reviews and interdisciplinary coordination meetings.
• Keep current with structural practices, analysis methods, codes, and emerging technologies.

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a Structural Engineering specialization, or an equivalent recognized program.
• At least 2 years of relevant structural analysis and design experience.
• APEGA Engineer-in-Training registration or eligibility for registration.
• Experience preparing structural calculations, technical reports, and engineering design documentation.
• Strong understanding of structural analysis principles and engineering fundamentals.

Preferred qualifications

• Relevant design experience in commercial, institutional, municipal, industrial, water and wastewater, transit, or government projects.
• Proficiency with ETABS, SAP2000, SAFE, STAAD.Pro, RAM Structural System, or similar software.
• Familiarity with Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks, and Bluebeam.
• Working knowledge of Canadian codes and standards, including NBC, CSA S16, CSA A23.3, CSA S304, CSA O86, ACI 318, and AISC 360.
• Sound engineering judgment, multidisciplinary project experience, effective communication, and ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
• Willingness to travel periodically to project sites and nearby cities in Alberta.

Workplace and travel

• The role is based in Calgary or Edmonton, Alberta.
• Periodic travel to project sites and nearby cities may be required.
• New hires must attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office.

Benefits

• Depending on employment status, benefits may include health, dental, vision, life, disability, paid time off, retirement savings, employee stock purchase, and wellness programs.

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