Building structural Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 13, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 1, 2026.
Position Summary
We are seeking a Structural Design Engineer who is passionate about in-depth structural design and technical challenges. The role is primarily focused on the analysis, sizing, and optimization of steel, wood, and concrete structures within a BIM (Revit) environment, for a variety of building projects.
The successful candidate will act as a technical reference in design, working closely with other engineers, drafters, and multidisciplinary teams.
Responsibilities
Design and size building structures in reinforced concrete, steel, and wood
Perform advanced structural analyses using ETABS, SAP2000, and SAFE
Develop efficient, economical structural concepts that comply with Canadian standards
Experience working in existing buildings and retrofit projects.
Ensure technical coordination of projects with internal (mechanical, electrical, etc.) and external stakeholders (architects, clients, etc.)
Develop and validate design assumptions, analytical models, and load cases
Actively participate in preliminary and detailed design phases
Contribute to solving complex structural challenges (renovations, existing constraints, phasing, etc.)
Ensure the technical quality of deliverables (drawings, calculation notes, specifications)
Collaborate with the BIM team to ensure structural integration in Revit
Provide technical support to junior engineers (EITs) and drafters
Occasionally participate in technical discussions with clients and partners
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
Technological Environment
Analysis software: ETABS, SAP2000, SAFE
Modeling and coordination: Revit Structure (BIM)
Standards and codes: CCQ, CSA (A23.3, S16, O86, etc.)
Desired Profile
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Engineering with a structural focus. Graduate-level courses in building structures (reinforced concrete, dynamic analysis, seismic design, etc.) are considered an asset
Member in good standing of the OIQ
6 to 10 years of experience in structural design of buildings in Canada
Excellent technical expertise in steel, concrete, and wood
Strong experience in numerical structural analysis
Rigorous, analytical, and solution-oriented approach
Ability to work on complex projects with a strong conceptual component
Technical autonomy combined with an appreciation for collaborative work
Excellent command of French
Assets
Experience designing institutional, commercial, industrial, or complex residential projects
Strong involvement in structural decision-making during the conceptual phase
Interest in innovation, optimization, and high-performance structures
Experience in a collaborative BIM environment