Structural Engineer jobs in Edmonton, AB

Job Purpose

If you are interested in a meaningful job at a growing engineering & construction company where you’ll work on a variety of projects at once and be appreciated daily for doing your job well, look no further! Join our team and discover endless opportunities for learning, advancement, and professional fulfillment!

As an integral member of the team, you will be engaged in projects ranging from refinery and gas projects, oilsands, energy generation and SAGD, among others. This position is responsible for conducting detailed calculations and designs pertaining to structural engineering activities, and any additional tasks as directed by our project portfolios. Under the guidance of the Structural Engineering Manager, the Senior Structural Engineer will complete work within the project schedule requirements while maintaining quality of work from conceptual studies through detailed engineering both for greenfield and brownfield projects. This individual will also work closely with other disciplines to achieve optimal project outcomes.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Structural Design:

• Provide civil and structural support to the multidiscipline team, ensuring that technical excellence, cost, schedule, and contractual requirements are achieved
• Work closely with the design team to ensure working plans and technical drawings meet project specifications and goals
• Execute structural engineering activities with the objective of meeting scope, codes, standards, and company procedures
• Perform calculations and develop material takeoffs and cost estimates
• Provide detailed reviews of project structural design specifications and drawings, and standard detail drawings
• Stamp and issue drawings
• Carry out technical evaluations and vendor documentation review
• Communicate with vendors and contractors as required
• Write detailed engineering reports, studies, and briefs
• Coordinate with other disciplines to ensure a timely and accurate flow of design information, while ensuring departmental and client standards are maintained
• Develop and recommend improvements in design standards to lower costs, improve work quality and facilitate plant maintenance
• Contribute to a dynamic workplace culture including mentorship and support of more junior team members.

Build and Cultivate Client Relationships:

• Engage current and potential clients in the Calgary and/or Edmonton marketplace
• Cross sell engineering and/or construction services to clients
• Support business development and add to our seller/doer culture
• Provide exceptional client service – dependable, responsive, sensible

Other duties and responsibilities as required.

Qualifications

Skills and Experience:

• Graduate of a recognized university with a bachelor’s degree in Structural / Civil Engineering or equivalent with 15+ years of experience
• Must be registered as a P.Eng. with APEGA and/or APEGS
• Experience working on Management of Change (MOC) projects
• Experience in oil and gas or related industries is an asset
• General exposure to oil & gas facility design including, oilsands and SAGD projects
• Ability to assess existing structures in brownfield facilities with strong engineering judgement and design decision making.
• Excellent knowledge of structural theory and working knowledge of building codes
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently when required
• Strong experiences in interdisciplinary coordination with ability to manage multiple projects at a time
• Valid drivers license required

Personal Characteristics:

• Technically broad-minded, generalist, not afraid of delving into technical issues across the engineering spectrum
• Self-starter, independent worker, dedicated, and dependable
• Decisive, willing to make well reasoned decisions and accountable for decisions
• Strong communicator internally (up and down) and with clients
• Leadership skills desired: high emotional intelligence, high integrity, lack of ego (humility)
• Believes in making long term business relationships with team members and clients – playing for the long game
• Interested in investing in a long-term career with a growing company

Working Conditions

• Federation believes in providing flexible working arrangements for our office personnel and we offer a hybrid work schedule; 3 days in the office, 2 days at home or in the office (your choice), ½ day Fridays.
• From time to time, travel to client sites or other Federation offices may be required (up to 10%).

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person