Stantec

Intermediate Structural Engineer

Stantec • $75K — $90K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering; Master's degree is a plus.
  • Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or eligibility within one year.
  • 4+ years of experience in structural design for buildings/water projects.
  • Experience in sectors like water, commercial, education, and healthcare is an asset.
  • Proficient in structural design software (ETABS, SAP2000, etc.) and Microsoft Office; Revit and Bluebeam experience desirable.
  • Strong knowledge of concrete, masonry, and structural steel design standards (NBCC, CSA).
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with a strong capacity for independent work.

Responsibilities

  • Liaise with project stakeholders to set and communicate project objectives.
  • Prepare and coordinate structural engineering designs from concept to construction.
  • Develop design calculations, technical specifications, and engineering drawings.
  • Apply professional seal to documentation and ensure QA/QC compliance.
  • Assist Project Managers with project budgets and schedules.
  • Coordinate project design activities within a multidisciplinary team.
  • Provide construction-phase support through field reviews and contractor collaboration.

Benefits

  • Access to health, dental, and vision plans.
  • Wellness program and health care spending accounts.
  • Group registered retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase program.
  • Life and AD&D insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans.
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional membership fee coverage.
  • Paid time off and emergency travel benefits.
Full Job Description
Job Description

You will join a multidisciplinary team working across Alberta on projects ranging from focused renovations and structural assessments to major facilities in the industrial, water, healthcare, education, community, and private sectors. The role provides opportunities to work alongside experienced technical leaders, build client relationships, and take on progressively greater design and project-delivery responsibility.

Your Opportunity

The successful candidate for this Intermediate Structural Engineer - Buildings position will provide technical expertise in structural building systems, contribute proactively to business development initiatives, and support the continued growth of our Structural Engineering practice within the Buildings Engineering team. You will have opportunities to take ownership of structural design packages, coordinate multidisciplinary work, interact directly with clients, and develop toward broader technical and project leadership responsibilities.

Our work spans projects of varied scale and complexity, including major research laboratories and healthcare facilities, water and wastewater treatment plants, advanced educational facilities, infrastructure projects, renovations, rehabilitation, commercial development, light industrial facilities, and structural assessments. You will contribute to new construction and rehabilitation projects involving concrete, steel, masonry, and wood systems while collaborating with architecture, mechanical, electrical, process, civil, and other engineering disciplines. Supported by senior technical leaders and the broader Stantec design community, you will have access to mentorship, diverse technical challenges, and opportunities to expand your design, coordination, and client-facing experience.

Your Key Responsibilities
  • Liaise with owners, architects, engineering disciplines, and other project stakeholders to establish project objectives, communicate them to the project team, and support their successful delivery.
  • Prepare and coordinate structural engineering designs from conceptual and detailed design through tender and construction.
  • Prepare design calculations, technical specifications, and engineering drawings for concrete, steel, masonry and wood building structures.
  • Apply professional seal to construction documents and engineering reports.
  • Ensure Stantec's Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) procedures are followed during project planning and execution.
  • Assist Project Managers in developing project budgets, work plans, and schedules.
  • Assist in coordinating project design activities and preparing engineering work schedules as part of an integrated multidisciplinary team.
  • Coordinate design work with project team members, other disciplines, and Stantec offices, as appropriate to the project, and support construction administration activities.
  • Contribute to the development of design tools, standards, specifications, and technical practices that support the Structural Engineering team.
  • Provide construction-phase structural support through field reviews, shop drawing reviews, responses to requests for information, and collaboration with contractors and project team members to assess general conformance with the design documents and resolve technical issues.


Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from a recognized university. A master's degree is considered an asset.
  • Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation, or eligible to obtain P.Eng. designation within one year.
  • 4+ years of post-graduation experience in buildings and/or water projects structural design. You possess a thorough understanding of building structures design and project delivery types.
  • Experience in the water, commercial, education, and healthcare sectors is considered an asset.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and structural finite element design software such as ETABS, SAP2000, SAFE, RISA, and RAM. Experience with Revit and Bluebeam is highly desirable.
  • Strong working knowledge and demonstrated design experience in concrete, masonry, and structural steel, with proficiency in applying the NBCC and relevant CSA design standards, including CSA A23.3, CSA S304, and CSA S16. Experience in wood design is considered an asset.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Interest and ability in contributing to the development of standards, specifications, and technical resources for the structural group.
  • Highly organized, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and take a flexible approach to work assignments.
  • Demonstrated ability to adapt to changes in technology and to integrate new technologies into daily work processes.


This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Qualified candidates who are highly motivated and eager to contribute to Stantec's strategic initiative to become a Top 10 global design firm should submit their resume and cover letter online at www.stantec.com/careers.

Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.

Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

About Stantec

Stantec Inc. is a global engineering consulting firm headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The company provides professional consulting services in the areas of infrastructure, water, environment, buildings, and energy. Stantec has over 22,000 employees working in more than 400 locations across six continents. The company has a diverse client base that includes public and private sector clients. Stantec is committed to sustainability and has implemented green practices in its operations. The company has received numerous awards for its work, including the American Council of Engineering Companies' National Recognition Award for exemplary engineering achievement.
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