As a
Structural Engineer for
PCL Constructors Inc. in
Edmonton Alberta, you'll have the opportunity to help project teams make early, value-driven structural decisions that reduce risk, improve constructability, and lower costs across complex building and infrastructure projects.
Here's how a Structural Engineer for PCL Constructors Inc. within Edmonton NAHQ contributes to our team:
Responsibilities- You serve as a resource to the entire PCL family of companies. You lean in as a coach to help our people and projects succeed.
- Develops and delivers training to projects and districts.
- Review structural systems and identify opportunities to reduce cost, improve constructability, and manage project risk.
- Develops structural schemes and options for projects based on architectural layouts and project requirements.
- Evaluates the pros and cons of structural systems and material recommendations to reduce structural costs.
- Provides recommendations for assumed material quantities to support cost estimating.
- Assists in managing structural consultants for design-build and P3 projects, including scope of work, deliverables, material quantities, and design fee considerations.
- Participates in project reviews and value-added exercises during pursuit, preconstruction, and after securement.
- Supports project interviews by demonstrating PCL's structural expertise and the value the team brings to clients and partners.
- Identifies project-specific structural issues that may create financial, schedule, quality, or delivery risk.
- Assists with designer RFIs and structural clarifications during construction.
- Reviews quality and site structural issues and recommends practical solutions.
- Provides claims-related recommendations in alignment with PCL management and legal.
- Mentors project teams to make smart, efficient structural decisions from the earliest stages of design.
- Travels to visit projects and districts on an as needed basis.
Qualifications- Postsecondary degree or diploma in structural engineering, civil engineering, construction management, or a related discipline.
- Professional engineering designation, eligibility for registration, or equivalent technical experience is preferred.
- 15+ years of progressive construction experience with multiple contract delivery types as a leader and mentor preferred.
- 12 months of estimating or related experience preferred.
- Extensive experience with building structural systems, including vertical and lateral systems that support strength, rigidity, and resilience.
- Experience supporting high-rise, stadium, hospital, complex infrastructure, design-build, or P3 projects is considered an asset.
- Strong knowledge of structural materials, systems, constructability, cost estimating inputs, and project risk considerations.
- Understanding of efficiency targets for structural systems.
- Ability to assess structural options and communicate practical recommendations to project teams, consultants, estimators, and senior stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate early in pursuit and preconstruction to influence design direction and project value.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and mentorship skills.
- Ability to work with project teams across regions and support multiple priorities.
- Able to travel across Canada and the United States.
Your Work Has Purpose HerePCL projects are where life happens, where communities connect, careers begin, and progress is made. Regardless of the type of project, we are building something bigger: a future that's inclusive, resilient and full of opportunity.
Company: PCL Constructors Inc.
Primary Location: Calgary, Alberta
Job Title: Structural Engineer
Requisition ID: 13300
