Structural Designer

Company Description

BlueGrid Engineering Inc. provides structural engineering services for residential, commercial, and industrial projects across the Greater Toronto Area and Ontario. The team designs building structures and components using concrete, steel, masonry, wood, and cold-formed steel, supporting diverse project requirements. In addition to new builds, the company performs structural assessments and evaluations of existing structures to ensure safety and performance. The project portfolio includes restaurants, hotels, schools, warehouses, apartments, condos, affordable housing, pre-engineered building foundations, and home renovations or additions, offering broad exposure to different building types. This range of work gives team members opportunities to develop varied technical skills and gain experience across multiple sectors.

Role Description

Position: Structural Designer

Employment Type: Full-Time (in-person)

Location: Burlington, Ontario

Experience: 0–2 years

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 0–2 years of relevant structural engineering or design experience.
• Strong interest in building structural design and a willingness to learn.
• Working knowledge of structural engineering principles and building construction.
• Experience with Revit is considered an asset; willingness and ability to develop strong Revit skills is required.
• Familiarity with structural analysis and design software is an asset.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively within a small, collaborative team.
• Must possess a valid Class G Ontario Driver’s License

Responsibilities

• Assist with structural analysis and design of buildings and other structures under the direction of a Professional Engineer.
• Prepare structural drawings, details, plans, sections, and schedules using Revit.
• Develop and maintain structural Revit models, including framing, foundations, structural elements, connections, and details.
• Produce and revise structural drawings in accordance with project requirements and engineering standards.
• Assist with structural calculations and design using concrete, steel, masonry, wood, and cold-formed steel systems.
• Coordinate structural designs and drawings with architectural, mechanical, electrical, and other consultant drawings.
• Review architectural and consultant drawings to identify structural requirements and potential conflicts.
• Assist with preparation of engineering reports, specifications, correspondence, and other project documentation.
• Assist with reviewing shop drawings, submittals, and construction documents.
• Participate in site visits, field reviews, and construction-related activities as required.
• Assist with responding to contractor and consultant inquiries during construction.
• Maintain organized project files and contribute to meeting project schedules and deadlines.

Work collaboratively with the project team while developing the ability to complete assigned tasks independently.