Civil/Structural Engineer-in-Training
- Calgary, AB, Canada
Full-time
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- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- 4+ years of experience in commercial building structural design.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Job Posting – Civil/Structural Engineer-in-Training
Bluestar Engineering Ltd. is a Calgary-based EPCM company specializing in small to medium size upstream oil and gas projects. As a fully integrated multi-discipline organization, Bluestar offers a full spectrum of engineering services for identifying, planning, and executing capital projects and optimizing existing ones.
We are currently seeking an Civil/Structural Engineer-in-Training to join our team.
Position Overview
We are seeking a Civil/Structural Engineer-in-Training with strong experience in commercial building design to join our Civil Engineering team. The successful candidate will be responsible for structural analysis, design, and preparation of engineering deliverables for a variety of commercial and industrial projects.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with steel structures, reinforced concrete foundations, structural analysis, and finite element analysis, along with strong technical report-writing and communication skills.
Duties And Responsibilities
Bluestar Engineering Ltd. is a Calgary-based EPCM company specializing in small to medium size upstream oil and gas projects. As a fully integrated multi-discipline organization, Bluestar offers a full spectrum of engineering services for identifying, planning, and executing capital projects and optimizing existing ones.
We are currently seeking an Civil/Structural Engineer-in-Training to join our team.
Position Overview
We are seeking a Civil/Structural Engineer-in-Training with strong experience in commercial building design to join our Civil Engineering team. The successful candidate will be responsible for structural analysis, design, and preparation of engineering deliverables for a variety of commercial and industrial projects.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with steel structures, reinforced concrete foundations, structural analysis, and finite element analysis, along with strong technical report-writing and communication skills.
Duties And Responsibilities
- Perform structural analysis and design for commercial and industrial buildings.
- Assist in the design of structural steel framing systems, including beams, columns, bracing, connections, and supporting structures.
- Assist in the design of reinforced concrete foundations, including spread footings, strip footings, grade beams, pile foundations, and equipment foundations.
- Perform structural analysis using STAAD.Pro and other finite element analysis/design software.
- Assist in the development of structural calculations, design criteria, engineering reports, and technical specifications.
- Review architectural, civil, mechanical, and other engineering drawings for structural coordination.
- Prepare and review structural drawings and design details.
- Evaluate existing structures and develop recommendations for repair, modification, or strengthening where required.
- Assist in the coordination of activities between clients, contractors, architects, and other engineering disciplines.
- Review shop drawings, RFIs, and contractor submissions.
- Ensure designs comply with applicable Canadian building codes, CSA standards, and project-specific requirements.
- Provide technical support during construction and address structural issues that arise in the field.
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, structural engineering, or a related discipline.
- Professional Engineer-in-Training (E.I.T.) designation in Alberta, or eligibility for registration with APEGA.
- 4+ years of experience in commercial building structural design. EPCM experience is preferred.
- Strong experience with structural steel design and reinforced concrete foundation design.
- Proficiency with STAAD.Pro or similar structural analysis software.
- Experience with finite element analysis (FEA) and structural modelling.
- Basic understanding of Canadian structural design codes and standards, including NBCC, CSA S16, CSA A23.3, and applicable loading requirements. Experience with the International Building Code is an asset.
- Engineering calculation and technical documentation skills.
- Excellent technical report writing and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Experience with Revit, AutoCAD, Tekla, or other structural modelling/detailing software.
- Experience with industrial structures, equipment supports, pipe racks, or foundations.
- Experience performing structural assessments of existing buildings.
- Experience coordinating multidisciplinary BIM models.
- Previous consulting engineering experience.
- Strong understanding of construction methods and practical detailing.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Perform structural analysis and design for commercial and industrial projects, including steel framing and reinforced concrete foundations, and prepare calculations, reports, specifications, and drawings. Coordinate with clients and other disciplines, review project and contractor documents, ensure code compliance, assess existing structures, and provide technical support during construction.
Requirements
Requires a bachelor’s degree in civil, structural, or related engineering and Alberta E.I.T. designation or eligibility for APEGA registration, with at least four years of commercial building structural design experience. Candidates should have experience with steel and concrete design, STAAD.Pro or similar software, finite element analysis, Canadian codes and standards, and strong technical documentation and communication skills.
Skills
- Structural Analysis
- Structural Steel Design
- Finite Element Analysis
- STAAD.Pro
- Structural Modeling
- Engineering Calculations
- Technical Report Writing
- Structural Drawing Review
- Canadian Building Codes
- Construction Support
- Multidisciplinary Coordination
- Project Management
- Revit
- AutoCAD
- Tekla
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Categories
- Engineering
- Construction
- Energy
- Consulting
Keywords
- Civil Engineering
- Structural Engineering
- E.I.T.
- APEGA
- EPCM
- Commercial Building Design
- Industrial Projects
- Structural Steel
- Reinforced Concrete
- Foundations
- STAAD.Pro
- Finite Element Analysis
- Structural Modeling
- NBCC
- CSA S16
- CSA A23.3
- International Building Code
- Revit
- AutoCAD
- Tekla
- BIM
- Structural Assessments
- Pipe Racks
- Equipment Supports
- Shop Drawings
- RFIs
- Construction Support
- Technical Specifications
- Structural Coordination