Senior Civil/Structural Engineer

Calgary, AB, Canada

Full-time

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Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Oct 16, 2026
Experience: 8 – 10 years of experience in commercial building structural design.
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 16, 2026

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Job Posting – Senior Civil/Structural Engineer

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 a Senior Civil/Structural Engineer to join our team.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Civil/Structural Engineer 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.
Design structural steel framing systems, including beams, columns, bracing, connections, and supporting structures.
Design 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.
Develop 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.
Coordinate with clients, contractors, architects, and other engineering disciplines.
Conduct site visits, field reviews, and inspections as required.
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.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related discipline.
Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Alberta, or eligibility for registration with APEGA.
8 – 10 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.
Good 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.
Strong engineering calculation and technical documentation skills.
Excellent technical report writing and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

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.

Bluestar Engineering Ltd. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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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 multidisciplinary teams, review project and contractor submissions, conduct site inspections, assess existing structures, and provide technical support during construction.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, structural engineering, or a related discipline, plus an Alberta P.Eng. designation or eligibility for APEGA registration. Candidates need 8–10 years of commercial building structural design experience, strong steel and concrete foundation design skills, proficiency with STAAD.Pro or similar software, and knowledge of Canadian codes and standards.

Skills

Structural Analysis
Structural Steel Design
Finite Element Analysis
STAAD.Pro
Structural Modeling
Canadian Building Codes
Technical Report Writing
Engineering Calculations
Structural Drawing Review
Multidisciplinary Coordination
Construction Support
Structural Assessment
Revit
AutoCAD
Tekla

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Keywords

Civil Engineering
Structural Engineering
Commercial Building Design
Industrial Projects
EPCM
Professional Engineer
APEGA
Structural Steel
Reinforced Concrete
Foundations
STAAD.Pro
Finite Element Analysis
Structural Modeling
NBCC
CSA S16
CSA A23.3
International Building Code
Engineering Calculations
Technical Specifications
Structural Drawings
Shop Drawings
Requests for Information
Structural Assessments
Revit
AutoCAD
Tekla
BIM Coordination
Pipe Racks
Equipment Supports
Construction Inspections

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