Junior Structural Engineer

Company Overview

Kova Engineering (Saskatchewan) Ltd. is a Saskatchewan-based engineering and technical services organization supporting operational and project-based environments across the province. The organization values practical leadership, collaboration, accountability, and a strong people-first culture. This opportunity is well suited to a technically-minded and collaborative junior engineer who enjoys solving complex engineering challenges while working across a diverse range of projects. The successful candidate will thrive in a consulting environment, partnering closely with clients, contributing practical engineering solutions, and building trusted relationships while delivering high-quality technical work. This role is based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, with occasional project travel to project sites as required.

About the Role

Reporting to the Engineering Services Manager, and working closely in collaboration with the Senior Structural Engineer, this role is responsible for preparing engineering calculations, finite element analysis (FEA), and other technical deliverables in accordance with company standards and professional engineering practices. The successful candidate will take ownership of assigned projects from concept through completion, doing engineering design work and ensuring the quality and integrity of project deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

• Confirm documents and drawings meet scope, applicable codes, standards, regulations, and company formats.
• Perform calculations, dimensions, and technical elements, ensuring completion and accuracy.
• Perform, analyze, and interpret manual calculations and FEA models.
• Ensure FEA models and manual calculations conform to applicable codes and standards.
• Prepare engineering reports detailing calculations and model interpretations.
• Formulate and document repair recommendations.
• Develop and prepare design sketches in the field.
• Witness and document on-site testing.
• Work with Project Delivery team to define and control scope, schedule, and budget on projects.
• With the input of the Senior Structural Engineer, respond to technical questions, comments, and issues arising from projects.
• May be assigned additional duties outside the scope of this job description.
• Comply with company health and safety policies, completing required training, and encouraging a strong safety culture across project teams.

Qualification & Experience

• 2+ years of engineering experience, with a preference for experience gained within a consulting engineering environment. Other relevant experiences will be considered.
• Structural engineering experience with an emphasis on materials like concrete and reverse concrete design, foundation design.
• Experience preparing engineering calculations, technical drawings, specifications, and supporting documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound engineering judgment and independently manage engineering assignments with appropriate supervision.
• Experience managing engineering projects through various phases including client communication, scheduling, budgeting and project delivery.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in use of computers with knowledge of FEA (finite element analysis) software and Microsoft Office software.
• Valid Class 5 driver's license with the ability to travel to project sites as required.
• A degree in civil engineering with a strong academic foundation and Engineer-in-Training (EIT) registration.
• Experience working within a consulting engineering environment is an asset.

Key Attributes for Success

• Personal Accountability: Takes ownership of work, exercises sound professional judgment, and follows through on commitments with integrity.
• Decision Making: Analyzing all aspects of a situation to make consistently sound and timely decisions.
• Conceptual Thinking: Analyzing hypothetical situations, patterns, and/or abstract concepts to formulate connections and new insights and applies critical thinking.
• Technical Leadership: Demonstrates technical credibility and continues to maintain high engineering standards across projects.
• Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Communicates technical information clearly, builds credibility and rapport with clients and colleagues, and collaborates effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Teamwork & Collaboration: Contributes positively within teams, values diverse perspectives, and supportive of collective project success.
• Continuous Learning: Demonstrates curiosity, remains current with engineering practices, codes and industry developments, and encourages ongoing professional growth.

Opportunity Highlights

• Opportunity to join a well-respected Saskatchewan engineering consulting firm with a diverse portfolio of clients and projects.
• Work on technically interesting projects that provide variety and the opportunity to apply your engineering know-how.
• Be part of a collaborative team where your technical input is valued and where you will have the opportunity to be mentored by senior experts in the field.
• Ability to make a meaningful impact across employee experience, team development, and workplace effectiveness.
• Collaborative “people first” environment with opportunity to continue growing professionally.
• Competitive compensation and total rewards package commensurate with experience and overall qualifications.

Confidential Inquiries

Kova Engineering (Saskatchewan) Ltd. has partnered with SMB HR Talent Management Inc. to support this search process. For additional details or to explore this role further, please contact Stephanie (per below). All interactions are managed with the highest level of discretion and confidentiality.

Stephanie Brooks

Founder, SMB HR Talent Management Inc.

smb@smbhrtalent.ca

(587) 952-5263