Posting Date: Nov 7, 2026
Location:
Calgary, AB, CA, T3S 0A2
Company: PERI Formwork Systems, Inc.
Scope of Position:
The main purpose of PERI’s Engineering Lead (ENGL) position is to support the structural analysis and design of formwork, shoring, and scaffolding solutions across a wide range of projects. In addition, it is the responsibility of the ENGL position to provide technical leadership to a team of Designers, Engineers, and Draftspersons, contributing to departmental work planning, scheduling, and task assignment to meet the needs of PERI’s customers. This role ensures adherence to established engineering and drafting standards, processes, and policies. The ENGL holds final design responsibility and oversees the team’s design efforts. This position requires full accountability for design work, including the review, approval and, where applicable, authentication of both personal and team-generated deliverables in accordance with professional and regulatory requirements.
What you'll do on a typical day:
- Lead the design efforts of the local Engineering team, including training and development, while ensuring adherence to drafting and engineering procedures outlined in the Quality Management System and Professional Practice Management Plan (PPMP).
- Develop formwork, shoring, and scaffolding solutions for a wide range of construction projects, utilizing PERI systems as needed (or assign to others). Ensure designs comply with all applicable standards, including CSA, OHSA, national and provincial building codes.
- Create, or direct the creation of, general arrangement, assembly, and steel fabrication drawings in both 2D and 3D.
- Collaborate with PERI Technical Sales Consultants to deliver cost-effective design solutions.
- Communicate directly with customers to understand their needs, and visit job sites regularly to provide technical support.
- Perform and document structural calculations using in-house and external analysis software, or assign to others, to ensure safe and economical designs.
- Review and approve drawings and calculations, manage the work of other checkers/approvers, and authenticate documents or ensure authentication in accordance with provincial engineering regulations.
- Set the team’s work schedule and assign tasks to meet project deadlines and customer needs.
- Maintain accurate records to support project tracking and engineering invoicing.
- Identify training needs and make recommendations to the Engineering Manager.
- Other related duties as assigned.
What you'll need to be successful:
- Degree in Civil Engineering.
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) accreditation is an asset.
- 7+ years of experience in structural engineering and construction.
- Advanced AutoCAD skills are an asset.
- 4+ years’ of experience using structural analysis software.
- Experience with formwork design; scaffolding design is an asset.
- Demonstrated leadership ability.
- Strong understanding of structural and architectural drawings and construction sequencing.
- Extensive knowledge of Canadian and Provincial Building Codes; familiarity with relevant European standards for formwork and scaffolding.
- Advanced knowledge of PERI products.
- Bilingual (English and French) is an asset.
- Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle required.
What your benefits will be:
- Health (including paramedical), Vision & Dental
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Company Matching RRSP
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Company Performance Bonus
We thank all applicants for their interest in the position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Accommodation for candidates with disabilities is available throughout the recruitment process upon request.
PERI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Apply online
peri.com/career PERI Group
Formwork Scaffolding Engineering
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