Structural Engineer, P.Eng.
Location: Oxford County, Ontario
Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Work Arrangement: In-Office
About The Opportunity
An established structural engineering consulting firm is looking to add a
Structural Engineer, P.Eng. to its team in Oxford County. The firm provides structural engineering and design solutions across a diverse portfolio of residential, commercial, and industrial projects.
This opportunity is well suited to an experienced engineer who enjoys a hands-on role spanning structural design, technical analysis, client coordination, and construction-phase support. Working closely with the Principal Engineer and project team, you will contribute to projects from initial concept through design, tender, and construction.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform structural design and analysis for a variety of residential, commercial, and industrial projects.
- Develop structural designs from concept through detailed design, tender documentation, and construction.
- Prepare engineering calculations, technical reports, specifications, drawings, and supporting documentation.
- Produce and review structural drawings, including plans, elevations, details, and design specifications, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Support building permit applications through the preparation of plans, specifications, and related documents.
- Interpret site surveys, geotechnical reports, and other technical information to inform design decisions.
- Apply the Ontario Building Code (OBC) and relevant structural design standards to project requirements.
- Conduct site visits, field reviews, and construction inspections, documenting findings and preparing site reports.
- Support contract administration, including shop drawing reviews, contractor submittals, change orders, and responses to requests for information.
- Coordinate with clients, designers, contractors, project team members, and external consultants.
- Prepare tender packages, contract documents, and other project administration materials.
- Work collaboratively with the Principal Engineer while managing assigned projects and responsibilities independently.
Qualifications
- Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO).
- Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering or a related discipline from an accredited Canadian university or equivalent.
- A minimum of 7 years of relevant structural engineering experience.
- Strong knowledge of the Ontario Building Code
- Experience applying structural design codes for steel, wood, masonry, and concrete.
- Proficiency with CAD software, such as AutoCAD, Revit, or similar platforms.
- Familiarity with structural analysis software such as ETABS, SAFE, SAP, or S-FRAME is considered an asset.
- Strong understanding of structural design principles, building systems, architectural standards, and construction practices.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- Valid Ontario driver's licence and access to a personal vehicle for site visits.
What The Opportunity Offers
- Varied project exposure: Work across residential, commercial, and industrial structural projects.
- End-to-end project involvement: Contribute throughout the project lifecycle, from initial design through construction.
- Direct collaboration: Work closely with the Principal Engineer and a multidisciplinary group of project stakeholders.
- Technical ownership: Apply your engineering expertise across design, calculations, drawing reviews, site inspections, and contract administration.
- Established consulting environment: Join a structural engineering firm with a diverse project portfolio and opportunities to contribute directly to project delivery.
Interested in learning more? This could be a great opportunity for a P.Eng. looking to take ownership of a varied portfolio of structural engineering projects while continuing to build their technical expertise and project experience.
