Structural Engineering Lead
- Calgary, AB, Canada
Compensation: $130,000 – $150,000 (commensurate with experience and established Alberta network) · Full-time
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- Pay
- Compensation: $130,000 – $150,000 (commensurate with experience and established Alberta network)
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- 10–15 years of structural design experience within the building consulting industry
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Structural Lead – Calgary, AB
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Compensation: $130,000 – $150,000 (commensurate with experience and established Alberta network)
An established and growing multidisciplinary consulting engineering firm is seeking an entrepreneurial Structural Lead to build and expand its structural presence in Calgary. This is a rare opportunity for a senior structural engineer who is motivated by leadership, business development, and the challenge of building a team within a supportive and growth-focused environment.
This role is ideal for someone with 10–15 years of experience in the building consulting space who is either currently operating at a senior/associate level or is ready to step into management. There is a clear pathway toward Principal-level within 12 months based on performance and business development success.
The Opportunity
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Compensation: $130,000 – $150,000 (commensurate with experience and established Alberta network)
An established and growing multidisciplinary consulting engineering firm is seeking an entrepreneurial Structural Lead to build and expand its structural presence in Calgary. This is a rare opportunity for a senior structural engineer who is motivated by leadership, business development, and the challenge of building a team within a supportive and growth-focused environment.
This role is ideal for someone with 10–15 years of experience in the building consulting space who is either currently operating at a senior/associate level or is ready to step into management. There is a clear pathway toward Principal-level within 12 months based on performance and business development success.
The Opportunity
- Lead and grow the Structural Engineering division in Calgary
- Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing structural team
- Drive business development initiatives and strengthen client relationships across Alberta
- Take ownership of project delivery, financial performance, and quality control
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on commercial, residential, institutional, and mixed-use projects
- Contribute strategically to the firm’s long-term growth plan in Alberta
- 10–15 years of structural design experience within the building consulting industry
- Strong technical expertise in building structural systems (steel, concrete, wood)
- Experience across commercial, residential, and/or institutional projects
- P.Eng. designation with APEGA
- Entrepreneurial mindset with strong interest in leadership and team building
- Existing client relationships or network within Alberta is a strong asset
- Ambition to grow into a Principal-level role
- Clear pathway to Principal within 12 months
- Compensation aligned with experience and strength of Alberta network
- High level of autonomy and influence in shaping a division
- Opportunity to build something from the ground up with strong backing
- Direct impact on growth, culture, and market presence
More about this job
Responsibilities
Lead and grow the Calgary structural engineering division, including building and mentoring a high-performing team and developing client relationships across Alberta. Oversee project delivery, financial performance, and quality control while contributing to the firm’s strategic growth.
Requirements
Requires 10–15 years of structural design experience in building consulting, strong expertise in steel, concrete, and wood systems, and experience with commercial, residential, or institutional projects. Candidates must hold a P.Eng. designation with APEGA; Alberta client relationships and an interest in leadership and business development are strong assets.
Skills
- Structural Engineering
- Structural Design
- Building Structural Systems
- Steel Structures
- Concrete Structures
- Wood Structures
- Team Leadership
- Team Building
- Mentoring
- Business Development
- Project Delivery
- Financial Performance Management
- Quality Control
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Entrepreneurship
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Categories
- Engineering
- Management & Leadership
- Consulting
Keywords
- Structural Engineering
- Structural Design
- Building Consulting
- Steel
- Concrete
- Wood
- Commercial Projects
- Residential Projects
- Institutional Projects
- Mixed-Use Projects
- P.Eng.
- APEGA
- Business Development
- Client Relationships
- Team Leadership
- Team Building
- Mentoring
- Project Delivery
- Financial Performance
- Quality Control
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Alberta Network
- Principal-Level Growth