Structural Engineer

Ottawa, ON
On-site
Posted Sep 27, 2026
1 position

$75,000–$95,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Structural Engineer will design, draft, and inspect temporary structures such as formwork and shoring for heavy civil construction projects. They will also provide technical support, site supervision, and produce field reports or certificates of conformance.

Job details

Structural Engineer Tomlinson is currently searching for a motivated and energetic individual to join our in-house engineering team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, drafting, and inspection of various temporary structures required during heavy civil construction projects, and for general engineering support for all Tomlinson divisions. Location: 100 Citigate Drive, Ottawa, ON Vacancy Type: Replacement DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Structural analysis of various temporary systems such as formwork, falsework, shoring, scaffolding, etc. Design and drafting of the abovementioned temporary systems using relevant Canadian design codes Perform site inspections and provide quality verification engineering services Provide site supervision and technical support to Project Managers as required Writing of field reports or certificate of conformances after site inspections Writing of technical memos REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering Master’s degree would be considered an asset Must have at least 5 years of relevant experience Experience in bridge construction is preferred Registered as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in the province of Ontario Experience in steel, wood, and reinforced concrete design Extensive knowledge of the Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code Experience using AutoCAD Experience using various structural analysis programs such as SAP2000, DeepEx, Hilti Profis, etc. Strong written and interpersonal communication skills WORKING CONDITIONS: Work in both an office setting as well as travelling to various sites across Ottawa and Eastern Ontario Must have a valid Ontario driver’s license Must have a vehicle and be able to travel to various construction sites COMPENSATION INFORMATION: The expected range for this position is $75,000 - $95,000 annually. Placement within the range is dependent on a variety of factors including qualifications and experience. TOMLINSON OFFERS: Competitive wages Bonus programs Employer paid health and dental benefits Extensive training programs and tuition reimbursement Retirement benefits program Family-oriented team environment Employee discounts and other rewards programs The Tomlinson Group of Companies encourages applications from all qualified candidates. Please contact Human Resources if you need accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information on our accommodation policies. We are committed to leveraging the latest technology to enhance our recruitment process. We may use AI tools in the screening and selection of candidates to efficiently and fairly assess all applicants. A Recruiter will review all results generated by AI. If you have any questions, please contact our HR department.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering and be a registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario. At least 5 years of relevant experience, including proficiency in structural design software and Canadian bridge design codes, is required.