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Intermediate / Senior Structural Engineer

Provide technical expertise in structural building systems and oversee the design process from conceptualization through construction. Lead project coordination with stakeholders and mentor junior staff while supporting business development initiatives.

  • Hybrid
  • Edmonton, AB
  • Posted Jul 2, 2026
  • 1 position

Job summary

Stantec Buildings is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. We take an innovative, collaborative approach to projects, sharing a common belief that sustainable design for the built environment can make the world a better place for future generations. Join us and design your place with Stantec. The Edmonton office has a vibrant and dynamic environment with excellent opportunities for professional growth. We are a multidiscipline team working across Alberta in multiple sectors for a variety of clients. Our projects vary in size ranging from small commercial developments to light industrial, government, community, and private sector facilities. Your Opportunity The successful candidate for this Intermediate / Senior Structural Engineer – Buildings position will provide technical expertise in structural buildings systems, support of and proactive involvement in ongoing business development initiatives, and aid in further enhancement of Structural Engineering practice within our Buildings Engineering team. We are involved in a wide range of projects of various complexity in multiple sectors including data centres, defense facilities, healthcare facilities, advanced educational projects and infrastructure projects, yet also undertake small and medium sized rehabilitation, renovation, commercial development, light industrial and structural assessment work. Within the larger Stantec design community the range of opportunity and challenge is significant and broad. You will work with senior buildings colleagues providing your design expertise to the team with a focus on supporting the growth of the Structural Engineering and Buildings Architecture and Engineering practice with intention to increase our market share. Your Key Responsibilities * Liaise with owners, architects, engineering disciplines, and other project stakeholders to determine project objectives. Relay objectives to project team. Ensure project objectives are met. * Prepare and coordinate structural engineering designs from conceptual design, through tender into construction. * Prepare and oversee design calculations, technical specifications, and engineering drawings for concrete, steel, masonry and wood building structures. * Apply professional seal to construction documents and engineering reports. * Monitor and take professional responsibility for design completed by structural team members. * Overseeing structural construction, reviewing the installation and assembly of structural elements, ensuring adherence to design specifications, collaborating with contractors and structural team members to address structural challenges and resolve technical issues on-site. * Ensure Stantec’s Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) procedures are followed during project planning and execution. * Assist Project Managers in developing project budgets, work plans, and schedules. * Assist in the coordination of project design activities and the preparation of engineering work schedules a part of an overall integrated team. * Coordinate design work with project team members, other disciplines, and other offices as required by project size. Support Construction Administration personnel. * Coach junior staff members both informally and through formal presentations. * Participate in overall Stantec Buildings business development activities. Stantec’s Buildings team is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, consultants, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. Our collaborative culture and our innovative, sustainable approach to projects help us create buildings that matter to our world. Together, we are enhancing the quality of life globally through design. Join us and design your place with Stantec. Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week. Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off. Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account. The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

What you’ll do

Provide technical expertise in structural building systems and oversee the design process from conceptualization through construction. Lead project coordination with stakeholders and mentor junior staff while supporting business development initiatives.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering and over 15 years of post-graduation experience. Must be a registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng) in Canada with proficiency in structural software like ETABS and SAP 2000.

Benefits

• Health Plans • Dental Plans • Vision Plans • Wellness Program • Health Care Spending Account • Wellness Spending Account • Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan • Employee Stock Purchase Program • Group Tax-Free Savings Account • Life Insurance • Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance • Short-Term Disability Plans • Long-Term Disability Plans • Emergency Travel Benefits • Tuition Reimbursement • Professional Membership Fee Coverage • Paid Time Off

Listed skills

  • Project managementPreferred

Other relevant skills

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  • Structural Design
  • Business Development
  • Project Management
  • Finite Element Analysis
  • Concrete Design
  • Steel Design
  • Masonry Design
  • Wood Design
  • Construction Administration
  • QA/QC Procedures
  • Technical Specifications
  • Leadership
  • Communication
  • Time Management
  • Team Building
  • Stakeholder Management

Job areas

  • Engineering
  • Construction
  • Consulting
  • Environmental & Sustainability
  • Management & Leadership

Additional details

Minimum education
Bachelor’s degree
Minimum experience
10+ years
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week