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Engineering Lead
@ PERI
Calgary, Alberta
Overview
PERI is hiring an Engineering Lead to direct the structural design of formwork, shoring and scaffolding solutions across construction projects. The role leads and trains a team of engineers, designers and draftspersons, holds final design responsibility, and works directly with customers and job sites. The posting states a Civil Engineering degree, 7+ years of structural engineering experience, a valid driver's licence, and benefits including health, RRSP matching and a performance bonus.
Responsibilities:
- Lead local engineering team design efforts and training
- Develop formwork, shoring and scaffolding structural solutions
- Create 2D and 3D general arrangement and fabrication drawings
- Review, approve and authenticate calculations and drawings
- Set team schedule and assign tasks to meet deadlines
Requirements summary:
- Civil Engineering degree required
- 7+ years structural engineering and construction experience
- 4+ years structural analysis software experience
- Demonstrated leadership ability
- Knowledge of Canadian and provincial building codes
- Valid driver's licence and vehicle access
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-06
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-07
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-07
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Lead |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 7+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Travel | ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English, French |
| Licences & certifications | Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) |
| Driver’s licence | required, own vehicle |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Civil Engineering |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Tuition support, Performance bonus |
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PERI
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Weißenhorn |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 11 |
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.
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| Apply online peri.com/career | PERI Group Formwork Scaffolding Engineering Recruiting Team |
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