Senior Structural Engineer

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.