Building Structural Engineer

BPA; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

BPA is seeking a Structural Design Engineer in Montreal to lead the design of building structures in concrete, steel, and wood. You will run advanced analyses, create model-based designs, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.

The role requires 6–10 years of Canadian project experience, a Civil Engineering degree, and OIQ membership. Proficiency in Revit/BIM and fluent French are essential for client and team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a structural focus and licensure in Quebec (OIQ) is required.
• Minimum 6–10 years of Canadian building structural design experience and strong steel/concrete/wood expertise.
• Fluency in French is required for coordination with clients and internal teams.
• Proficient in advanced structural analysis using ETABS, SAP2000, and SAFE and in BIM environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and size building structures in reinforced concrete, steel, and wood.
• Perform advanced structural analyses using ETABS, SAP2000, and SAFE.
• Develop economical structural concepts compliant with Canadian standards.
• Coordinate with internal disciplines and external stakeholders.
• Develop and validate design assumptions, models, and load cases.
• Contribute to preliminary and detailed design phases.
• Ensure deliverables meet quality standards and BIM integration in Revit.

Skills

Structural design

Numerical analysis

BIM coordination

French language

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

OIQ membership in good standing

Tools

ETABS

SAP2000

SAFE

Revit Structure

CCQ/CSA codes

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking a Structural Design Engineer who is passionate about in-depth structural design and technical challenges. The role is primarily focused on the analysis, sizing, and optimization of steel, wood, and concrete structures within a BIM (Revit) environment, for a variety of building projects.

The successful candidate will act as a technical reference in design, working closely with other engineers, drafters, and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and size building structures in reinforced concrete, steel, and wood
• Perform advanced structural analyses using ETABS, SAP2000, and SAFE
• Develop efficient, economical structural concepts that comply with Canadian standards
• Experience working in existing buildings and retrofit projects.
• Ensure technical coordination of projects with internal (mechanical, electrical, etc.) and external stakeholders (architects, clients, etc.)
• Develop and validate design assumptions, analytical models, and load cases
• Actively participate in preliminary and detailed design phases
• Contribute to solving complex structural challenges (renovations, existing constraints, phasing, etc.)
• Ensure the technical quality of deliverables (drawings, calculation notes, specifications)
• Collaborate with the BIM team to ensure structural integration in Revit
• Provide technical support to junior engineers (EITs) and drafters
• Occasionally participate in technical discussions with clients and partners
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously

Technological Environment

• Analysis software: ETABS, SAP2000, SAFE
• Modeling and coordination: Revit Structure (BIM)
• Standards and codes: CCQ, CSA (A23.3, S16, O86, etc.)

Desired Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Engineering with a structural focus. Graduate-level courses in building structures (reinforced concrete, dynamic analysis, seismic design, etc.) are considered an asset
• Member in good standing of the OIQ
• 6 to 10 years of experience in structural design of buildings in Canada
• Excellent technical expertise in steel, concrete, and wood
• Strong experience in numerical structural analysis
• Rigorous, analytical, and solution-oriented approach
• Ability to work on complex projects with a strong conceptual component
• Technical autonomy combined with an appreciation for collaborative work
• Excellent command of French

Assets

• Experience designing institutional, commercial, industrial, or complex residential projects
• Strong involvement in structural decision-making during the conceptual phase
• Interest in innovation, optimization, and high-performance structures
• Experience in a collaborative BIM environment