Building structural Engineer

BPA; Repentigny; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

BPA is seeking a Structural Design Engineer in Canada to focus on analysis, sizing, and optimization of steel, wood, and concrete structures within a BIM environment (Revit). The role requires coordinating with drafters and multidisciplinary teams, delivering high-quality calculations and drawings, and contributing to retrofit and new-build projects across Canada.

Fluency in French is preferred. You will mentor EITs, engage with clients, and participate in design reviews, ensuring alignment with

Qualifications

• 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

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 and external stakeholders
• 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)
• 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

Skills

French language

Canadian codes

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Construction Eng

OIQ membership

Tools

ETABS

SAP2000

SAFE

Revit Structure

BIM coordination

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