Civil Structural Design Checker

Equinox Engineering Ltd.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong, people-focused culture

Flexible work environment

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Equinox Engineering Ltd. is seeking a Civil Structural Design Checker with over 15 years of EPCM experience. The role involves ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and compliance of civil and structural design deliverables while mentoring design personnel. Successful candidates will hold an Engineering Design & Drafting Diploma and have extensive experience in the oil and gas sector. Join Equinox for a meaningful career in a collaborative environment with opportunities for longer-term development and growth.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of EPCM experience, preferably in oil and gas or energy facilities.
• Registered member of ASET.
• Extensive experience reviewing civil and structural systems and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy and completeness of civil structural drafting and design deliverables.
• Review and sign off on civil and structural design drawings.
• Communicate task status and design changes to the design team.

Skills

EPCM experience

Quality mindset

Collaboration skills

Strong communication

Education

Engineering Design & Drafting Diploma or Civil Engineering Technology Diploma

Tools

CADWorx

Advance Steel

Navisworks

Job description

Civil Structural Design Checker

Department: Drafting and Design

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Calgary, AB, Canada

Description

Equinox Engineering is a Calgary-based international EPCM firm, with offices in Canada, the United States, Australia, and India. We are a market leader in energy and processing facilities design, supporting projects across natural gas, oil, heavy oil, carbon capture, hydrogen, biofuels, and emerging energy sectors.

We are seeking a Civil Structural Design Checker with 15+ years of EPCM experience who brings deep technical expertise, a strong quality mindset, and a collaborative approach to project execution. This role is integral to ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and compliance of civil and structural design deliverables while supporting multidisciplinary teams and mentoring design personnel.

Why Join Equinox?

• Meaningful work across a wide range of energy, processing, and infrastructure projects
• Strong, people-focused culture emphasizing collaboration, mentorship, and technical excellence
• Flexible and supportive work environment with long-term career development opportunities
• Entrepreneurial culture that fosters technically strong and commercially minded leaders

What You’ll Do

As a Civil Structural Design Checker, you will be responsible for the accuracy and completeness of all civil structural drafting and design deliverables on the project. These include structural steel layouts and details, piling layouts and details, concrete details, ladders and platforms, steel structures, earthworks and associated 3D models.

Technical Support

• Review and sign off on civil and structural design drawings for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to client specifications and design standards
• Review and approve bills of materials
• Support preparation and refinement of civil and structural design drawings, including:
  • Structural steel layouts and details
  • Concrete, piling, and foundation drawings
  • Ladders, platforms, steel structures, and earthworks
• Support development and maintenance of 3D models using CADWorx and Advance Steel

Collaboration & Project Execution

• Coordinate work packages and provide technical direction to Civil Structural design personnel
• Conduct regular coordination meetings with the Civil Structural Design Lead
• Communicate task status, design changes, and continuous improvement opportunities to the design team
• Develop productive working relationships across engineering disciplines and project teams

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Ensure all deliverables comply with engineering standards, client specifications, and EPCM best practices
• Maintain strict adherence to electronic filing systems, folder structures, and document control procedures
• Act as a quality gatekeeper, ensuring designs meet Equinox’s high technical and safety standards

Technical Exposure

• Civil and structural design for oil & gas facilities, energy transition, and brownfield projects
• Advanced 3D model review using CADWorx, Advance Steel, and Navisworks
• Complex EPCM project environments requiring strong coordination and technical judgment

About You

• Engineering Design & Drafting Diploma or Civil Engineering Technology Diploma
• 15+ years of EPCM experience, preferably in oil and gas or energy facilities
• Registered member of ASET
• Extensive experience reviewing civil and structural systems and drawings
• Strong understanding of structural steel, concrete, piling, and foundations
• Proven ability to provide guidance and mentorship to design personnel
• Detail-oriented, quality-driven, and confident taking accountability for deliverable sign-off
• Strong communicator who collaborates effectively within multidisciplinary teams

Ready to Apply?

If you’re looking to play a key technical assurance role, contribute to complex energy projects, and support the development of high-performing civil and structural design teams, we’d love to hear from you.