Engineer, Structural

EPCOR Technologies Inc.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

EPCOR Water Services in Edmonton, Alberta, is hiring a full-time Structural Engineer to design, assess, and deliver critical wastewater infrastructure projects across the project lifecycle, from planning through construction support.

Reporting to the Engineering Design Services Manager, you will perform structural analyses, review consultant designs, ensure compliance with Alberta Building Code and CSA standards, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver safe,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with specialization in Structural or Geotechnical Engineering.
• Master’s Degree in Structural or Geotechnical Engineering is highly desirable.
• Must be registered as a Professional Engineer with APEGA.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in Structural/Geotechnical design (drainage, pump stations, outfalls).
• Familiarity with Alberta Building Code and CSA standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide input to Linear Asset Engineering plans and ensure alignment with strategy.
• Develop deliverables within the Linear Asset Engineering plan.
• Ensure on-time delivery of in-house design and shop drawings.
• Review and develop design processes to meet codes and mitigate risks.
• Perform structural simulations, FE analysis, and calculations.
• Review consultant designs and materials for system infrastructure.
• Provide geotechnical support and coordinate with facilities and plants.

Skills

Structural engineering

Geotechnical engineering

Finite element analysis

Hydraulics

Project coordination

Code compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Master’s degree in Structural/Geotechnical Engineering

Professional Engineer (APEGA)

Tools

Finite Element Analysis software (e.g., ANSYS)

Computer modeling

CAD software

Job description

Organization EUI, Water Services, Engineering & Technical Services

JobID 16845

Location Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Closing Date Oct 30, 2026

Weekly Hours of Work 40

Business Unit Water Services

EPCOR Water Services provides water treatment and delivery and wastewater collection and treatment to Edmonton residents and water service to regional customers. The planning, building, operating and maintenance of the plants, reservoirs, pipes, tunnels, pump stations and stormwater management facilities is facilitated by more than 1300 employees working on all aspects of the water cycle. If you're looking for new opportunities, people who care and work that matters,

Highlights of the job

We are hiring a f ull Time, p ermanent Structural Engineer position working out of the Rossdale Water Treatment Plant in Edmonton, Alberta.

As a Structural Engineer, you will play a key role in the design, assessment, and delivery of critical wastewater infrastructure projects that support the communities we serve. Reporting to the Manager, Engineering Design Services, you will provide structural engineering expertise for l inear a ssets throughout the project lifecycle, from planning and design through construction support. Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, you'll help develop innovative, compliant, and cost-effective solutions while ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget.

We welcome applications from internal and external candidates . EPCOR employees are encouraged to apply using their '@epcor.com' email address to ensure proper consideration of internal seniority.

What you’d be responsible for

• Provide input to the Linear Asset Engineering plans and directions, ensure an appropriate understanding of the strategy throughout design and ensure on-going effective positioning and appropriate relationships between other positions.
• Develop and implement stratum appropriate (3 – 12 month) deliverables within the context of the Linear Asset Engineering business plan.
• Ensure the delivery of optimal results against appropriate performance metrics that include productivity, quality, and on-time delivery of in-house design, construction and shop drawings.
• Develop, implement and review design processes to ensure compliance to policies, standards, regulatory requirements and ensure mitigation of risks.
• Perform required structural simulations, computer modeling, finite element analysis and calculations for various structural designs to ensure the designs are optimized, cost effective, and comply with governing design codes and regulations.
• Review new products proposed by consultants, manufacturers, suppliers to use in the system infrastructure. Conduct research on new materials and technologies available in market to use in drainage infrastructure projects.
• Review design calculations, structural simulations, geotechnical reports, methods, procedures and construction drawings submitted by consultants and ensure the work meets applicable codes, and EWSI standards, include ensuring design are constructible and cost effective.
• Confirm design intent, complete conceptual designs, preliminary and detailed designs for capital projects including flood mitigation, sewer upgrading and rehabilitation, sewer separation, etc. Provide support to various other areas including Facilities and Plants.
• Provide Geotechnical support.
• Coordinates operability and constructability hazard review of projects to optimize designs.
• Provide oversight on the management of contracts and contractors
• Demonstrate a high performance, high discipline, safe, accountable, focused, innovative and achievement-oriented, easy to do business with manner of working

What’s required to be successful

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with specialization in Structural or Geotechnical Engineering.
• Master’s Degree in Structural or Geotechnical Engineering is highly desirable.
• Must be registered as a Professional Engineer with APEGA.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in a Professional Engineer role, involving various structural designs, including drainage structures, pump & lift stations, outfalls etc.
• A proven experience in structural and geotechnical design, including design of drainage and municipal infrastructures.
• Must be familiar with Alberta Building Code, Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Code, CSA A23.3, S16, S6, S16, O86 and municipal bylaws.
• Knowledge in Finite Element Analysis, computer modeling and simulation; steel, concrete and wood design.
• Knowledge in fluid mechanics, hydraulics, pipe & open channel flow, pump selection and design is desirable.
• Knowledge in slope stability, erosion and sediment control, as well as earth load analysis for underground infrastructure is preferable.
• Knowledge in storm-water management and low impact development (LIDs) is desirable.
• A requirement of working for EPCOR is that you are at least 18 years of age, successfully attained a high school diploma (GED, or equivalent level of secondary education) and legally entitled to work in Canada. (A copy of a valid work permit may be required.)
• If you are considered for the position, clearance is required on all applicable background checks (which may include criminal, identity, educational, and/or credit) and professional reference checks. Some EPCOR positions require an enhanced level of background assessment, which is dictated by law. These positions require advanced criminal record checks that must also be conducted from time to time after commencement of employment.
• A technical/practical assessment may be administered during the selection process and this exercise will be used as a part of the selection criterion.
• To meet the physical demands required of some positions, candidates must be in good physical condition and willing to work in all weather conditions. Clearance on pre-placement medical and drug and alcohol testing may be required.
• Prior infractions for unsafe driving behaviours will be evaluated and considered for non-selection regardless of current demerits on file .
• If you are required to provide your own personal reliable vehicle : Successful applicants must provide their own vehicles with appropriate insurance in accordance with EPCOR’s Employee Mileage Reimbursement Policy. You will be reimbursed in accordance with EPCOR’s Employee Mileage Reimbursement Policy.
• Use of AI: Our recruitment process may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence, to support application screening and certain assessment steps. All recruitment activities, including hiring decisions, are led by our hiring managers and talent acquisition team.