Intermediate/Senior Civil Structural Engineer

Bluestar Engineering Ltd.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Bluestar Engineering Ltd., based in Calgary, seeks Intermediate and Senior Civil/Structural Engineers to lead commercial building structural design. You will perform analysis, create detailed drawings, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver robust structural solutions for industrial projects.

Key qualifications include a civil engineering degree, Alberta P.Eng. eligibility, 5+ years in commercial building design, and proficiency with STAAD.Pro, AutoCAD, Revit, and Tekla.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related discipline.
• P.Eng. designation in Alberta or eligibility for registration with APEGA.
• 5+ years of experience in commercial building structural design; EPCM experience preferred.
• Strong experience with structural steel design and reinforced concrete foundations.
• Proficiency with STAAD.Pro or similar software; experience with FEA and structural modelling.
• Familiarity with NBCC, CSA S16, CSA A23.3 and IBC; strong technical reporting skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines; independent work style.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with other disciplines to develop designs and complete civil/structural drawing packages for commercial/industrial buildings.
• Design structural steel framing systems: beams, columns, bracing, connections, and supporting structures.
• Design concrete foundations for buildings, pipe racks, and equipment.
• Create 2D drawings using AutoCAD from sketches/redlines.
• Check drawings for completeness and code compliance; implement revisions as needed.
• Produce pile layouts, structural plans/sections, and bills of materials.

Skills

Structural analysis

Communication

Project management

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Civil Engineering Technologist diploma or equivalent

Tools

STAAD.Pro

AutoCAD

Revit

CADWorx Steel

Tekla

Job description

Bluestar Engineering Ltd. is a Calgary-based EPCM company specializing in small to medium size upstream oil and gas projects. As a fully integrated multi-discipline organization, Bluestar offers a full spectrum of engineering services for identifying, planning, and executing capital projects and optimizing existing ones.

Position Overview:

We are seeking Intermediate and Senior Civil/Structural Engineers with strong experience in commercial building design to join our Civil Engineering team. The successful candidate will be responsible for structural analysis, design, and preparation of engineering deliverables for a variety of commercial and industrial projects.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with other disciplines to develop designs and complete civil/structural drawing packages for commercial and industrial buildings.
• Design structural steel framing systems, including beams, columns, bracing, connections, and supporting structures.
• Design concrete foundations for buildings, pipe racks, and equipment.
• Use detailed sketches or redlines to design 2D drawings using AutoCAD.
• Check drawings to ensure they are complete and compliant with standards and specifications.
• Make revisions and improvements to designs/drawings in accordance with changing project demands.
• Produce pile layout, structural plans and sections, civil/structural bills of materials, etc.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Alberta, or eligibility for registration with APEGA.
• 5 - 10+ years of experience in commercial building structural design. EPCM experience is preferred.
• Strong experience with structural steel design and reinforced concrete foundation design.
• Proficiency with STAAD.Pro or similar structural analysis software.
• Experience with finite element analysis (FEA) and structural modelling.
• Good understanding of Canadian structural design codes and standards, including NBCC, CSA S16, CSA A23.3, and applicable loading requirements. Experience with the International Building Code is an asset.
• Strong engineering calculation and technical documentation skills.
• Excellent technical report writing and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Requirements:

• A Civil Engineering Technologist diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in commercial building structural design. EPCM experience is preferred.
• Experience with industrial structures, equipment supports, pipe racks, or foundations.
• Extensive experience with Revit, AutoCAD & CADWorx Steel, and Tekla, or other structural modelling/detailing software.
• Experience producing pile layout, structural plans and sections, civil/structural bills of materials, etc.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Personable and able to work with a team in a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Ability to adjust to change and multitask in a fast-paced setting.

Bluestar Engineering Ltd. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.