Residential Structural Engineer (P.Eng)

Edmonton Structural Engineers; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Edmonton Structural Engineers is seeking an Intermediate or Senior Residential Structural Engineer (P.Eng) to lead site inspections, perform calculations, develop practical solutions, and prepare permit‑ready drawings for Edmonton-area homes.

This full‑time hybrid role requires visiting sites, coordinating with homeowners, contractors, and designers, ensuring designs comply with Alberta building code and Canadian standards, and delivering clear reports and documentation.

Qualifications

• 3–10 years of residential structural engineering experience
• Active P.Eng registration in Alberta or eligibility with APEGA
• Strong knowledge of wood-frame residential construction
• Experience with load-bearing wall removals and beam sizing
• Experience inspecting and evaluating existing residential structures
• Proficiency with CAD software and structural engineering tools

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis and detailed calculations for residential projects
• Conduct residential structural inspections throughout Edmonton and surrounding communities
• Assess existing homes and identify practical solutions to structural issues
• Complete structural engineering for home renovations and additions
• Design structural modifications for load-bearing wall removals
• Size residential beams, columns, posts, headers, lintels, and supporting elements
• Prepare and review permit-ready structural drawings using CAD software
• Prepare engineering letters, reports, calculations, and supporting documentation
• Review construction for conformance with engineering drawings and recommendations
• Ensure designs comply with Alberta building codes and Canadian standards
• Collaborate with homeowners, contractors, renovators, designers, architects, and builders

Skills

Residential structural engineering

Project management

Communication

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Residential Structural Engineer (P.Eng) – Intermediate or Senior

$100,000 – $130,000/year

EIT's are welcome and encouraged to apply!

About Us

Edmonton Structural Engineers is a residential structural engineering firm serving homeowners, contractors, builders, and renovation professionals throughout Edmonton and surrounding communities.

We specialize in structural engineering for homes, including renovations, additions, structural modifications, inspections, and permit-ready engineering drawings.

Our typical projects include:

• Load-bearing wall removals
• Beam and column design
• Foundation inspections and repairs
• Structural assessments
• Home additions and renovations
• Basement developments and modifications
• Decks, balconies, and pergolas
• Residential framing
• Retaining walls
• Screw pile foundations
• Structural damage assessments
• Residential permit drawings
• Existing home modifications

Our goal is to provide homeowners and contractors with practical, understandable, and code-compliant engineering solutions that can be efficiently constructed and permitted.

We are a small firm built around professionalism, independence, and work-life balance. We are looking for a self-motivated Professional Engineer who has strong residential structural engineering experience and is comfortable managing projects from the initial site visit through calculations, drawings, and final engineering deliverables.

The Role

This is a full-time hybrid position based in the Greater Edmonton Area.

The successful candidate will work primarily from a home office while completing residential site inspections throughout Edmonton and surrounding communities.

This is a hands‑on residential engineering position. You will regularly visit homes, assess existing structures, complete structural calculations, develop practical solutions, and prepare the engineering documentation required for renovations, repairs, and permit applications.

Applicants must be available Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

A valid driver's license and access to a reliable personal vehicle are required for site visits.

Compensation

• $100,000 – $130,000 per year, commensurate with experience

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis and detailed calculations for residential projects
• Conduct residential structural inspections throughout Edmonton and surrounding communities
• Assess existing homes and identify practical solutions to structural issues
• Complete structural engineering for home renovations and additions
• Design structural modifications for load‑bearing wall removals
• Size residential beams, columns, posts, headers, lintels, and supporting elements
• Design wood, steel, and concrete structural components
• Review and design floor, roof, and wall framing modifications
• Complete foundation inspections and structural assessments
• Design foundation repairs and modifications
• Evaluate cracking, settlement, movement, and other residential structural concerns
• Complete structural engineering for decks, balconies, pergolas, and similar residential structures
• Design retaining walls
• Complete screw pile design, installation verification, and conformance reviews (training provided where required)
• Prepare and review permit‑ready structural drawings using CAD software
• Prepare engineering letters, reports, calculations, and supporting documentation
• Review construction for general conformance with engineering drawings and recommendations
• Ensure designs comply with applicable Alberta building codes and Canadian structural design standards
• Work directly with homeowners to explain structural issues and recommended solutions
• Collaborate with residential contractors, renovators, designers, architects, and builders
• Manage assigned residential projects from initial inspection through final deliverables
• Respond to contractor and client questions during construction
• Complete miscellaneous residential structural engineering tasks as required

Qualifications

• Active Professional Engineer (P.Eng) registration in Alberta or eligibility to obtain registration with APEGA
• Must reside in the Greater Edmonton Area
• 3–10 years of structural engineering experience
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from a recognized Canadian university
• Previous residential structural engineering experience is strongly preferred
• Experience inspecting and evaluating existing residential structures
• Experience with residential renovations, additions, and structural modifications
• Strong knowledge of wood‑frame residential construction
• Experience designing wood, steel, and concrete structural components
• Experience with load‑bearing wall removals, beam sizing, and residential framing modifications
• Experience assessing residential foundations and structural concerns
• Strong understanding of structural analysis and engineering calculations
• Proficiency with CAD software and structural engineering tools
• Familiarity with applicable Alberta building code requirements and Canadian design standards
• Ability to develop practical engineering solutions that contractors can efficiently construct
• Comfortable communicating directly with homeowners and explaining technical issues in straightforward terms
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple residential projects simultaneously
• Experience with screw piles or residential foundation systems is an asset
• Valid driver's license and access to a reliable personal vehicle