Senior Structural Engineer - Utility Infrastructure (Remote)

Primary Engineering and Construction Corporation; Burnaby, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work options

Job summary

Primary Engineering and Construction Corporation is seeking a Structural Engineer to lead the design of utility infrastructure across Canada, including transmission and distribution structures and substations. You will develop drawings, calculations, and reports, and oversee analysis for steel, concrete, and wood structures.

The role requires 6–8 years in structural engineering within electrical utility sectors, with Canadian PE eligibility or licensure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an accredited university.
• Registered or eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer in Canada.
• Minimum 6–8 years of relevant structural engineering experience in electrical utility, energy, or infrastructure sectors.
• Experience in transmission line, distribution, and/or substation structural design.

Responsibilities

• Lead the structural design and engineering of utility infrastructure, including transmission and distribution structures, substations, foundations, equipment supports, and related components.
• Prepare and oversee engineering deliverables such as structural drawings, calculations, specifications, design reports, and construction details.
• Perform and review structural analyses for steel, concrete, wood, and other utility structures and foundations.
• Develop structural designs for overhead transmission facilities including poles, towers, crossarms, and foundations.
• Design and specify structural and foundation systems for substations and related site infrastructure.
• Perform loading condition analyses including wind, ice, seismic, and construction loads.
• Mentor and direct engineers, designers, and drafters to ensure technical excellence.
• Prepare project estimates, material take-offs, and tender/construction packages.
• Build and maintain client relationships and coordinate with utilities and contractors.

Skills

Project leadership

Mentoring junior staff

Client relationship building

Wind, ice, seismic loading knowledge

Autonomous workload management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Registered or eligible for Professional Engineer in Canada

Tools

STAAD.Pro

SAP2000

RISA

PLS-POLE

PLS-TOWER

Job description

Primary Engineering and Construction Corporation is seeking a Structural Engineer to lead the design of utility infrastructure across Canada, including transmission and distribution structures and substations. You will develop drawings, calculations, and reports, and oversee analysis for steel, concrete, and wood structures.

The role requires 6–8 years in structural engineering within electrical utility sectors, with Canadian PE eligibility or licensure.