Structural Department Head

Skyline Recruitment Ltd; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Professional development

Team leadership opportunities

Profit share

Job summary

Skyline Recruitment Ltd in Edmonton seeks a senior structural engineering leader to oversee projects from concept to construction, delivering wood, concrete, steel, and masonry structures for commercial, multi-dwelling, and institutional buildings. You will manage multidisciplinary teams, drive technical excellence, maintain client relationships, and ensure adherence to NBCC and permits processes, with a strong emphasis on leadership and process improvements.

A P.Eng.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10-12 years of structural engineering experience in commercial, multi-dwelling units, and institutional projects involving wood, concrete, steel, and masonry.
• At least 5 years in management/leadership roles.
• Proficiency in structural modeling software (ETABS, SAFE, S-Frame).
• Registered P.Eng. with APEGA.
• In-depth knowledge of NBCC, structural principles, permitting, and construction processes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple structural projects from concept through construction, including design, detailing, specifications, and permitting.
• Provide structural details and prepare documentation using modeling software like ETABS, SAFE, and S-Frame.
• Oversee teams of engineers and designers to ensure timely, high-quality delivery.
• Communicate effectively with building owners, architects, and contractors on design intent, timelines, rough cost estimates, and project direction.
• Guide projects through permitting processes and construction phases.
• Develop and maintain departmental procedures, processes, and design documentation standards.
• Track progress across multiple projects and provide strategic input.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Education

P.Eng. with APEGA

Tools

ETABS

SAFE

S-Frame

Job description

Salary Range: $120,000-150,000 CAD 5% Profit Share

Type: Full-time

About the Employer

A well-established engineering consultancy seeking to expand its structural engineering leadership team in Edmonton. The role offers the chance to manage high-profile commercial, multi-family, and institutional projects within a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.

Role Summary

This senior leadership position oversees structural engineering projects from inception to completion, managing multidisciplinary teams and delivering wood-framed, concrete, steel, and masonry structures for commercial, multi-dwelling, and institutional buildings. The successful candidate will drive technical excellence, client relationships, and process improvements while ensuring compliance with codes and standards.

Key Responsibilities

Project & Technical Leadership

• Manage multiple structural projects from concept through construction, including design, detailing, specifications, and permitting.
• Provide structural details and prepare documentation using modeling software like ETABS, SAFE, and S-Frame.
• Oversee teams of engineers and designers to ensure timely, high-quality delivery.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Communicate effectively with building owners, architects, and contractors on design intent, timelines, rough cost estimates, and project direction.
• Guide projects through permitting processes and construction phases.

Operational Excellence

• Develop and maintain departmental procedures, processes, and design documentation standards.
• Track progress across multiple projects and provide strategic input.

Qualifications

Required

• Minimum 10-12 years of structural engineering experience in commercial, multi-dwelling units, and institutional projects involving wood, concrete, steel, and masonry.
• At least 5 years in management/leadership roles.
• Proficiency in structural modeling software (ETABS, SAFE, S-Frame).
• Registered P.Eng. with APEGA.
• In-depth knowledge of NBCC, structural principles, permitting, and construction processes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Assets

• P.Eng. registration in other Canadian jurisdictions.

What's Offered

Competitive salary in the $120K-150K range, commensurate with experience, plus comprehensive benefits typical for senior engineering roles in Edmonton (health coverage, professional development, team leadership opportunities).