Structural Design Engineer, Construction Engineering

Entuitive; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Structural Design Engineer for its Ottawa office. This role involves leading the design of diverse structural projects and mentoring staff while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate will hold a P.Eng in Ontario and have extensive structural design experience. You will enhance construction methodologies and deliver innovative solutions in a supportive work environment, focused on staff development and flexible working schedules.

Benefits

Employer paid medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous parental leave policy

RRSP matching up to 5%

Profit-sharing plan

Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng) in Ontario required.
• Minimum 6 years of structural design experience; 8+ years preferred for senior candidates.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and analysis of complex structural systems.
• Provide engineering support to contractors during construction.
• Guide and mentor junior engineers and technical staff.

Skills

Project Management

Excellent Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Master’s degree (asset)

Job description

About us

At Entuitive, we do things differently. We’re a collaborative, forward-thinking firm on a mission to reimagine the future of the built environment. Our team of high-calibre professionals is passionate about transforming how buildings and infrastructure are conceived and constructed. If you're looking to make a meaningful impact while growing your career, we invite you to join us.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking aSenior Structural Design Engineerto join our growing Ottawa office. This role offers the chance to lead innovative projects, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. You’ll be a key representative of Entuitive to our clients and industry partners, helping to shape the future of construction engineering.

We are also open to considering candidates at theIntermediate Engineerlevel who demonstrate strong technical capabilities and leadership potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and analysis of complex structural systems, including buildings, bridges, underground infrastructure, and temporary works.

• Provide immediate engineering support to contractors during construction.

• Conduct site visits and field reviews, supporting contract administration and construction-phase services.

• Guide and mentor junior engineers and technical staff.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and consultants, facilitating meetings and resolving technical challenges.

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop optimal design solutions.

• Contribute to the development of innovative construction engineering strategies.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering (Master’s degree is an asset).

• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng) in Ontario is required for senior-level applicants.

• Minimum 6 years of structural design experience; 8+ years preferred for senior-level candidates.

• Proven experience in the design of temporary structures and construction engineering.

• Familiarity with cut-and-cover structures, temporary shoring, utility relocation, and construction staging.

• Experience working directly with contractors and on active construction sites.

• Strong understanding of engineering principles and design methodologies.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present ideas clearly and collaborate effectively.

• Ability to manage multiple projects of varying size and complexity.

• Experience in bridge design and/or construction engineering for bridges is an asset.

• Experience in jacking and temporary load transfer is preferred.

• Experience in soil-structure interaction analysis is preferred.

• Professional Engineer licensed in Quebec (OIQ) is an asset.

• Familiarity with MTO procedures is an asset.

• Flexible working hours, 37.5 hour work week.

• Minimum 3 days a week in office. Building strong relationships and collaborating internally is important to us!

• Commitment to staff growth through mentoring and training.

• Employer paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for employees and their dependents.

• Generous parental leave policy.

• RRSP matching up to 5%.

• Participation in our discretionary profit-sharing plan.

About Entuitive

We are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment where all employees and clients feel valued, respected, and supported. Entuitive will ensure that reasonable accommodations are made to persons with disabilities during the recruitment and assessment processes.

If you are excited about this opportunity and are interested in learning more about Entuitive, please check out our About Us page.

At Entuitive, we prioritize human-centric evaluation methods and do not utilize AI for screening or recruitment processes.