Structural Engineer

Aecon Concessions; Sherwood Park; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A Canadian infrastructure leader seeks a Structural Engineer in Sherwood Park, Alberta. The role includes developing structural designs for power plants and heavy industrial projects, requiring a Bachelor of Science in Civil/Structural Engineering and a minimum of 5 years relevant experience. Candidates should possess strong communication skills, structural design experience, and familiarity with engineering software. The company emphasizes safety, integrity, and accountability in its commitment to supporting its employees and fostering a diverse work environment.

Benefits

Mental health support

Career development programs

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in structural engineering and design.
• Professional Engineering (P.Eng) license in any province in Canada.
• Experience with seismic analysis and nuclear power plants.

Responsibilities

• Develop structural calculations, foundations, and designs.
• Review design documents to support project development.
• Prepare engineering designs and drawings based on project specifications.

Skills

Structural design experience

Reviewing codes and design documents

Performing structural calculations

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

Civil3D

STAAD Pro

ANSYS

Mathcad

AutoDesk Advance Steel

Job description

It has come to our attention that various international organizations or individuals have been offering false employment opportunities at Aecon Group Inc. Aecon Group Inc. employment policies and processes involve interviews, and candidates who seek employment are never required to pay us any sum of money. To do so would be contrary to our business conduct guidelines and ethical practices. We also do not extend formal offers of employment or execute employment agreements through social media or social chat platforms.

We take this matter extremely seriously and are working with the appropriate authorities to shut down such fraudulent schemes. Please remain vigilant on this matter and report any suspicious outreach to your local authorities and email any concerns [e-mail]

Date: Jan 16, 2026

Location: Sherwood Park, AB, CA

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

As a Canadian leader in infrastructure development, Aecon is safely and sustainably building what matters for future generations to thrive! We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of our generation, at the forefront of transformational change in transportation and energy, and partnering every day to build, connect, power, and strengthen our communities.

At Aecon, you can count on:

• Safety Always. Our number one core value. If we can’t do it safely, we don’t do it at all.
• Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
• Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.

We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. So, we invest in our people, just like they invest in us!

At Aecon we:

• Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Believe in helping you build your career through our Aecon University and Leadership Programs.
• Are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments, through initiatives like Equity, Diversity & Inclusion training, our Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs, and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to ensure we are building inclusion into every aspect of our culture at Aecon.
• Are a leader in sustainable construction. With a strong commitment to operating responsibly by minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities.

Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement – driven by the diversity, expertise and teamwork of our people. We’re always searching the globe for innovative, collaborative minds to join our best-in-class Aecon community!

What is the Opportunity?

From fabrication and modularization to new builds, turnaround and maintenance, Aecon Industrial leads the way in industrial construction and water infrastructure, providing clients in Canada and the U.S. with vertically integrated solutions and exceptional self-perform work.

We are seeking an enthusiastic Structural Engineer with experience supporting power generation and heavy industrial projects in either Edmonton, AB or Calgary, AB offices.

Responsibilities include the development of structural calculations, foundation and structural steel designs for various projects, from conceptual design through construction, including supporting structural site work. The successful applicant can look forward to projects including simple and combined cycle powerplants and plant retrofits throughout Canada and the United States that require all facets of structural engineering and design.

What You’ll Do Here:

• Structural design experience with Power Plant and/or heavy industrial projects.
• Reviewing relevant codes, design documents, specifications, and construction documents to support structural design and project development.
• Performing structural calculations, developing engineering reports, studies, specifications, and design drawings.
• Fully understands the process of preparing engineering designs and drawings based on the contracted scope of work, project specifications while staying within established budgets and schedules.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions in accordance with established design practices, standards, and procedures.

What You Bring to the Team:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil/Structural Engineering from a four-year accredited college or university.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in structural engineering and design.
• Professional Engineering (P.Eng) license in any province in Canada, and the ability to obtain additional licenses through comity would be considered an asset. Ability to obtain a license in any US state will be considered a strong asset.
• Experience with industry standard engineering software such as Civil3D, STAAD Pro, ANSYS, Mathcad, etc.
• The successful candidate must have strong communication skills and be capable of collaborating with the multi-discipline engineers and designers.
• Experience with seismic analysis and design of structures, systems, and components for nuclear power plants.
• Experience with AutoDesk Advance Steel would be considered an asset.

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner. Through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations, appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.

As part of our commitment to fair and transparent hiring practices, Aecon may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in screening and reviewing candidates. These tools are applied responsibly and in accordance with applicable privacy laws and Aecon’s AI Usage Policy. All final decisions are made by qualified Aecon team members.