Structural Technologist

Design Works Engineering Ltd; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Design Works Engineering is looking for an intermediate Structural Technologist in Calgary, AB, to support various engineering projects by preparing designs, coordinating with project engineers, and utilizing AutoCAD and Revit to produce construction documents. Ideal candidates will have a diploma and 5-10 years of experience in structural design, especially for multi-family residential buildings.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years experience designing multi-family residential buildings.
• Experience in structural design considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare structural designs/drawings in accordance with best practices.
• Assist in coordination of drawing sets with client expectations.
• Conduct site visits for information collection and construction reviews.

Skills

Structural design

Coordination with project engineers

AutoCAD

Revit

Fluency in English

Education

Diploma in structural design

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Microsoft Office

Job description

Welcome to Design Works Engineering!

We’re a dynamic, multi-disciplinary engineering firm offering expertise in civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, energy modelling, and fire protection design. United by a shared vision, our diverse team is passionate about delivering outstanding projects—and building even stronger relationships.

At Design Works, we’re a team of innovative professionals from all backgrounds, and we’re excited to connect with like-minded individuals who are ready to make an impact.

About the Role:

We are actively seeking an intermediate Structural Technologist at our growing location in Calgary, AB.

What will you be doing?

• Collect client and project information and prepare structural designs/drawings in accordance with best practice design and relevant codes and standards.
• Working with project engineers to assist in coordination of drawings sets with client expectations including architectural coordination, value engineering and industry standard practices
• Use AutoCAD to prepare 2D drawing sets for construction level documents in various materials (wood, steel, concrete, precast products, etc.).
• Use Revit to prepare 3D Building Information (BIM) models and export to 2D drawing sets.
• Coordinate structural design with Architecture, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, and other project consultants under the direction of the project Engineer.
• Visit project site to collect required information.
• Visit Construction site to complete construction reviews.
• Performs other duties as assigned by project engineers.

What you bring?

• A diploma in structural design with a minimum of 5-10 years experience
• Experience designing multi-family residential buildings
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and Revit
• Basic design experience in wood, steel and/or concrete is considered an asset
• Fluent in English

Who you are:

• You are a natural self-starter with the ability to prioritize, self-schedule, meet tight deadlines, and work with colleagues from various departments, market sectors, and locations
• You are comfortable multi-tasking and prioritizing tasks without guidance
• You are hard-working, reliable, and you have open communication with your team
• You thrive in a fast-paced environment, where you welcome challenges, rather than shy away from them

At Design Works Engineering, we believe in building careers—not just offering jobs. Empowering our team to reach their full potential is central to our mission and essential to delivering exceptional value on every project.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. If you believe this opportunity aligns with your skills and aspirations, we encourage you to apply with confidence. Should you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to let us know.

Only the most qualified candidates will be contacted directly by our team for the next steps.