Civil Structural Design Checker
Department: Drafting and Design

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Calgary, AB, Canada

Description
Equinox Engineering is a Calgary-based international EPCM firm, with offices in Canada, the United States, Australia, and India. We are a market leader in energy and processing facilities design, supporting projects across natural gas, oil, heavy oil, carbon capture, hydrogen, biofuels, and emerging energy sectors.

We are seeking a Civil Structural Design Checker with 15+ years of EPCM experience who brings deep technical expertise, a strong quality mindset, and a collaborative approach to project execution. This role is integral to ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and compliance of civil and structural design deliverables while supporting multidisciplinary teams and mentoring design personnel.

Why Join Equinox?

Meaningful work across a wide range of energy, processing, and infrastructure projects

Strong, people-focused culture emphasizing collaboration, mentorship, and technical excellence

Flexible and supportive work environment with long-term career development opportunities

Entrepreneurial culture that fosters technically strong and commercially minded leaders

What You’ll Do
As a Civil Structural Design Checker, you will be responsible for the accuracy and completeness of all civil structural drafting and design deliverables on the project. These include structural steel layouts and details, piling layouts and details, concrete details, ladders and platforms, steel structures, earthworks and associated 3D models.

Technical Support

Review and sign off on civil and structural design drawings for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to client specifications and design standards

Review and approve bills of materials

Support preparation and refinement of civil and structural design drawings, including:

Structural steel layouts and details

Concrete, piling, and foundation drawings

Ladders,



platforms, steel structures, and earthworks

Support development and maintenance of 3D models using CADWorx and Advance Steel

Collaboration & Project Execution

Coordinate work packages and provide technical direction to Civil Structural design personnel

Conduct regular coordination meetings with the Civil Structural Design Lead

Communicate task status, design changes, and continuous improvement opportunities to the design team

Develop productive working relationships across engineering disciplines and project teams

Safety, Quality & Compliance

Ensure all deliverables comply with engineering standards, client specifications, and EPCM best practices

Maintain strict adherence to electronic filing systems, folder structures, and document control procedures

Act as a quality gatekeeper, ensuring designs meet Equinox’s high technical and safety standards

Technical Exposure

Civil and structural design for oil & gas facilities, energy transition, and brownfield projects

Advanced 3D model review using CADWorx, Advance Steel, and Navisworks

Complex EPCM project environments requiring solid coordination and technical judgment

About You

Engineering Design & Drafting Diploma or Civil Engineering Technology Diploma

15+ years of EPCM experience, preferably in oil and gas or energy facilities

Registered member of ASET

Extensive experience reviewing civil and structural systems and drawings

Strong understanding of structural steel, concrete, piling, and foundations

Proven ability to provide guidance and mentorship to design personnel

Detail-oriented, quality-driven, and confident taking accountability for deliverable sign-off

Strong communicator who collaborates effectively within multidisciplinary teams

Ready to Apply?
If you’re looking to play a key technical assurance role, contribute to complex energy projects, and support the development of high-performing civil and structural design teams, we’d love to hear from you.

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📌 Civil Structural Design Checker (Alberta)
🏢 Equinox Engineering
📍 Alberta