Residential Structural Engineer (P.Eng) – Intermediate or Senior

$100,000 – $130,000/year

EIT's are welcome and encouraged to apply!

About Us

Edmonton Structural Engineers is a residential structural engineering firm serving homeowners, contractors, builders, and renovation professionals throughout Edmonton and surrounding communities.

We specialize in structural engineering for homes, including renovations, additions, structural modifications, inspections, and permit-ready engineering drawings.

Our typical projects include:

Load-bearing wall removals

Beam and column design

Foundation inspections and repairs

Structural assessments

Home additions and renovations

Basement developments and modifications

Decks, balconies, and pergolas

Residential framing

Retaining walls

Screw pile foundations

Structural damage assessments

Residential permit drawings

Existing home modifications

Our goal is to provide homeowners and contractors with practical, understandable, and code-compliant engineering solutions that can be efficiently constructed and permitted.

We are a small firm built around professionalism, independence, and work-life balance. We are looking for a self-motivated Professional Engineer who has strong residential structural engineering experience and is comfortable managing projects from the initial site visit through calculations, drawings, and final engineering deliverables.

The Role

This is a full-time hybrid position based in the Greater Edmonton Area.

The successful candidate will work primarily from a home office while completing residential site inspections throughout Edmonton and surrounding communities.

This is a hands‑on residential engineering position. You will regularly visit homes, assess existing structures, complete structural calculations, develop practical solutions, and prepare the engineering documentation required for renovations, repairs, and permit applications.

Applicants must be available Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.





A valid driver's license and access to a reliable personal vehicle are required for site visits.

Compensation

$100,000 – $130,000 per year , commensurate with experience

Responsibilities

Perform structural analysis and detailed calculations for residential projects

Conduct residential structural inspections throughout Edmonton and surrounding communities

Assess existing homes and identify practical solutions to structural issues

Complete structural engineering for home renovations and additions

Design structural modifications for load‑bearing wall removals

Size residential beams, columns, posts, headers, lintels, and supporting elements

Design wood, steel, and concrete structural components

Review and design floor, roof, and wall framing modifications

Complete foundation inspections and structural assessments

Design foundation repairs and modifications

Evaluate cracking, settlement, movement, and other residential structural concerns

Complete structural engineering for decks, balconies, pergolas, and similar residential structures

Design retaining walls

Complete screw pile design, installation verification, and conformance reviews (training provided where required)

Prepare and review permit‑ready structural drawings using CAD software

Prepare engineering letters, reports, calculations, and supporting documentation

Review construction for general conformance with engineering drawings and recommendations

Ensure designs comply with applicable Alberta building codes and Canadian structural design standards





Work directly with homeowners to explain structural issues and recommended solutions

Collaborate with residential contractors, renovators, designers, architects, and builders

Manage assigned residential projects from initial inspection through final deliverables

Respond to contractor and client questions during construction

Complete miscellaneous residential structural engineering tasks as required

Qualifications

Active Qualified Engineer (P.Eng) registration in Alberta or eligibility to obtain registration with APEGA

Must reside in the Greater Edmonton Area

3–10 years of structural engineering experience

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from a recognized Canadian university

Previous residential structural engineering experience is strongly preferred

Experience inspecting and evaluating existing residential structures

Experience with residential renovations, additions, and structural modifications

Strong knowledge of wood‑frame residential construction

Experience designing wood, steel, and concrete structural components

Experience with load‑bearing wall removals, beam sizing, and residential framing modifications

Experience assessing residential foundations and structural concerns

Strong understanding of structural analysis and engineering calculations

Proficiency with CAD software and structural engineering tools

Familiarity with applicable Alberta building code requirements and Canadian design standards

Ability to develop practical engineering solutions that contractors can efficiently construct

Comfortable communicating directly with homeowners and explaining technical issues in straightforward terms

Strong written and verbal communication skills in English

Ability to work independently and manage multiple residential projects simultaneously

Experience with screw piles or residential foundation systems is an asset

Valid driver's license and access to a reliable personal vehicle

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📌 Residential Structural Engineer (P.Eng) (Alberta)
🏢 Edmonton Structural Engineers
📍 Alberta