Principal Lead Civil / Structural Engineer
Department: Civil Engineering

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Calgary, AB, Canada

Description
Equinox Engineering Ltd. is a leading Calgary-based EPCM firm delivering innovative facility design and engineering solutions across natural gas, conventional oil, heavy oil, SAGD, and emerging energy sectors. We partner with top energy producers across Canada and internationally to design safe, reliable, and efficient facilities from early concept through execution and operation.

We are seeking a Principal Lead Civil / Structural Engineer who brings exceptional technical expertise, strategic leadership, and extensive EPCM project experience. In this role, you will provide discipline leadership for civil and structural engineering activities, oversee the delivery of complex projects, establish technical standards, and guide engineering teams across multiple projects. This is a key leadership opportunity for a seasoned professional who is passionate about engineering excellence, mentoring teams, and influencing project success at an organizational level.

Why Join Equinox?

Meaningful work on high-impact oil and gas facilities, pipelines, and SAGD projects

A people-focused culture that values technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Opportunity to develop and grow within multidisciplinary EPCM project teams

Exposure to diverse facilities projects across Canada and international markets

A flexible and supportive environment designed for long-term career development

What You’ll Do
As a Principal Lead Civil / Structural Engineer, you will be responsible for leading the delivery of safe, constructible, and code-compliant civil and structural designs while driving technical excellence across the organization. Your role will include:

Technical Leadership

Lead the civil and structural engineering discipline for complex oil and gas facilities, pipelines, and related infrastructure projects across all project phases

Serve as the subject matter expert for structural engineering, foundations, concrete, steel structures, and modularized systems

Review, approve, and oversee structural designs, calculations, specifications, drawings, and technical reports

Establish and maintain discipline standards, engineering procedures, and best practices

Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and client requirements,



including CSA, CISC, NBC, provincial regulations, and industry best practices

Provide technical leadership on proposals, FEED studies, detailed engineering projects, and strategic initiatives

Team Leadership & Collaboration

Work closely with process, piping, civil/structural, electrical, and instrumentation disciplines

Lead, mentor, and develop civil and structural engineers, designers, and technical specialists

Provide technical oversight and quality assurance across multiple projects and engineering teams

Foster a culture of collaboration, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement

Coordinate closely with process, mechanical, piping, electrical, and instrumentation disciplines to ensure integrated project delivery

Support resource planning, workforce development, and succession planning initiatives

Project Execution & Delivery

Oversee civil and structural engineering deliverables, schedules, budgets, and resource requirements across multiple projects

Support project planning, execution strategies, bid evaluations, and client proposals

Conduct design reviews, risk assessments, constructability reviews, and technical evaluations

Ensure high-quality deliverables are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project requirements

Support clients and project teams in resolving complex technical challenges

Construction & Field Support

Assist with responses to RFIs and technical queries during construction and commissioning

Provide senior engineering support during construction, commissioning, and startup activities

Participate in site assessments, inspections, and field reviews as required

Review and resolve field issues, RFIs, and construction-related technical concerns

Ensure designs remain practical, constructible, and aligned with project objectives and safety expectations

Safety, Quality & Compliance

Champion engineering quality, safety, and continuous improvement initiatives throughout the project lifecycle





Ensure adherence to corporate quality management systems and engineering governance requirements

Promote safe design principles and compliance with environmental, regulatory, and client expectations

Support technical audits, lessons learned reviews, and continuous improvement programs

About You
You are a highly experienced civil/structural engineering leader who thrives in multidisciplinary EPCM environments and enjoys mentoring teams while driving technical excellence. You bring:

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering (required)

Registered Qualified Engineer (P.Eng.) with APEGA (required)

Minimum 15+ years of civil/structural engineering experience, including significant EPCM oil and gas project experience

Demonstrated experience leading large multidisciplinary facilities projects and engineering teams

Proven ability to manage complex technical scopes, project demands, and stakeholder expectations

Strong leadership, communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills

Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities

Technical Foundation

Advanced structural analysis and design of steel and reinforced concrete structures

Foundations, load calculations, equipment supports, and modularized facilities

Civil and structural engineering design for oil and gas facilities and pipeline infrastructure

Expert knowledge of applicable design codes, standards, and engineering practices

Experience supporting large-scale EPCM projects from concept through construction

Familiarity with international engineering standards is considered an asset

Software Proficiency

Advanced knowledge of structural analysis software including RISA, STAAD, SAP2000, and S-FRAME

Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and engineering calculation tools

Dyna6 experience considered an asset

Familiarity with 3D design and multidisciplinary model review platforms

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in Structural Engineering or a related discipline

Experience serving as a discipline lead, department lead, or principal engineer within an EPCM environment

Experience supporting large-scale facilities, pipeline, and SAGD developments

Previous involvement in engineering standards development and technical governance initiatives

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📌 Principal Lead Civil / Structural Engineer (Alberta)
🏢 Equinox Engineering
📍 Alberta