Structural Drafter

Position: Structural Designer/Project Coordinator

Location: Edmonton, AB

Salary Range: $60,000–$110,000 CAD

Type: Full-time

About the Employer

A structural engineering firm in Edmonton focused on commercial, multi-family, and institutional projects, seeking to add a mid-level designer/coordinator to support project delivery and team growth.

Role Summary

This position supports structural design and coordination for commercial and multi-dwelling buildings, taking projects from concept to construction drawings while overseeing production and performing field reviews. The role emphasizes hands-on modelling with ETABS/SAFE/S-Frame, code-compliant design, and collaboration across teams.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Technical Delivery

- Design structures for commercial/multi-dwelling buildings (concrete, steel, masonry, wood), with assets in industrial/institutional/civil.
- Carry projects from concept through construction drawings using ETABS, SAFE, S-Frame; develop Excel calculations as needed.
- Prepare conceptual designs, markups, general arrangements, foundations, and working drawings; Bluebeam proficiency desirable.
- Perform structural analysis/calculations for building components using licensed software.

Production & Field Support

- Oversee production staff on working drawings for steel, masonry, timber, and concrete structures.
- Conduct field work during project conception, construction reviews, and shop drawing reviews.
- Ensure familiarity with permit drawings, permitting, construction processes, NBCC, and other codes.

Collaboration & Reporting

- Communicate ideas effectively to team, principal engineers, and stakeholders.
- Write excellent reports and handle duties as assigned.
- Work collaboratively in teams or independently.

Qualifications

Required

- Minimum 5 years structural design experience for commercial/multi-dwelling buildings.
- Strong computational knowledge of analysis/design for concrete, steel, masonry, wood.
- Proficiency in ETABS, SAFE, S-Frame for modeling.
- Excellent communication, report writing, and code knowledge (NBCC+).

Assets

- Experience in industrial/institutional/civil structures, Excel design calcs, Bluebeam.
- APEGA E.I.T./P.Eng. or ASET C.E.T./Tech. registration.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary $60K–$110K based on experience, plus standard benefits for engineering roles (health, professional development, team support).

Submit resume/cover letter to explore this structural design opportunity in Edmonton.