Structural Drafter

Overview

Location: Edmonton, AB

Type: Full-time

Salary Range: CA$60,000.00/yr - CA$110,000.00/yr

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 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/design for building components using licensed software.
• 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.
• Communicate ideas effectively to team, principal engineers, and stakeholders.
• Write excellent reports and handle duties as assigned.
• Work collaboratively in teams or independently.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.