Resident Structural Engineer (Civil Engineering)

TL;DR

Resident Structural Engineer (Civil Engineering): Overseeing the construction of the new Ottawa Civic Hospital, acting as the primary technical liaison between clients, designers, and subtrades with an accent on site reviews, construction administration, and QA/QC. Focus on ensuring contractor compliance with technical specifications, coordinating RFIs and shop drawings, and managing structural integrity during a high-scale healthcare project.

Location: On-site in Ottawa, ON, Canada

Salary: $95,000 to $135,000 CAD

Company

An employee-owned engineering and professional services firm providing integrated solutions across healthcare, science, technology, and infrastructure.

What you will do

• Act as the primary technical liaison between the client, design engineers, and subtrades for a major hospital project.
• Perform site reviews and construction administration services, preparing detailed site reports and documentation.
• Coordinate and review RFIs, Site Instructions, and structural shop drawings with the design team.
• Monitor contractor compliance with technical and contractual terms throughout the construction stage.
• Analyze structural inspection and testing reports (geotechnical, concrete, steel) for project close-out.
• Conduct regular QA/QC reviews and attend Health & Safety coordination meetings.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (Structural specialization) or Advanced Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology (Structural).
• Minimum 5 years of structural experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of concrete and structural steel design and construction.
• Ability to perform physical site reviews, including working from heights, using scaffolding and ladders.
• Knowledge of building codes, standards, and Ministry of Labour (MOL) health and safety regulations.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and Bluebeam Revu.

Nice to have

• Registered Professional Engineer with PEO.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to contribute to the construction of the largest research hospital in Canada.
• Stable, long-term project assignment extending through the second quarter of 2030.
• Potential to transition into a permanent role at the Ottawa office upon project completion.
• Work within an employee-owned professional services environment focused on lasting solutions.