Engineer, Structural

Highlights of the job

We are hiring a full Time permanent Structural Engineer position working out of the Rossdale Water Treatment Plant in Edmonton Alberta.

As a Structural Engineer you will play a key role in the design assessment and delivery of critical wastewater infrastructure projects that support the communities we serve. Reporting to the Manager Engineering Design Services you will provide structural engineering expertise for linear assets throughout the project lifecycle from planning and design through construction support. Working closely with internal and external stakeholders youll help develop innovative compliant and cost-effective solutions while ensuring projects are delivered safely on schedule and within budget.

We welcome applications from internal and external candidates. EPCOR employees are encouraged to apply using their @ email address to ensure proper consideration of internal seniority.

What youd be responsible for

• Contribute to Linear Asset Engineering plans and strategic priorities by developing and delivering short- and long-term engineering initiatives that align with business objectives and support collaboration across teams and stakeholders.
• Lead and oversee the delivery of structural engineering services ensuring high-quality consistent and timely results that support project commitments operational needs and long-term asset performance.
• Act as the senior technical authority for structural engineering providing leadership mentoring and technical direction to engineers technologists consultants and contractors while supporting staff development and organizational capability.
• Provide technical oversight and review of engineering designs calculations drawings reports and submissions prepared by internal teams consultants developers and other third parties to ensure technical integrity consistency and compliance with EPCOR and APEGA requirements.
• Review authenticate and approve engineering work in accordance with APEGA standards and maintain accountability for engineering decisions affecting EPCOR assets.
• Lead the development implementation and continuous improvement of engineering standards specifications guidelines procedures and quality assurance programs to promote technical excellence and asset reliability.
• Develop and review structural designs finite element models engineering analyses geotechnical assessments and construction documentation ensuring solutions are safe cost-effective constructible and compliant with applicable codes and standards.
• Evaluate and approve consultant submissions technical reports methodologies materials products and emerging technologies applying sound engineering judgment to support asset management and infrastructure performance objectives.
• Represent EPCOR as a technical expert in discussions with developers consultants utilities regulators and infrastructure owners providing advice on complex technical operational regulatory financial and reputational matters.
• Provide technical expertise for crossing agreements infrastructure protection initiatives and risk-based engineering decisions that support the long-term reliability and resilience of EPCOR assets.
• Lead the planning prioritization coordination and delegation of structural engineering work to ensure resources are effectively utilized and aligned with strategic operational and project requirements.
• Foster a culture of technical excellence innovation accountability and knowledge sharing through coaching mentoring succession planning and the transfer of specialized engineering expertise.
• Provide engineering governance and stewardship for structural engineering practices ensuring the consistent application of sound engineering principles effective management of technical risk and protection of EPCORs infrastructure assets.

Whats required to be successful

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering with a specialization in Structural Engineering; a Masters degree in Structural or Geotechnical Engineering is considered an asset.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer (.) with APEGA.
• 10 years of progressive engineering experience including complex structural and geotechnical design for municipal and drainage infrastructure such as pump stations lift stations outfalls and related assets.
• Strong knowledge of the Alberta Building Code Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Code applicable CSA standards (A23.3 S16 S6 O86) and municipal bylaws.
• Extensive experience in structural analysis computer modeling and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) including steel concrete and wood design using both software-based and manual methods.
• Proven expertise in municipal infrastructure design rehabilitation techniques construction methodologies contract administration and cost estimating.
• Working knowledge of trenchless construction technologies and their application to sewer and drainage infrastructure.
• Familiarity with fluid mechanics hydraulics pump selection and design pipe and open channel flow stormwater management low impact development (LID) slope stability erosion and sediment control and earth load analysis for underground infrastructure is considered an asset.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office ProjectWise and structural analysis software such as S-Frame and STAAD.
• Experience with MicroStation AutoCAD Civil 3D and AutoCAD 3D is considered an asset.

Other important facts about this job

Jurisdiction: PROF

Hours of work: 80 hours bi-weekly

The role is eligible for EPCORs Employee Referral Reward Program which offers a $1500 reward for successful referrals.

To qualify for the referral reward:

• The referred candidate must mention the referring employees name at the time of application.

• The referral must be documented during the recruitment process and prior to the candidate being hired.

To ensure your application is recognized as internal please apply using your EPCOR email address.

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Please note the following information:

• A requirement of working for EPCOR is that you are at least 18 years of age successfully attained a high school diploma (GED or equivalent level of secondary education) and legally entitled to work in Canada. (A copy of a valid work permit may be required.)
• If you are considered for the position clearance is required on all applicable background checks (which may include criminal identity educational and/or credit) and professional reference checks. Some EPCOR positions require an enhanced level of background assessment which is dictated by law. These positions require advanced criminal record checks that must also be conducted from time to time after commencement of employment.
• A technical/practical assessment may be administered during the selection process and this exercise will be used as a part of the selection criterion.
• To meet the physical demands required of some positions candidates must be in good physical condition and willing to work in all weather conditions. Clearance on pre-placement medical and drug and alcohol testing may be required.
• Prior infractions for unsafe driving behaviours will be evaluated and considered for non-selection regardless of current demerits on file.
• If you are required to provide your own personal reliable vehicle: Successful applicants must provide their own vehicles with appropriate insurance in accordance with EPCORs Employee Mileage Reimbursement Policy. You will be reimbursed in accordance with EPCORs Employee Mileage Reimbursement Policy.
• Use of AI: Our recruitment process may use technology assisted tools including artificial intelligence to support application screening and certain assessment steps. All recruitment activities including hiring decisions are led by our hiring managers and talent acquisition team.