[Hiring] Structural Engineer @Primary Engineering and Construction

Role Description

As a Structural Engineer at Primary, you will be at the forefront of powering communities, integrating cutting-edge renewable technologies, and driving the transition toward a sustainable energy landscape. Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead the structural design and engineering of utility infrastructure, including transmission and distribution structures, substations, foundations, equipment supports, and related civil/structural components.
• Prepare and oversee engineering deliverables, including structural drawings, calculations, specifications, design reports, foundation designs, and construction details.
• Perform and review structural analyses and designs for steel, concrete, wood, and other utility structures, including foundations, poles, towers, equipment supports, gantries, platforms, and buildings.
• Develop structural designs for overhead transmission and distribution facilities, including pole structures, lattice towers, wood and steel poles, crossarms, guying systems, and associated foundations.
• Design and specify structural and foundation systems for substations, including equipment foundations, transformer foundations, steel structures, bus supports, control buildings, cable trenches, and other site infrastructure.
• Perform structural analysis and design for applicable loading conditions, including wind, ice, conductor and equipment loads, seismic effects, construction loads, and other site-specific requirements.
• Develop innovative and practical engineering solutions through structural modelling, analysis, and problem-solving, considering constructability, reliability, lifecycle requirements, and site constraints.
• Manage the technical execution of structural engineering projects, ensuring quality, budget, schedule, safety, and applicable regulatory and utility requirements are met.
• Mentor and direct engineers, designers, and drafters to achieve project objectives and maintain technical excellence and consistency across deliverables.
• Prepare project estimates, material take-offs, procurement documentation, technical specifications, and tender/construction packages.
• Build and maintain client relationships, coordinate with utilities, contractors, equipment suppliers, geotechnical consultants, and other stakeholders, and provide technical leadership throughout project delivery.
• Support site visits, field investigations, inspections, construction activities, and condition assessments to verify existing conditions and ensure safe and accurate implementation of structural designs.
• Maintain project documentation and contribute to a collaborative, safety-focused, and high-performing engineering team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an accredited university.
• Registered or eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer in Canada.
• Minimum 6–8 years of relevant experience in structural engineering, preferably within the electrical utility, energy, or infrastructure sectors.
• Experience in transmission line, distribution, and/or substation structural design, including utility structures, foundations, equipment supports, and related infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of structural analysis and design principles, with experience designing steel, concrete, and/or wood structures and foundations.
• Experience with applicable Canadian structural codes and standards, including the National Building Code of Canada, CSA standards, and utility-specific design standards and requirements.
• Experience with structural analysis and design software such as STAAD.Pro, SAP2000, RISA, PLS-POLE, PLS-TOWER, or equivalent would be considered an asset.
• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to autonomously manage workload and multiple projects with a high degree of accuracy while meeting project deadlines.
• Strong English language skills (verbal and written), with the ability to develop strong business relationships and represent Primary in a professional manner.

Requirements

• Be a self-starter and able to plan ahead and solve engineering problems.
• Good aptitude for business development, establishing new client contacts and developing collaborative relationships.
• Is a team player and supports professional development and knowledge sharing and supporting other team members including junior engineers/EITs, designers, and drafters.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries, annual bonuses, company matching RRSP, generous vacation allowances and flex/PTO days.
• Extended health and dental benefits, including a Health Care Spending Account and an Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Collaborative and inclusive culture fostering open communication, mutual respect, and a genuine sense of belonging.
• Mentorship, training programs, and opportunities to expand your skills across disciplines and projects.
• Flexible work schedules and hybrid work options (where applicable) to support a healthy work-life balance.
• Commitment to safety as a top priority in field work, offices, and culture.