Structural Engineer

Job summary

The Structural Engineer provides design and analysis services for commercial, industrial, and residential structures to ensure safety and code compliance. Key tasks include performing structural calculations, preparing design drawings, and coordinating with architects and contractors.

Job details

Company Description Gerrits Engineering Limited is a multidisciplinary engineering firm delivering structural, civil, land development, MEP building services, and municipal engineering solutions. Established in 2006, the company operates from offices in Barrie and Kingston, Ontario, supporting commercial, industrial and residential development projects across the region. The team is committed to technical excellence, practical solutions, and strong client relationships that drive project success. Prospective team members can expect to work in a collaborative environment with exposure to diverse projects and engineering disciplines. Role Description The Structural Engineer will provide design and analysis services for commercial, industrial, multi-residential, and municipal structures, ensuring safety, code compliance, and constructability. Day-to-day responsibilities include performing structural calculations, preparing design drawings and specifications, reviewing shop drawings, and coordinating with architects, contractors, and other engineering disciplines. The role involves conducting site visits, preparing technical reports, and supporting project leads in delivering projects on schedule and within budget. This is a full-time hybrid role based in Kingston, ON, with a combination of in-office work and some work-from-home flexibility. The Structural Engineer will contribute to continuous improvement of design standards and support mentoring of junior team members where appropriate. Qualifications Strong skills in Structural Engineering and Structural Analysis, with experience applying relevant building codes and standards. Proficiency in Calculations for load, stress, and stability, and ability to document design assumptions clearly. Experience in Civil Engineering concepts related to site, foundation, and infrastructure coordination. Competence in Computer-Aided Design (CAD) tools for preparing and reviewing structural drawings and details. Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering; eligibility or registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario is required Ability to interpret construction documents, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and communicate effectively with clients and contractors. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines. Experience with structural design software (e.g., ETABS, SAP2000, SFRAME, or similar) and familiarity with Canadian building codes is beneficial.

What you’ll do

The Structural Engineer provides design and analysis services for commercial, industrial, and residential structures to ensure safety and code compliance. Key tasks include performing structural calculations, preparing design drawings, and coordinating with architects and contractors.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering and be eligible for or registered as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario. Proficiency in CAD tools and structural design software is required or highly beneficial.

Listed skills

• Multidisciplinary Coordination · Preferred
• Project Coordination · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Technical Reporting · Preferred
• Construction Documentation · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Structural Engineering
• Structural Analysis
• Building Codes
• Load Calculations
• Stress Analysis
• Stability Analysis
• Civil Engineering
• CAD
• Technical Reporting
• Project Coordination
• ETABS
• SAP2000
• SFRAME
• Construction Documentation
• Problem Solving
• Multidisciplinary Coordination

Job areas

• Engineering
• Construction