Professional Structural Engineer

Professional Structural Engineer

Location: London, Ontario

Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Work Environment: On-Site

Experience: 5+ years preferred

Relocation Assistance: Available for qualified candidates relocating within Canada

About Us

IE Design is a structural engineering firm based in London, Ontario, providing engineering solutions across residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional projects. We work closely with our affiliated growing architectural and design practice, Creative Structures.

Our team offers a collaborative, hands-on environment where people work closely with leadership, take ownership of their work, and contribute to a growing portfolio of projects. We value technical expertise, sound judgment, accountability, and people who enjoy working as part of a close-knit team.

Position Summary

IE Design is looking for an experienced Professional Structural Engineer to join our team in London, Ontario.

This role is well suited to a Professional Engineer with strong structural engineering experience and demonstrated experience working on commercial and high-rise building projects. You will be involved throughout the project lifecycle, working closely with clients, architects, consultants, contractors, and internal team members to develop practical and technically sound structural solutions.

The successful candidate must be licensed as a Professional Engineer in Ontario and authorized to stamp and seal structural engineering drawings and documents.

Reporting & Key Relationships

The Professional Structural Engineer will work closely with the Owners and collaborate with IE Design's engineering team, clients, architects, consultants, contractors, and other project partners.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Structural Engineering & Design

• Lead and contribute to structural engineering work across a range of building projects

• Prepare and review structural designs, calculations, drawings, specifications, and technical documentation

• Apply professional engineering judgment throughout the design and construction process

• Stamp and seal structural engineering drawings and documents within your professional scope of practice

• Develop structural solutions using common building systems and materials, including steel, concrete, and wood

• Contribute technical expertise to commercial, high-rise, residential, industrial, and institutional projects

• Review structural drawings and documentation for technical accuracy, constructability, and compliance

• Review shop drawings and other project documentation as required

• Conduct site investigations and inspections to support project design and construction

• Identify and resolve structural design and construction issues as they arise

Project Collaboration

• Work closely with architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, clients, and other project stakeholders

• Coordinate structural requirements with architectural and other engineering disciplines

• Participate in project meetings and technical discussions

• Communicate technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

• Respond to project questions and provide engineering guidance throughout design and construction

• Support the delivery of projects from design development through construction

Quality & Professional Practice

• Ensure engineering work meets applicable codes, standards, regulations, and professional requirements

• Maintain a high standard of accuracy and quality in drawings, calculations, reports, and technical documentation

• Exercise professional judgment and accountability when reviewing and approving engineering work

• Support quality assurance and continuous improvement within the engineering practice

• Contribute to a collaborative environment where technical knowledge and experience are shared across the team

Qualifications & Experience

• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario and in good standing

• Authorized and professionally qualified to stamp and seal structural engineering drawings and documents in Ontario

• 5+ years of professional structural engineering experience preferred

• Demonstrated experience working on high-rise building projects

• Strong commercial building experience

• Experience with structural systems and common construction materials, including steel, concrete, and wood

• Strong understanding of applicable Ontario codes, standards, and professional engineering requirements

• Experience preparing and reviewing structural calculations, drawings, and technical documentation

• Experience working with architects, consultants, contractors, and clients throughout the project lifecycle

• Strong technical problem-solving skills and engineering judgment

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and project deadlines

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

• Valid driver's licence and ability to attend project sites as required

Technology & Innovation

IE Design values people who are comfortable learning and using technology to improve how work gets done. The successful candidate should be comfortable working with industry-standard engineering and design software and open to using new digital and AI-enabled tools where appropriate to improve workflows, productivity, documentation, and collaboration.

What Will Help You Succeed

You bring strong technical knowledge but are also practical, collaborative, and comfortable taking ownership of your work. You communicate well with clients and project partners and understand the responsibility that comes with professional engineering work.

You have meaningful experience with commercial and high-rise buildings and can speak to the types, scale, structural systems, and level of responsibility you've held on those projects.

You are also interested in continuing to learn, improving processes, and contributing to the growth of a smaller firm where your experience and ideas can have a visible impact.

Work Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Full-time, on-site position based in London, Ontario

• Regular computer-based engineering and design work

• Extended periods of sitting and working at a computer

• Regular participation in meetings and collaboration with internal and external project teams

• Site visits and inspections as required

• Walking and standing on active project sites

• Occasional bending, reaching, and movement associated with site inspections

• Use of appropriate personal protective equipment when attending construction sites

Perks & Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits

• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates relocating within Canada

• Additional paid sick and personal days

• Paid annual December holiday office closure

• Additional paid holidays beyond statutory holidays

• Two annual company parties and additional team celebrations

• Professional development and continued learning opportunities

• Collaborative, supportive, and close-knit team environment

• Opportunity to contribute to a diverse portfolio of structural engineering projects

Accessibility & Accommodation

IE Design is committed to providing an accessible and inclusive recruitment process. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.

AI Use Disclosure

AI-enabled tools may be used during the recruitment process to support interview transcription and note-taking. These tools are used for administrative purposes and do not make hiring decisions or independently assess, rank, or select candidates. Hiring decisions are made by the recruitment and hiring team.

Recruitment Process

Beacon HR is supporting IE Design with the recruitment and selection process for this opportunity.