Are you ambitious and looking to make the right move in your career? Now is the perfect time to join Egis. Egis is experiencing substantial growth in North America, now made up of over 1,000 engineers, architects and planners across Canada and the USA. This strategic move underscores our commitment to investing in North America, propelling our expansion to new heights.
Job Description:The Structural Engineer, Temporary Structures is a mid-level engineering role based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, supporting the design and delivery of temporary structural systems across construction and event-related projects. This position contributes to engineering design, analysis, and on-site verification of systems such as scaffolding, shoring, and formwork within a multidisciplinary project environment.
The role spans multiple project phases, including conceptual design, detailed engineering, construction support, and field inspection, ensuring compliance with applicable Canadian building codes and health and safety standards. Work includes coordination with construction teams, project managers, and design stakeholders to deliver safe and buildable temporary structure solutions.
The ideal candidate has approximately 5+ years of experience in structural engineering with direct exposure to temporary works design, strong analytical capability, and working knowledge of structural software and regulatory frameworks.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Design and analyze temporary works systems including scaffolding, shoring, and formwork using structural engineering principles
- Perform structural calculations and modelling to validate stability, load capacity, and code compliance
- Develop detailed engineering drawings and technical specifications for temporary structures
- Conduct site inspections and construction monitoring to verify compliance with design drawings and safety standards
- Provide technical support to construction teams during erection and dismantling phases of temporary works
- Coordinate with project managers, architects, and engineers to integrate temporary structure solutions into project delivery
- Prepare technical reports, engineering documentation, and design submissions for internal and external stakeholders
- Review installation practices and identify risks related to structural integrity, constructability, and site safety
- Ensure all engineering work aligns with applicable health and safety regulations and industry standards
- Maintain awareness of advancements in temporary works design, materials, and construction methodologies
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related discipline
- Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) designation or eligibility for registration in Ontario
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in structural engineering, including temporary works design
- Proficiency with structural analysis software such as SAP2000, STAAD Pro, or RISA
- Experience with CAD software including AutoCAD and/or Revit
- Knowledge of Canadian building codes, engineering standards, and construction regulations
- Experience performing structural calculations, design verification, and site inspections
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical reporting skills
- Valid driver’s license with availability for site visits
Assets
- Certification in scaffold design and safety
- Experience supporting infrastructure or heavy construction projects
- Familiarity with construction sequencing and temporary works planning
- Exposure to multidisciplinary project coordination environments
- Advanced degree in structural engineering or related field
Egis Canada is an equal opportunities employer offering a competitive salary and benefits to those with the skills suited to the needs of our clients. The salary range advertised may exceed the range based on several factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.
We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
This role is eligible for a referral bonus in line with the Referral Program. If you have been referred, please provide the name of the employee who has referred you at the time of your application.
At Egis, we embrace innovation to tackle challenges and utilize AI in our recruitment process under stringent ethics and compliance policies and in alignment with our values of being a Responsible Company, a People First Company and a Creative Company. Committed to diversity, growth and collaboration, we may leverage AI to support the recruitment process.
