Senior Civil-Structural Engineer

Description

Equinox Engineering Ltd. is a leading Calgary-based EPCM firm delivering innovative facility design and engineering solutions across natural gas, conventional oil, heavy oil, SAGD, and emerging energy sectors. We partner with top energy producers across Canada and internationally to design safe, reliable, and efficient facilities from early concept through execution and operation.

We are seeking a Senior Civil / Structural Engineer who brings deep technical expertise, strong project leadership, and a collaborative mindset. In this role, you will lead the civil and structural engineering scope on complex oil and gas projects, guiding designs from early-stage development through detailed engineering and construction support. This is an opportunity to play a key technical leadership role on multidisciplinary projects while mentoring the next generation of engineers.

Why Join Equinox?

• Meaningful work on high-impact oil and gas facilities, pipelines, and SAGD projects
• A people-focused culture that values technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Opportunity to lead civil/structural scopes on multidisciplinary EPCM projects
• Exposure to diverse facilities projects across Canada and international markets
• A flexible and supportive work environment designed for long-term career growth

Key Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

As a Senior Civil / Structural Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering safe, constructible, and code-compliant designs. Your role will include:

Technical Leadership

• Lead the civil and structural engineering design of oil and gas facilities, pipelines, and related infrastructure across all project phases—from conceptual and FEED through detailed engineering
• Develop, analyze, review, and approve structural designs, calculations, drawings, specifications, and technical reports
• Apply expertise in foundations, steel structures, concrete design, and modularized systems
• Ensure designs meet applicable codes, standards, and client specifications (CSA, CISC, NBC, provincial codes; experience with US or Australian codes and standards considered an asset)

Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Coordinate closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure structural designs are fully integrated with process, piping, electrical, and mechanical disciplines
• Lead and mentor junior engineers and designers, supporting technical development and knowledge sharing
• Provide technical guidance and oversight to ensure consistent, high-quality deliverables

Project Execution & Delivery

• Manage civil/structural deliverables, schedules, and budgets to support on-time and on-budget project execution
• Support project bidding, procurement, and construction phases with technical input and evaluations
• Conduct design reviews, constructability assessments, and risk analyses to proactively identify and mitigate issues

Construction & Field Support

• Perform site assessments and inspections as required
• Provide engineering support during construction, responding to field queries and resolving technical challenges
• Ensure designs are practical, buildable, and aligned with safety and quality standards

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to safety, environmental, and quality requirements throughout the project lifecycle
• Promote best practices in engineering quality control and continuous improvement

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

About You

You are an experienced civil/structural engineer who enjoys technical leadership and working within multidisciplinary EPCM environments. You bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (required)
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with APEGA (required)
• Minimum 10 years of civil/structural engineering experience, including 7+ years in EPCM oil and gas projects
• Proven experience delivering facilities and pipeline projects; SAGD experience considered an asset
• Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills
• A detail-oriented approach with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

Technical Expertise

• Structural analysis and design of steel and concrete structures
• Load calculations, foundations, and modularized systems
• In-depth knowledge of applicable design codes and standards

Software Proficiency

• Advanced working knowledge of structural engineering tools such as RISA, STAAD, SAP2000, S-FRAME, and MS Excel
• Dyna6 experience considered an asset

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Structural Engineering or a related field
• Experience supporting large or complex EPCM facilities projects

Ready to Apply?

If you’re passionate about engineering excellence, enjoy leading technical scopes, and want to contribute to innovative and impactful energy projects, we’d love to hear from you.

Established in 1997, Equinox is a distinguished EPCM service provider globally. Our wide-ranging portfolio includes Sweet and Sour Gas Processing Facilities, Heavy and Conventional Oil Production, Steam Pipeline Systems, and an increasing focus on sustainable energy solutions like Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) facilities and pipelines, Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) projects, and Landfill Gas (LFG) initiatives.