Resident Structural Engineer

Senior CET/Structural Engineer (on-site/Ottawa) Job Summary

Salas O’Brien Canada is searching for an Intermediate or Senior CET/Structural Engineer to oversee a major construction project in Ottawa, acting as the crucial link between our client, designers and subtrades.

From 2026 to 2030, you will be a resident structural site engineer at the new Ottawa Civic Hospital, the largest research hospital in Canada, being built in downtown Ottawa.

• Establish a strong relationship with the client and communicate with both technical and management-level personnel
• Perform site reviews and construction administration services during the construction phase. Circulate photographs and findings with design team and prepare site reports.
• Review project plans, requirements, and specifications.
• Co‑ordinate site issues with the company’s design teams
• Document, circulate and coordinate with structural design team any contemplated and implemented changes from other consultants/trades
• Review, circulate and coordinate RFIs with the design team
• Review and coordinate Site Instructions with the design team
• Conduct project observations during the construction phase and ensure contractor compliance with technical and contractual terms and conditions throughout the construction stage
• Review, circulate and coordinate the review of structural shop drawings with the design team
• Gather, review and circulate with design team all inspection reports prepared by 3rd inspection parties (geotechnical, concrete testing, steel mill shop reports, etc).
• Analyze all structural inspection and testing reports relevant for the close‑out of projects
• Regularly perform QA/QC Reviews
• Required to have a strong understanding of all contract documents during the construction phase
• Attend Construction H&S and coordination meetings. File and circulate meeting minutes with design team

• Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering with a specialization in Structural Engineering, or a Civil Engineering Technology (Structural) advanced Diploma
• Comfortable to undertake site reviews (walk on top of rebar, use scaffolding and ladders to assess work areas, working from heights)
• Knowledge of regulations such as building codes and standards
• Experience and technical knowledge of concrete and structural steel
• Experienced in the Construction industry
• Reading and interpreting drawings specifications, submittals, and other contract documents
• Understanding construction sequencing, logistics planning, scheduling techniques
• Knowledge of Ministry of Labour (MOL) regulations regarding health and safety on construction sites
• Familiarity with common construction methods and materials, particularly cast in place concrete and structural steel design
• Communication and collaboration skills to work with diverse teams
• Math and analytical abilities for tasks like estimating and scheduling
• Minimum 5 years of structural experience
• Registered Professional Engineer with PEO would be an asset
• Proficient use of Word, Excel, Bluebeam Revu
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD Revit would be an asset

Ottawa, ON (on‑site)

$95,000 to $135,000 CAD depending on experience.

The assignment will continue into the second quarter of 2030, with the option to join the Ottawa office upon completion of the major project.

Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability‑related needs of applicants as required by law.