Structural Engineer – Power & Industrial

About the role

Your role

• Execute civil and structural designs for new power generation facilities and retrofits of existing plants, including: concrete and structural steel support structures; foundations, including combustion and steam turbine dynamic analysis; control buildings and ancillary structures.
• Perform design activities in accordance with applicable codes, standards, and AtkinsRéalis policies and procedures, including safety, environmental, quality assurance, and quality control requirements.
• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary project teams, including Procurement, Drafting, Project Management, and other engineering disciplines.
• Work directly with clients to define project requirements and deliver solutions aligned with scope, budget, and schedule commitments, in coordination with structural and cross-functional team members.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

• Executing civil and structural designs for new power generation facilities and retrofits of existing plants.
• Ensuring designs meet industry standards and client expectations.
• Coordinating structural design activities to support project schedules.
• Delivering accurate, complete, and constructible design packages.
• Preparing technical project specifications for materials, fabrication, and installation.
• Supporting the construction phase by responding to RFIs, reviewing submittals, attending site meetings, and performing site inspections.
• Maintaining complete and accurate project documentation.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary project teams.
• Working directly with clients to define project requirements and deliver solutions aligned with scope, budget, and schedule commitments.

Requirements

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor of Science in Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering with an emphasis in structural engineering.
• 5+ years of relevant civil and structural engineering experience, including a minimum of 2 years supporting power generation facilities.
• Working knowledge of applicable codes and standards, including IBC, ASCE, ACI, AISC, and OSHA.
• Proficiency with FEM-based structural analysis software such as RISA or STAAD.
• Proficiency with standard structural design software and Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook, Excel, Word).
• Strong attention to detail, ownership of work, and the ability to succeed in a collaborative team environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with a strong command of the English language.
• Active Professional Engineering (PE) license or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification with the ability to obtain a PE license within one year of hire.
• Experience with dynamic analysis and seismic response spectra analysis preferred.
• Experience with SmartPlant 3D, Revit, Tekla, and AutoCAD preferred.
• Knowledge of Canadian design standards preferred.

Skills

Desired skills include:

• Proficiency with FEM-based structural analysis software such as RISA or STAAD.
• Proficiency with standard structural design software and Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook, Excel, Word).
• Experience with dynamic analysis and seismic response spectra analysis.
• Experience with SmartPlant 3D, Revit, Tekla, and AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of Canadian design standards.

Benefits

Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Paid Time Off.
• Leaves of absence options.
• Flexible work options.
• Recognition and employee satisfaction programs.
• Employee assistance program.
• Voluntary benefits.

Pay

Annual salary range: $80,000 - $120,000, depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

Schedule

Full-time position.