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 being built in downtown Ottawa. The Ottawa Civic Hospital will be the largest research hospital in Canada. This is a one-of-a-kind project for an engineer to be a part of. 

You will be the liaison between the site and design engineers to address any technical issues and project delivery to ensure that the schedule, quality and documentation are following design contract documents. 

In this role, you will:

• 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-ordinates 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


• Reviews, circulates and coordinates RFIs with the design team


• Reviews and coordinates Site Instructions with the design team

• Conducts project observations during the construction phase and ensures contractor compliance with technical and contractual terms and conditions throughout the construction stage

• Reviews, circulates and coordinates the review of structural shop drawings with the design team


• Gathers, reviews and circulates with design team all inspection reports prepared by 3 rd inspection parties (geotechnical, concrete testing, steel mill shop reports, etc).


• Analyzes all structural inspection and testing reports relevant for the close-out of projects


• Regularly performs 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.

You will be a great fit if you have/are:

• 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 like building codes and standards. 


• Experience and technical knowledge of concrete and structural steel


• Experienced in the Construction industry




• Reading and interpreting of 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 in particular, 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


• Min 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

Location:   Ottawa, ON (on-site)

Compensation:   $95,000 to $135,000  CAD depending on experience

Vacancy Status : This posting is for a new vacancy.

The duration of this assignment will continue into the 2nd quarter of 2030 with the option to join
the Ottawa office upon completion of this major project.

About Us

Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.

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