Engineering Associate

About the role

The Engineering Associate supports civil and structural engineering activities within a high‑voltage Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) environment. Working under licensed Professional Engineers, the role focuses on designing, analyzing, and drafting substation infrastructure, transmission and distribution lines, and industrial structural supports.

Key responsibilities

• Perform structural design and analysis for substation foundations, steel structures, and existing modifications.
• Execute pole line design using SpidaCALC and transmission line modeling with PLS‑CADD.
• Develop foundation designs and models using draft calculations and FEA software.
• Provide drafting support for civil and structural drawing packages.
• Design cable‑tray supports and assess load capacity of existing building structures.
• Evaluate rooftop load‑bearing capacity for solar PV installations and perform solar racking analysis.
• Review engineering deliverables, drawings, and specifications to identify structural risks or improvements.
• Conduct site visits for verification, inspections, and commissioning support.
• Coordinate with Electrical Engineers, Project Managers, and field personnel to ensure technical alignment.

Required profile

• Experience supporting civil and structural engineering within a high‑voltage EPC environment.
• Works under the direction of licensed Professional Engineers.
• Office‑based role with periodic field support.

Required skills

• Proficiency or strong aptitude to learn PLS‑CADD, SpidaCALC, and SAFI.
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Plant 3D.
• Solid understanding of steel design, reinforced concrete, and load‑path analysis.
• Familiarity with building codes, utility standards, NESC/ASCE requirements.
• Experience with foundation design, finite element analysis (FEA) software, and structural drafting.
• Ability to perform load capacity calculations and structural evaluations.

What we offer

• Competitive wages.
• Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Extended Health, Disability) and wellness spending account.
• RRSP and company vehicle.
• Career advancement and mentorship opportunities.
• Diverse industrial, commercial, and institutional projects.
• Continuous training and skill improvement.
• Travel opportunities.
• Paid tooling plus up to $200 annual tool allowance.