Who We Are
Heartland Engineering (Alberta) Ltd. is a Sherwood Park–based multi-discipline engineering firm delivering practical, fit-for-purpose solutions across the oil and gas, petrochemical, power, municipal, and heavy industrial sectors.
We work alongside long-standing clients—including major operators in Alberta's Industrial Heartland—on projects ranging from small brownfield modifications to greenfield facility expansions. Our engineers solve real problems on real sites, supported by a tight-knit, technically specialized team.
The Role
We are seeking a Junior to Intermediate Structural Engineer to join our Sherwood Park office. You will support the design, analysis, and field execution of structural scopes on industrial projects — pipe racks, equipment supports, foundations, modules, vessel and tank structures, buildings, and miscellaneous steel.
You will work directly with senior structural engineers, project managers, and clients, taking ownership of deliverables from concept through construction support. This is a hands-on technical role suited to an engineer who wants to grow quickly and have visible impact on outcomes our clients care about.
What You'll Do
- Structural design and analysis of pipe racks, equipment supports, platforms, ladders, stairs, access structures, and miscellaneous steel for industrial facilities.
- Foundation design for static and dynamic equipment, vessels, tanks, compressors, and buildings — including shallow and pile foundations.
- Structural calculations for wind, snow, seismic, thermal, blast, and equipment loads per NBC, Alberta Building Code, ASCE 7, and applicable client standards.
- Use of structural analysis software such as STAAD.Pro or equivalent, plus spreadsheet/MathCAD calculations.
- Preparation and review of engineering drawings (GAs, foundation plans, steel details, anchor bolt plans) in coordination with drafters using AutoCAD and/or Revit.
- Steel and concrete design per CSA S16, CSA A23.3, AISC, and ACI standards.
- Brownfield assessments — site visits, field measurements, structural condition assessments, and retrofit/upgrade design for aging infrastructure.
- Coordination with multidisciplinary teams — piping, mechanical, civil, electrical, instrumentation, and process — to deliver integrated, constructable designs.
- Preparation of technical reports, specifications, MTOs, and stamped engineering deliverables under senior P.Eng. supervision, progressing toward independent stamping authority.
- Construction support — responding to RFIs, reviewing shop drawings, attending site meetings, and supporting commissioning as required.
- Proposal support — contributing to scopes of work, hour estimates, and technical narratives for new business pursuits.
What You Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an accredited university.
- Registered as a P.Eng. with APEGA in good standing. (EIT candidates with imminent P.Eng. eligibility may be considered for the Junior level.)
- Minimum 5 years of post-graduation structural engineering experience with demonstrated focus on industrial projects (oil and gas, petrochemical, power, mining, or similar heavy industrial).
- Strong knowledge of Canadian codes: NBC, Alberta Building Code, CSA S16, CSA A23.3, ASCE 7.
- Hands-on proficiency with at least one structural analysis package: STAAD.Pro, S-Frame, RISA-3D, SAP2000, or equivalent, plus AutoCAD.
- Demonstrated experience designing industrial steel structures (pipe racks, equipment supports, modules) and reinforced concrete foundations for static and/or dynamic equipment.
- Strong technical writing — clear, well-organized calculation packages and reports.
- Valid Class 5 Alberta driver's licence and willingness to travel to client sites in Alberta's Industrial Heartland.
- Legally entitled to work in Canada.
Considered an Asset
- Experience in Alberta's Industrial Heartland (Fort Saskatchewan, Sherwood Park, Edmonton refinery row).
- Familiarity with client engineering specifications (CNRL, Suncor, Pembina, Syncrude, Shell Canada, Dow).
- Experience with modular design and fabrication coordination.
- Foundation design for vibrating/reciprocating equipment (compressors, pumps, packaged units).
- Knowledge of ASCE Wind Loads for Petrochemical Facilities, AISC Design Guide 7, and PIP standards.
- Experience with Tekla Structures, Revit, or 3D plant design coordination (SmartPlant / S3D / E3D).
- Pipe stress interface experience (Caesar II, AutoPIPE) or coordination with stress engineers.
- Field experience: site walk-downs, as-built verification, construction surveillance.
- PMP or working toward it; interest in growing into project lead or technical specialist roles.
Why Join Us
- CAD $85,000-$125,000 per year, commensurate with experience.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and extended benefits.
- Direct mentorship from senior P.Eng.s with decades of Alberta industrial experience.
- A varied project portfolio — you will not be doing the same building over and over.
- Clear technical and leadership growth paths — support toward independent stamping authority and discipline lead roles.
- A collegial, low-bureaucracy environment where good engineering and good judgement are recognized.