Structural Lead

• Location: Calgary, Alberta
• Type: Direct Hire
• Job #13889
• Salary: CA$121,000 Per Hour

Matchbox Consulting Group is currently partnering with a leading Canadian engineering firm to recruit a Structural Lead for their Calgary office. This is an exciting opportunity for a senior structural engineer passionate about architectural buildings, mass timber, and integrated project delivery to join a collaborative and growing Buildings/Structural team.

Location: Calgary, AB

About the Role:
As Structural Lead, you will take ownership of diverse building projects, mentor and guide junior team members, and contribute to the growth and success of the Buildings/Structural sector. You will be involved in:

• Leading projects from concept through completion, ensuring quality, timelines, and budgets are met.

• Coordinating proposals, resourcing, and business development activities.

• Building and maintaining client relationships.

• Overseeing internal documentation standards and cost estimation processes.

• Providing day-to-day technical leadership and mentorship to a team of junior and intermediate engineers.

• Supporting recruitment, onboarding, and fostering a positive team culture.

Who We’re Looking For:
The ideal candidate is approachable, collaborative, and passionate about mentoring. You thrive on complex challenges, value in-person collaboration, and are committed to delivering high-quality results. You demonstrate curiosity, integrity, and a drive for excellence.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in Civil or Structural Engineering.

• Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Canada, or eligibility through reciprocity.

• Minimum 10+ years of consulting engineering experience in Mass Timber, Concrete, Steel, Masonry, and Wood design across Institutional, Residential, Industrial, or Commercial projects.

• Strong understanding of architectural, mechanical, electrical, and building science systems, Canadian codes, standards, and construction techniques.

• Proven experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and mentoring 5–7 junior/intermediate engineers.

Assets:

• Exposure to water/wastewater or other civil infrastructure projects.

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About MatchBox

Headquartered in downtown Vancouver and serving clients nationally, MatchBox is one of the leading recruitment and solutions firms that specializes in the fields of IT & Technology, Engineering & Technical, Real Estate & Construction, and Accounting & Finance. We offer unrivaled expertise with our team's extensive experience in the recruitment and professional services industry. We are dedicated to building great connections and creating strong opportunities within the workforce and the labor market.

Equal Opportunities

MatchBox is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including members of minority groups such as racialized individuals, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and Indigenous peoples. It is a priority for us that all candidates are treated fairly and without discrimination. Our recruitment teams receive ongoing training on using objective criteria for evaluating candidates and other related topics to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

Work Permits

Please note that we require all interested candidates to obtain the necessary work permits from the Government of Canada prior to submitting an application. This position is open exclusively to individuals residing in Canada and legally authorized to work in Canada. Applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered.

Further Consideration

We receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact candidates who are selected for further consideration.

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