STRUCTURAL DESIGNER

Do you look at buildings differently than most people?
Have you ever wondered how a roof spans a gymnasium, how a mass timber building stands tall, or how an old structure gets a new life?
Are you eager to learn, ask questions, and develop your engineering skills alongside a team that enjoys solving problems together?

If this sounds like you, co-elevate could be the perfect place to launch your career. We're hiring a Junior Structural Designer to join our growing Structural Team.

At co-elevate, you'll work on meaningful projects ranging from mass timber and industrial facilities to community spaces and building retrofits. You'll collaborate closely with engineers, designers, and project teams to develop practical, innovative structural solutions while building the skills and confidence needed to grow your career. If you're excited to learn, contribute, and help shape the built environment, we'd love to connect with you.

[ mission for this role ]

In your first year at co-elevate, you will become a reliable design contributor supporting structural projects through analysis, modelling and technical execution. You’ll work closely with your team to develop practical, well-coordinated designs, while building the technical judgment needed to take on increasing responsibility within the team.

[ a day in the life of a junior structural designer at co-elevate ]

  • Attend a stand-up meeting with your scrum team to discuss yesterday’s challenges and plan for the day’s tasks

  • Design structures in various building materials such as steel, concrete, timber, and masonry

  • Run calculations under the supervision of a Professional Engineer to size elements or determine structural adequacy

  • A daily break for a game of table tennis or a round on the golf sim (London)

  • Attend one of co‑elevate’s group events such as potlucks, lunch & learns, book club, etc.

  • Participate in one of co‑elevate’s charity causes such as blood drives, toy drives, food drives, or seasonal in-house charity events

  • Help prepare engineering documents for the design of structural systems.

  • Coordinate design activities with other disciplines (architectural, civil, mechanical, electrical, etc.)

  • Prepare technical specifications, documents, and reports

  • Occasional site work as required

  • Other duties as assigned/required

  • At the end of the day, it is commonplace for our leadership to send staff members home to ensure work-life balance

[ what we are looking for in a jr. structural designer ]

  • ​Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from a Canadian accredited program

  • Familiarity with applicable Canadian Standards and Codes (OBC, NBC, CSA Standards, etc.)

  • Working knowledge of structural analysis software such as ETABS, SAFE, and RISA3D

  • Ability to read drawings

  • Intermediate knowledge of MS Office

  • Creativity and innovation in finding solutions

  • Availability for occasional travel to client sites

  • Eligible for future registration with PEO

  • Willing to work in-office (Kitchener or London, ON)

[ perks + benefits ]

  • Competitive salary + profit sharing bonus

  • Flexible vacation with minimum 4 weeks paid time off

  • RRSP matching

  • Competitive health, dental, long term disability, and life insurance coverage

  • Continuing Education budget + learning time

  • Regular team building and social activities

  • A team that genuinely cares

[ why co-elevate? ]

We believe good ideas can come from anywhere.

We believe ownership matters.

We believe people do their best work when they feel trusted, supported, and connected.

And we believe that while superheroes may get the attention, the best organizations are built by partners who lift up those around them.

[ apply ]

Please forward resumes and cover letters by email only to careers@co-elevate.ca.

All applicants will be treated in confidence.

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