Finite Element Analysis Fea Engineer Jobs in Alberta

Highlights of the job

We are hiring a full Time, permanent Structural Engineer position working out of the Rossdale Water Treatment Plant in Edmonton, Alberta.

As a Structural Engineer, you will play a key role in the design, assessment, and delivery of critical wastewater infrastructure projects that support the communities we serve. Reporting to the Manager, Engineering Design Services, you will provide structural engineering expertise for linear assets throughout the project lifecycle, from planning and design through construction support. Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, you'll help develop innovative, compliant, and cost-effective solutions while ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget.

We welcome applications from internal and external candidates. EPCOR employees are encouraged to apply using their '@epcor.com' email address to ensure proper consideration of internal seniority.

What you’d be responsible for

• Contribute to Linear Asset Engineering plans and strategic priorities by developing and delivering short- and long-term engineering initiatives that align with business objectives and support collaboration across teams and stakeholders.
• Lead and oversee the delivery of structural engineering services, ensuring high-quality, consistent, and timely results that support project commitments, operational needs, and long-term asset performance.
• Act as the senior technical authority for structural engineering, providing leadership, mentoring, and technical direction to engineers, technologists, consultants, and contractors while supporting staff development and organizational capability.
• Provide technical oversight and review of engineering designs, calculations, drawings, reports, and submissions prepared by internal teams, consultants, developers, and other third parties to ensure technical integrity, consistency, and compliance with EPCOR and APEGA requirements.
• Review, authenticate, and approve engineering work in accordance with APEGA standards and maintain accountability for engineering decisions affecting EPCOR assets.
• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of engineering standards, specifications, guidelines, procedures, and quality assurance programs to promote technical excellence and asset reliability.
• Develop and review structural designs, finite element models, engineering analyses, geotechnical assessments, and construction documentation, ensuring solutions are safe, cost-effective, constructible, and compliant with applicable codes and standards.
• Evaluate and approve consultant submissions, technical reports, methodologies, materials, products, and emerging technologies, applying sound engineering judgment to support asset management and infrastructure performance objectives.
• Represent EPCOR as a technical expert in discussions with developers, consultants, utilities, regulators, and infrastructure owners, providing advice on complex technical, operational, regulatory, financial, and reputational matters.
• Provide technical expertise for crossing agreements, infrastructure protection initiatives, and risk-based engineering decisions that support the long-term reliability and resilience of EPCOR assets.
• Lead the planning, prioritization, coordination, and delegation of structural engineering work to ensure resources are effectively utilized and aligned with strategic, operational, and project requirements.
• Foster a culture of technical excellence, innovation, accountability, and knowledge sharing through coaching, mentoring, succession planning, and the transfer of specialized engineering expertise.
• Provide engineering governance and stewardship for structural engineering practices, ensuring the consistent application of sound engineering principles, effective management of technical risk, and protection of EPCOR's infrastructure assets.

What’s required to be successful

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with a specialization in Structural Engineering; a Master’s degree in Structural or Geotechnical Engineering is considered an asset.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with APEGA.
• 10+ years of progressive engineering experience, including complex structural and geotechnical design for municipal and drainage infrastructure such as pump stations, lift stations, outfalls, and related assets.
• Strong knowledge of the Alberta Building Code, Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Code, applicable CSA standards (A23.3, S16, S6, O86), and municipal bylaws.
• Extensive experience in structural analysis, computer modeling, and Finite Element Analysis (FEA), including steel, concrete, and wood design using both software-based and manual methods.
• Proven expertise in municipal infrastructure design, rehabilitation techniques, construction methodologies, contract administration, and cost estimating.
• Working knowledge of trenchless construction technologies and their application to sewer and drainage infrastructure.
• Familiarity with fluid mechanics, hydraulics, pump selection and design, pipe and open channel flow, stormwater management, low impact development (LID), slope stability, erosion and sediment control, and earth load analysis for underground infrastructure is considered an asset.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, ProjectWise, and structural analysis software such as S-Frame and STAAD.
• Experience with MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and AutoCAD 3D is considered an asset.

Other important facts about this job

Jurisdiction: PROF

Hours of work: 80 hours bi-weekly

The role is eligible for EPCOR’s Employee Referral Reward Program, which offers a $1500 reward for successful referrals. 

To qualify for the referral reward: 

• The referred candidate must mention the referring employee’s name at the time of application. 

• The referral must be documented during the recruitment process and prior to the candidate being hired. 

To ensure your application is recognized as internal, please apply using your EPCOR email address.

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Please note the following information:

• A requirement of working for EPCOR is that you are at least 18 years of age, successfully attained a high school diploma (GED, or equivalent level of secondary education) and legally entitled to work in Canada. (A copy of a valid work permit may be required.)
• If you are considered for the position, clearance is required on all applicable background checks (which may include criminal, identity, educational, and/or credit) and professional reference checks. Some EPCOR positions require an enhanced level of background assessment, which is dictated by law. These positions require advanced criminal record checks that must also be conducted from time to time after commencement of employment.
• A technical/practical assessment may be administered during the selection process and this exercise will be used as a part of the selection criterion.
• To meet the physical demands required of some positions, candidates must be in good physical condition and willing to work in all weather conditions. Clearance on pre-placement medical and drug and alcohol testing may be required.
• Prior infractions for unsafe driving behaviours will be evaluated and considered for non-selection regardless of current demerits on file.
• If you are required to provide your own personal reliable vehicle: Successful applicants must provide their own vehicles with appropriate insurance in accordance with EPCOR’s Employee Mileage Reimbursement Policy. You will be reimbursed in accordance with EPCOR’s Employee Mileage Reimbursement Policy.
• Use of AI: Our recruitment process may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence, to support application screening and certain assessment steps. All recruitment activities, including hiring decisions, are led by our hiring managers and talent acquisition team.