Structural Design Engineer – Building Systems / Product Design

Job Type: Full-Time

Compensation: $90,000 – $110,000

We’re hiring a Structural Design Engineer to join a growing, R&D-driven environment focused on custom outdoor structures across North America. This role sits at the intersection of engineering, product design, and real-world construction—where concepts become engineered systems that actually get built.

If you enjoy solving real-world problems, working closely with production teams, and designing structures that perform in harsh climates, this is a high-impact opportunity.

About the Company

A well-established manufacturer of premium custom outdoor living structures, including screen rooms, louvered roofs, and enclosures for residential and commercial applications. With over 30 years of craftsmanship and a reputation for durable, climate-ready designs, the company is expanding rapidly across Canada and the U.S.

What You’ll Be Doing

Structural Design & Analysis

• Perform structural modeling and analysis for aluminum framing systems and outdoor structures
• Analyze wind loads, snow loads, live loads, and connection points
• Validate designs for safety, performance, and code compliance

Engineering Documentation & Permitting

• Prepare structural calculations and engineering packages
• Support permitting processes and documentation requirements
• Collaborate with licensed engineers (P.Eng / P.E.) for stamping when required

Design Translation

• Review architectural drawings and site plans
• Translate concepts into buildable structural systems
• Partner with drafting teams to develop detailed drawings

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with:
• Sales (early-stage concepts)
• Drafting (design accuracy)
• Production (manufacturability)
• Solve real-world challenges such as:
• Fabrication constraints
• Structural connection issues
• Field installation limitations

Product Development (R&D)

• Contribute to new product design and system improvements
• Test and validate structural performance
• Optimize materials, cost, and manufacturability

Site Exposure

• Occasionally visit job sites to assess conditions, troubleshoot issues, and validate designs

What You Bring

3–5+ years of experience in:

• Structural engineering
• Product design engineering
• Building systems or construction engineering

Hands-on experience with:

• Structural analysis
• CAD/design tools
• Real-world, buildable structures

Strong understanding of:

• Building codes
• Permitting processes
• Structural performance requirements

Technical Skills

• Structural analysis tools (SAP2000, STAAD, RISA, or similar)
• CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Revit, or similar)

Education & Credentials

Degree in:

• Civil Engineering
• Structural Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering (with structural focus)

EIT designation strongly preferred

P.Eng / P.E. considered an asset (not required)

What Sets You Apart

• You think practically: “Will this actually work in the field?”
• You understand both design and fabrication constraints
• You’re detail-oriented with strong calculation accuracy
• You enjoy solving complex structural challenges
• You collaborate well with cross-functional teams

What This Role Is NOT

• Not a purely consulting or theoretical engineering role
• Not isolated design work with no production exposure

This is a hands-on, applied engineering role where your work gets built.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Work on real, custom structures from concept to installation
• Strong collaboration across engineering, drafting, and production
• Opportunity to contribute to product development and innovation
• Growing company with expansion across North America
• High-impact role with visible results in the field

Benefits:

• Dental care
• RRSP match