About Kalos Engineering
Kalos Engineering is a consulting structural engineering firm with over 3,500 successful projects across residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial sectors. Based in Hamilton, Ontario, our team of 20+ professionals delivers practical, code-compliant structural solutions for new construction, renovations, assessments, and rehabilitation projects throughout Ontario.
Our approach is built on clear communication, empowered people, collaborative processes, and accountable outcomes. Whether serving as prime consultant or supporting multidisciplinary teams, we bring value engineering expertise that ensures efficiency without compromise. From schools and affordable housing to adaptive reuse and emergency facilities, we tackle diverse challenges with coordinated, technically sound solutions.
The Opportunity
You’ll own projects, not just assist on them. As an Intermediate Structural Engineer, you'll lead design work with real autonomy, manage client coordination, solve field problems during construction, and review work from junior team members. You'll work across building types and project scales, developing the judgment and leadership skills that move you toward senior-level responsibility without getting buried in administrative work or pigeonholed into one sector.
Key Responsibilities
● Perform structural design and analysis for assigned portions of low-rise to mid-rise building projects.
● Prepare and coordinate design deliverables with guidance from senior staff.
● Develop drawings, details, calculations, and supporting documentation in collaboration with drafting staff.
● Participate in project planning from preliminary design through construction completion.
● Evaluate structural options for compliance, constructability, and cost-effectiveness.
● Coordinate with other disciplines and participate in project meetings.
● Support construction services such as site reviews, shop drawing review, and issue resolution.
● Review work completed by junior staff and assist with technical mentoring.
● Help maintain quality, consistency, and completeness of project deliverables.
What You'll Bring (Requirements)
● Bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering.
● P.Eng. in Ontario, or close to licensure with demonstrated progress.
● 5+ years of structural engineering experience in building design.
● Strong understanding of structural analysis, design, and detailing for building systems.
● Ability to work independently on assigned design packages and coordinate with project teams.
● Strong working knowledge of Ontario Building Code and CSA structural standards.
● Experience supporting site reviews, design coordination, and construction-phase services.
●Demonstrated proficiency in ETABS, SAP2000, and SAFE for structural analysis and design.
Nice-to-Haves (Preferred)
● Experience with low-rise to mid-rise commercial, residential, institutional, or recreational projects.
● Familiarity with REVIT, AutoCAD, and structural analysis software.
● Familiarity with Asana and Harvest, or similar project management and time-tracking tools.
● Experience reviewing junior staff work or supporting technical mentoring.
● Exposure to renovations, additions, or building assessments.
● Interest in growing into project leadership and client coordination responsibilities.
What We Offer
● Competitive Compensation
● Bonus Pay subject to performance
● Benefits: Comprehensive health/dental, 2 weeks vacation, $500 health spending allowance, learning stipend ($2,000/yr), hybrid work.
● Vacation: 2 weeks PTO, 5 additional Kalos days off adjacent to holidays, 6 personal days
● Parental Leave Subsidy
● Life Insurance
● Flexible/Hybrid work environment
● Potential equity buy-in opportunity
● RRSP matching program
● Culture: Monthly Lunch & Learns, Quarterly events
How to Apply
Please submit your resume to [email protected] with "Intermediate Structural Engineer– [Your Name]" in the subject. We thank you for your interest and applying, however, only those candidates who have been selected will be contacted. No phone calls please.
Visit https://kaloseng.ca/about-us/ to learn more about us!
Inclusive Hiring at Kalos Engineering
We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible, and equitable workplace where all employees and applicants feel valued and respected. We do not discriminate based on race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed (religion), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, or disability, as protected by applicable laws.
If you require accommodations during the hiring process, please let us know. We encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, racialized individuals, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ individuals, and others from historically underrepresented groups.
We believe inclusion helps us to create a healthier, happier workplace, drive creativity and innovation, and reflect the communities where we operate.
All applicants, employees, and guests can expect equality of opportunity and fair treatment in alignment with our values.
Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada (Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or individuals with a valid work permit). At this time, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship.
Pay: $95,000.00-$115,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
Application question(s):
- Do you have access to a vehicle to attend site visits?
- Are you willing to work in office in a hybrid fashion?
- Do you have your P.Eng. designation in Ontario?
- Do you have at least 5 years of structural engineering experience?
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Hamilton, ON L8R 3K6
