TerraHR Consulting is proud to partner with Adjeleian Allen Rubeli Limited in the recruitment of a Structural Construction Engineer.
Adjeleian Allen Rubeli (AAR) Limited is celebrating 70 years as one of Canada’s leading structural engineering firms, with offices in Ottawa and Toronto and thousands of projects completed worldwide. Known for shaping skylines, delivering innovative solutions, and driving forward-thinking design, AAR offers employees the chance to work on diverse, high-impact projects while learning from seasoned engineers. Joining AAR means growing your career in an environment that values professional development, innovation, and collaboration—where your work truly helps shape the future of our built environment.
We’re seeking a Structural Construction Engineer to support project delivery and construction review within our Construction Contract Administration (CA) Team. In this role, you’ll work side by side with design engineers, contractors, and clients to bring projects to life with excellence.
At the heart of everything we do are our values—Trust, Fairness, Transparency, Adaptability, and Ownership. These principles guide our decisions, strengthen collaboration, and inspire confidence in those who place their trust in us. Our supportive yet dynamic environment involves shifting priorities and diverse engineering challenges, requiring flexibility and adaptability to keep projects on time. By joining our team, you’ll not only grow your career but also help shape meaningful projects that serve communities for generations to come.
The Structural Construction Engineer will participate and assist in a variety of engineering functions related to the services we provide for investigations, structural design, construction review, building retro-fits, building envelope and building repairs, with a focus on a project’s construction phase, such as:
Review of contract documents and specifications for structural intent. Identify inconsistencies and missing information internally.
Review of structural work under construction and issue field review reports.
Review of contractor shop drawings, requests for information (RFIs), and related administrative tasks such as entry logs.
Issuing construction documents such as site instructions or change notices in collaboration with the design team.
Communication with Contractors to schedule site reviews, monitor progress of site works, and address site conditions and/or structural deficiencies.
Monitor junior staff in overseeing projects: review construction documents, attend site visits with junior staff, collaborate with junior staff to resolve issues. Report to CA Team Manger and discuss project staffing.
Other related functions.
3 to 5 years of transferable experience in structural engineering field with specific experience in construction administration. Experience working for a contractor will be considered.
A bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering. A specialization in structural engineering will be considered an asset.
Ability to understand and interpret architectural and engineering drawings.
Highly adaptable, collaborative, and client-focused.
Ability to complete work autonomously as well as within a supportive team.
Good communication skills and interpersonal skills, able to clearly communicate with colleagues, collaborators and client / stakeholders.
High problem-solving capacity.
Professional ethical approach and demeanor.
Access to a vehicle for site visits and meetings will be required.
Bilingual (French / English) abilities will be considered an asset but is not necessary.
Security clearance of all employees is required to operate the firm. All new employees are required to work towards obtaining a Personnel Security Clearance (PSC) level of Secret Level 2 with the Canadian Industrial Security Directorate (CISD). It is expected shortly after starting employment with Adjeleian Allen Rubeli Ltd. that the new employee will obtain a PSC level of Reliability. Security screenings may utilize law enforcement inquiries with mandatory electronic fingerprint requirements. Credit checks may also be included in the screening. Depending on the project, employees may eventually be required to obtain a security clearance level over and above Secret Level 2, which may require a personnel interview with CISD or another security branch of the government, which may also involve a polygraph exam.
Yearly salary between $75,000 - $90,000 depending on experience level.
Vacation credit of 15 days per year.
Vehicle related expenses such as mileage and parking would be reimbursed by the firm.
Group insurance coverage for medical, dental, life insurance and long and short-term disability. These benefits begin after 3 months of full-time employment. Individual costs for each plan member are shared equally by the employee and the firm.
Group pension plan membership is offered after 3 months of full-time employment. The firm contributes an amount equal to the employee member’s contribution to the plan up to 5%.
AAR is an employee-owned company. In addition to the above, shares may be offered to staff, based on years of service, level of work quality and effort.
At AAR, we believe your growth and enjoyment at work matter. That’s why we provide financial support for Continued Education Credits and specialized training to help you expand your skills, meet PEO requirements, and keep advancing in your career.
But it’s not just about professional growth—community and connection are part of who we are. From staff BBQs and Christmas parties to HOPE volleyball, Redblacks games, softball tournaments, office challenges, and evening outings, we make sure there are plenty of opportunities to celebrate and build lasting friendships with your colleagues.
On-site – This role requires in-person work, either at our office (75 Albert Street, Suite 1005) or directly on construction sites.
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