Job Description

Location:

Calgary, AB

Reports to:

Manager, Engineering

Job Posting#:

151

Application Deadline:

January 23, 2026



Reporting to the

Manager, Engineering

the

Civil/Structural Engineer

will be responsible for the structural design of electrical utility infrastructure.



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Responsibilities:

Structural design of electrical utility infrastructure including but not limited to: + Concrete-encased duct banks
+ Buried concrete structures (manholes and vaults)
+ Temporary support structures (steel and wood)
+ Miscellaneous secondary steel structures
+ Pole foundations
Interpret and apply working knowledge of applicable codes and utility standards Design coordination with customers, municipal authorities, other utilities and various project stakeholders Produce project estimates, quotation letters, construction scope descriptions and material take-offs Preparation and submission of project approvals and design packages Project schedule management and tracking Customer meetings and site inspections in the Calgary area Civil/Structural design assistance to projects outside of Alberta Accountability and management of concurrent project budgets and schedules for successful delivery "on-time" and "on-budget" while maintaining a high degree of quality Being part of a great team and shaping the future of the industry

Other duties as required



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Qualifications:

A Civil/Structural Engineering Diploma or Degree from a recognized college, technical institution, or university Registration with APEGA as an Engineer-in-Training Strong modelling skills in Autodesk AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Microstation or similar Working knowledge of structural design of electrical utility infrastructure Strong attention to detail, problem-solving and analytical skills Great interpersonal skills with the ability to develop business relationships Ability to prioritize and manage competing priorities with schedule and budget constraints Strong collaborative skills and willingness to liaise with other disciplines (drafting, construction, survey, and electrical) to ensure projects are accurate, compliant, on-time and on-budget. A passion for your work and a drive for excellence Commitment to safety and ethical practices Class 5 driver's license
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Additional Assets:

Experience working in the electric utility or related engineering environment, with experience in design and cost estimating of electrical utility distribution or transmission projects Experience in design of underground electrical distribution infrastructure (4kV - 25kV system voltages) A valid Professional Engineer or Professional Licensee designation with APEGA Experience with shoring design Working knowledge of ENMAX and Fortis Alberta design and construction standards Experience with MS Office and Geographic Information System software Experience with PLS-CADD software and modelling overhead powerlines Project Management experience

ABOUT US

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Primary Engineering and Construction Corporation (Primary) is a growth-oriented industry leader providing professional electrical engineering and construction services and specializing in emerging marketplaces in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario and Saskatchewan.



We offer design and design/build services for all types of electric utility distribution infrastructure to a wide variety of clients including electric utility companies, developers, builders, commercial and industrial businesses, oil companies, government, and private contractors. Our devotion to excellence has attracted some of the best young professional minds to our company.



Primary is the proud recipient of

EHRC's Workplace Culture Innovator Award

, recognizing our commitment to fostering a health, inclusive, and positive work environment.



Primary is recognized

by

The Career Directory

for excellence in graduate recruitment.

GOOD PEOPLE committed to progress

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Primary is committed to growing the careers of our people. We believe everyone should have the opportunity to determine their career path and fulfill their ambitions. Our people are genuine, honest, accountable and full of entrepreneurial spirit.



We work hard, see the big picture, are always ready and willing to adapt, and always strive to be better than we were yesterday. We take pride and ownership in everything we do, and most of all, we do it as a team.

HEALTH & SAFETY

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The safety and well-being of our people, our clients, and our communities is our top priority in any work we do and is never comprised. Safety is one of the core values that every member of our team understands and lives by, and we ensure this through communication, education and participation. Our safety goal has always been zero incidents, and we work together through every project to achieve that goal.



Safety is ingrained in every project and each task our employees and contractors complete, whether in the office or onsite. Primary has developed effective workplace health and safety management programs designed to reduce and eliminate the number of work-related injuries, leading to a safety track record well above industry average. We are also diligent in selecting the companies we work with, choosing only those with a safety standard as high as our own.