Structural Temporary Works Engineer

Aplin is partnered with a leader in the construction industry to hire a Senior Structural Temporary Works Engineer. In this role you will act as the technical lead and subject matter expert for temporary works across commercial, infrastructure, and industrial construction projects nationwide. This role supports project teams from planning through execution, ensuring all temporary structures are safe, compliant, and aligned with engineering best practices and regulatory requirements.

You will play a key role in identifying technical risks, reviewing designs, supporting site teams, and helping drive consistent, high-quality temporary works standards across projects.

Key Responsibilities

Temporary Works Engineering

• Review, assess, and approve temporary works designs prepared internally or by third parties
  
  
• Provide engineering input during estimating, planning, procurement, and construction phases
  
  
• Support temporary structures including cranes, scaffolding, shoring, formwork, falsework, hoarding, access systems, construction staging, and site safety systems
  
  
• Ensure compliance with applicable provincial OH&S regulations, building codes, and engineering standards

Risk Assessment & Mitigation

• Identify technical and safety risks related to temporary structural systems
  
  
• Develop and communicate practical mitigation strategies and engineering controls
  
  
• Support or lead investigations related to temporary works incidents when required

Site Support & Quality

• Conduct site visits across Canada to support inspections, troubleshooting, and compliance
  
  
• Audit temporary works installations for safety, quality, and alignment with approved designs
  
  
• Support and mentor site teams on proper installation, monitoring, and documentation

Technical Leadership

• Act as the organization’s go-to technical resource for temporary works engineering
  
  
• Develop training materials, reference guides, and best practices
  
  
• Collaborate with safety, quality, estimating, project management, and engineering teams
  
  
• Contribute to continuous improvement of temporary works processes and standards

Qualifications Education & Credentials

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (Master’s an asset)
  
  
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) licensed in at least one Canadian province, with ability to obtain additional provincial licenses

Experience

• 10+ years of experience in structural or temporary works engineering within construction
  
  
• Strong experience with systems such as scaffolding, shoring, formwork, falsework, heavy lifts, cofferdams, roadway and railway protection systems, and dewatering
  
  
• Solid understanding of construction means and methods and site operations
  
  
• Experience leading or supporting engineering and construction teams

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with structural analysis and design software
  
  
• Strong knowledge of Canadian building codes, OH&S regulations, CSA standards, and bridge codes (AREMA knowledge considered an asset)
  
  
• Ability to interpret structural drawings, specifications, and construction documentation

Professional Skills

• Strong communication and collaboration skills
  
  
• Highly organized with strong documentation and record-keeping abilities
  
  
• Comfortable working independently and travelling nationally
  
  
• Safety-focused with strong analytical and problem-solving skills

At Aplin — together with our brands CompuStaff and Impact Recruitment — we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers.