Venor is proud to partner with Coles Associates in their search for a Structural Engineer to join their talented team in Charlottetown, PEI.
Shape your future with Coles Associates—a trusted, multi-disciplinary firm that has been shaping Atlantic Canada’s built environment for decades. At Coles, collaboration is at the heart of everything they do. With a culture grounded in mentorship, technical excellence, and teamwork, employees gain hands-on experience across diverse projects while contributing to meaningful work that makes a lasting impact in communities locally and beyond.
Working alongside a talented group of engineers, architects, and technologists, you’ll have the opportunity to learn, innovate, and grow. Coles Associates fosters an environment where creativity thrives and professional development is prioritized—offering employees the chance to challenge themselves, explore new ideas, and build a rewarding career supported by a close-knit team.
You will be a part of an integrated design team, contributing to projects from concept through to construction. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys problem-solving, values collaboration, and is eager to take on increasing responsibility in a supportive, mentorship-focused setting.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Structural Engineer, you will drive design excellence across diverse building, infrastructure, and marine projects.
Your main responsibilities will include:
- Design & Analysis: Lead or actively support the design, analysis, and detailing of structural systems using steel, concrete, masonry, and timber.
- Documentation: Prepare and rigorously review drawings, specifications, and cost estimates in collaboration with multi-disciplinary project teams.
- Mentorship & Oversight: Oversee, mentor, and provide technical feedback to technologists and junior engineers.
- Evaluations: Conduct detailed structural assessments and evaluations of existing facilities.
- Construction Administration: Actively participate in construction administration, including conducting site inspections and performing thorough shop drawing reviews.
- Innovation: Apply sound engineering judgment to develop practical, innovative solutions to complex design challenges.
- Coordination: Coordinate closely with architectural, mechanical, electrical, and civil teams to ensure seamless, integrated project delivery.
- Compliance: Ensure strict compliance with codes, standards (including the NBCC), and quality control procedures, actively contributing to continuous improvement within the firm.
What We’re Looking For
We are seeking a talented Structural Engineer with 3–8 years of progressive structural design experience, ideally within a consulting engineering environment.
The successful candidate will:
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (a Master’s degree is an asset)
- Be registered—or immediately eligible for registration—as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with Engineers PEI (APEPEI).
This role requires strong technical expertise in the design and detailing of steel, reinforced concrete, masonry, and timber structures, along with a solid working knowledge of the National Building Code of Canada, CSA, and ASTM standards. You should be proficient with technical tools, including AutoCAD and/or Revit, Microsoft Office Suite, and structural analysis/design software such as STAAD Pro (or equivalent).
We’re looking for a professional who communicates clearly, writes effectively, and stays organized while excelling both independently and collaboratively. Above all, you have a genuine commitment to professional growth, innovation, and continuous learning, and are eager to contribute to meaningful, community-focused projects within a supportive, mentorship-driven environment
Why Join Coles Associates?
Coles Associates is more than just a workplace—it’s a community of professionals who take pride in their work and in supporting one another. The firm offers a competitive total compensation package that includes comprehensive health and dental coverage, an RRSP matching program, paid vacation, professional development and tuition support, and wellness initiatives.
Coles is committed to providing an environment that’s both rewarding and enjoyable—recognizing achievement, celebrating success, and fostering a positive team culture where every voice is valued.
This role offers a competitive salary range of $85,000–$115,000, commensurate with experience.
At Venor and Coles Associates, we embrace a culture of belonging in the workplace. No matter who you are, where you’re from, how you think, what you believe in, or who you love, we welcome your application. We all come from different backgrounds and different walks of life, bringing in unique perspectives and experiences. We encourage applications from 2SLGBTQ+, Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC), women, newcomers to Canada, and people with disabilities.
To learn more about this opportunity, contact Erika Hildebrand at erika@venor.ca or Maggie Rogers at mrogers@venor.ca.
