Structural Engineer

Role Details

• Concept scheming and sketching to create innovative structural solutions with architects and designers.
• Leading involvement in client meetings and facilitating creation of creative solutions to design issues and challenges
• Providing engineering reports to clients, structural advice on the construction and design of projects and devising modifications as necessary
• Performing concept level and detailed structural design and detailing, including calculations, sketches, and static/dynamic finite element modelling in both pre-construction and construction phases, under the mentorship of senior Engineers.
• Leading and managing the work of junior engineers, drafters and designers, and performing quality control with assembly and fabrication teams
• Liaising with internal project management, shop, and site teams to ensure projects are delivered on time and budget, and meet fabrication and erection constraints
• Visiting project sites across North America to monitor progress in accordance with projected timelines and safety standards and inspecting materials as necessary to ensure adequacy
• Reviewing project requirements to provide estimates on quantities and costs of materials, equipment and labor and input on construction and development budgets
• Mentoring junior structural engineers and assisting in developing technical knowledge base

 Position Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or structural engineering is required
• Registered as a P.Eng or EIT with eligibility for P.Eng within 6 months through EGBC.
• A minimum of 6 years of experience working as structural engineer / engineer in training (preferred 1 year of experience in timber engineering). Experience with seismic design in Canada / USA or abroad is an asset.
• Knowledge and use of Canadian, American, and European codes is an asset
• Experience with Finite Element software (SAP2000, R-FEM, ETABS), and significant experience with Excel (performing calculations). Experience working with 3D modelling software such as Rhino/Grasshopper/AutoCAD an asset.
• Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals

Position Terms and Conditions

NOC: 21300 – Civil Engineers

Hourly Wage: $49.74 - $78.11 per hour, depending on experience

Hours of Work: 36 hours per week

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent position

Location Address: Our Vancouver office located at 2425 Quebec Street, Vancouver, BC, V5T4L6

Language of Work: English

Benefits: We offer a benefits package that includes 3 weeks’ vacation, extended medical, dental, life insurance, disability insurance, and a matching RRSP program after 2 years of employment.