Senior Associate, Structural Engineering

THE ROLE:  

• Concept scheming and sketching to create innovative structural solutions with architects and designers. 
• Leading and managing multiple teams of project engineers, drafters and designers, and performing quality control with assembly and fabrication teams.
• Leading involvement in client meetings (in-person and remote) and the facilitation 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 the Engineering Manager. 
• 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 mass timber project sites across North America (remote or in-person when possible) to conduct field reviews and work with our install team on the ground at each project. 
• 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 developing our technical knowledge base.
• Providing engineering reports to clients and structural advice on the construction and design of projects and devising modifications as necessary. 
• Presentation and communication at conferences, lunch & learns, and seminars across North America. 

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:  

• Master’s or Doctorate Degree in Civil Engineering (or a related Engineering Degree).  
• At least 12 years of experience working as structural engineer (minimum 5 years of experience in timber engineering). Experience with seismic design in Canada / USA or abroad is an asset.  
• PE, P.Eng., or MIStructE. SE is an asset.  
• Experience leading the design of large building projects, working with architects and clients to achieve pragmatic and cost-effective solutions.  
• Knowledge and use of Canadian, American, and European codes 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 is an asset.  
• Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals.  

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.   

Locations: Abbotsford, BC; Vancouver, BC; Seattle, WA; Trento, Italy