Associate, Structural Engineering

StructureCraft; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Job summary

A leading structural engineering firm in Vancouver is seeking an Associate to lead project engineers in creating innovative structures. This role involves close collaboration with architects, managing project teams, and performing detailed structural engineering. The ideal candidate should have a Master's or Doctorate in Civil Engineering, at least 10 years of experience (5 in timber engineering), and strong software skills. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits package, with opportunities for site visits across North America.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of structural engineering experience, including 5+ years in timber engineering.
• Strong understanding of Canadian, American, and European codes.
• Experience leading design of large projects and working with architects.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams of project engineers on innovative designs.
• Manage quality control and client communications.
• Perform detailed structural design and calculations.
• Mentor junior engineers and enhance technical knowledge.

Skills

Leadership

Structural Design

Communication

Project Management

Finite Element Analysis

Problem Solving

Education

Master’s or Doctorate Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Finite Element Software (e.g., SAP2000, R-FEM, ETABS)

3D Modelling Software (e.g., Rhino, Grasshopper, AutoCAD)

Excel

Job description

Overview

StructureCraft is a structural engineering and timber construction firm based near Vancouver, BC and operating across North America and Asia. Our dynamic team of structural engineers plays a key role in our organization and is one of the top timber engineering teams in North America. Working closely with architects and our detailing and project management teams, our engineers create efficient and practical designs for structures of all scales and complexities, from mass timber to freeform.

The Role

As an Associate joining our growing team, you will lead teams of project engineers working on creative structures with some of North America and Europe’s foremost architects. Our design philosophy is strongly focused on creating efficient structures, and our computational engineering team pioneers the use of the latest information-finding and optimization techniques to enable this.

THE TEAM: StructureCraft is a family-owned business, and our diverse team hails from more than 10 different countries, including Europe, Australasia, Canada, and the US. This broad range of experience and backgrounds provides us with the unique opportunity to draw upon best practices from across the globe and utilize these to help create signature structures. For more information on our work, please visit www.structurecraft.com.

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 10 years of experience working as a structural engineer (minimum 5 years of experience in timber engineering). Experience with seismic design in Canada/USA or abroad is an asset.
• P.E., 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.