Jobs - Senior Engineer - Vancouver

Equilibrium Consulting Inc.; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Performance bonuses

Retirement savings plan matching

Extended health benefits

Flexible hours

Work-from-home option

Pet-friendly office

Wellbeing support with climbing wall

Company lunches

Social events

Job summary

EQUILIBRIUM is seeking a Senior Engineer to join our Vancouver team. You will lead project designs and coordinate with consultants on ambitious North American and international projects.

We value timber construction, sustainability, and strong collaboration. The role offers growth opportunities, involvement in business development, and a pathway to leadership within a mid-sized, award-winning practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering; Master’s preferred.
• Licensed/registered professional engineer (P.Eng) or eligible in Canada/US.
• 8+ years of professional structural engineering experience.
• Experience with US codes is an asset; mass timber interest a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Lead project designs and coordinate with consultants and clients.
• Develop structural BIM models and drawings; coordinate with drafting team.
• Perform analysis and design across timber, steel, concrete, and hybrid systems.
• Participate in design coordination and business development activities.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to company standards.

Skills

Project leadership

Team collaboration

Communication

Problem solving

Multitasking

Detail-oriented

Business development

Organized

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

RFEM

RSTAB

ETABS

SAFE

GSA

Tedds

RAM

Bluebeam

Job description

Close Date: Open until filled
Location: Vancouver, BC
Salary: $95,000-120,000+ annually (based on experience)

EQUILIBRIUM is looking for a Senior Engineer to join our team in Vancouver.

EQUILIBRIUM is an award-winning mid-sized consulting Structural Engineering firm working on a diverse range of ambitious projects both locally and internationally. EQUILIBRIUM was founded in Vancouver in 1998 with a focus on progressive and innovative building projects, sustainability-oriented construction, and particularly projects utilizing timber construction.

Headquartered in Vancouver, BC, with offices in France and the USA, our team works with clients both locally and internationally, to engage community and push the boundaries of conscious and sustainable structural design.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

As a result of landing some exciting new projects, we are looking for a talented and ambitious structural engineer with 8+ years of experience to join our team at our Vancouver office. The role provides the opportunity to work on our most high-profile projects around the world and an opportunity for long-term career development within our growing company for the right applicant.

WHAT YOU’LL GET UP TO

• – Work on and manage innovative, architecturally led and award-winning projects across North America and Internationally.
• – Develop structural solutions that do more than just meet code… you will design structures that are strong, resilient, sustainable, and directly contribute to the architecture of the building.
• – Perform structural analysis and develop designs from concept through construction with the support of the EQUILIBRIUM team.
• – Communicate your designs to our drafting team and coordinate the development of structural BIM models and drawings.
• – Have active involvement in design coordination with other consultants, contractors, suppliers, and stakeholders for your projects.
• – An opportunity to participate in internal committees (sustainability, technical standards, social, etc.) that help to foster your growth and keep EQUILIBRIUM on the leading edge.
• – An opportunity to be involved with leading the technical aspects of the business such as developing company technical standards, etc.
• – An opportunity to be involved with business development.
• – Exact responsibilities will be dependent on experience level.

REQUIREMENTS

• – Bachelor’s Degree from a Civil/Structural Engineering program required. Master’s degree preferred.
• – Located in Vancouver or willing to relocate.
• – Valid work status in Canada.
• – P.Eng Designation with EGBC or equivalent Canadian / US designation.
• – Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in a similar role.
• – Knowledge of and experience with US codes is an asset.
• – Interest in Mass Timber. Mass Timber experience is a bonus.
• – Interest in embodied carbon and minimizing the climate impact of structural design.
• – Seismic analysis and design experience an asset.
• – Experience with structural analysis software such as RFEM, RSTAB, ETABS, SAFE, GSA, Tedds, RAM etc.
• – Familiarity with Bluebeam.
• – Sound knowledge of timber, steel, concrete, and hybrid construction.

SKILLS

• – Experience leading project designs and design teams.
• – Experience acting as a lead in collaboration and coordination with other consultants and clients.
• – Strong communication skills a must. Must thrive while working in a collaborative environment.
• – Enthusiasm and love for learning.
• – Disciplined work ethic with great attitude and energy.
• – Ability to multi-task and work on multiple projects and teams concurrently.
• – Organized, self-motivated, pro-active, detail-oriented, and willing to take on new challenges.
• – Problem-solver and critical thinker.
• – A desire to partake in business development and relationship building with clients.

EQUILIBRIUM is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience and ability including:

• – Opportunities for career progression in a growing company.
• – Performance bonuses.
• – Retirement savings plan matching.
• – Extended health benefits contribution.
• – Competitive parental leave policy.
• – Healthy and flexible vacation policy.
• – Annual adventure bonus and race/fitness event bonus (please ask about this).
• – Flexible hours on Fridays and option to work from home some days of the week after the probation period.
• – Pet-friendly office environment.
• – Personal wellbeing and health support, including use of our in-house climbing / bouldering wall!
• – Chef-cooked lunch at the office 2x per week.
• – Healthy Social culture including yearly summer weekend away, ski trips and many more.