Marine Structural Engineer

Skyline Recruitment Ltd; Burnaby, Victoria; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Skyline Recruitment Ltd in British Columbia seeks an Intermediate Marine Structural Engineer to design and deliver maritime and transportation infrastructure projects across Canada. The role combines technical design with client-facing responsibilities in a collaborative, people-first culture.

With 5–10 years of marine/transportation experience and P.Eng. eligibility in BC, you’ll contribute to detailed design, reports, cost estimates, and field services, with opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in marine, maritime, or transportation infrastructure.
• Registered or eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in British Columbia.
• Strong technical foundation in structural engineering.
• Comfortable working in field, industrial, or construction environments.
• Post-graduate degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (nice-to-have).
• Experience working in the Pacific Northwest (nice-to-have).
• Strong communication and technical writing skills (nice-to-have).
• Client-facing or project coordination experience (nice-to-have).

Responsibilities

• Detailed design of maritime and/or transportation structures.
• Preparation of design criteria, drawings, specifications, and technical reports.
• Quantity take-offs and support with capital cost estimates.
• Construction-phase field services.
• Structural inspections and inspection reporting.
• Assist with proposals, cost estimates, and project scheduling.
• Coordinate with clients, subconsultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
• Contribute positively to a collaborative and inclusive team environment.

Skills

Marine structural engineering

Structural analysis

P.Eng. eligibility

Field work

Technical writing

Client-facing

Education

Post-graduate degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) eligibility (BC)

Job description

Burnaby or Victoria, BC

Salary Range: $95,000 – $145,000 CAD

A growing British Columbia–based engineering and advisory consultancy is seeking an Intermediate Marine Structural Engineer to join its team. This firm delivers industrial and public infrastructure projects across Canada and internationally and is known for its collaborative, people-first culture.

The Role

You will work on the design and delivery of maritime and transportation infrastructure projects, contributing both technically and through client-facing responsibilities. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer looking to take on increased responsibility while working on complex, meaningful projects.

Key Responsibilities

Technical

• Detailed design of maritime and/or transportation structures
• Preparation of design criteria, drawings, specifications, and technical reports
• Quantity take-offs and support with capital cost estimates
• Construction-phase field services
• Structural inspections and inspection reporting (as required)

Project & Client Support

• Assist with proposals, cost estimates, and project scheduling
• Coordinate with clients, subconsultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies
• Contribute positively to a collaborative and inclusive team environment

What We’re Looking For

• 5–10 years of experience in marine, maritime, or transportation infrastructure
• Registered or eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in British Columbia
• Strong technical foundation in structural engineering
• Comfortable working in field, industrial, or construction environments

Nice to Have

• Post-graduate degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Experience working in the Pacific Northwest
• Strong communication and technical writing skills
• Client-facing or project coordination experience

Why Join

• Exposure to diverse infrastructure projects from concept through construction
• Clear opportunities for advancement in technical leadership, project management, and advisory roles
• Work with a collaborative team that values integrity, innovation, and inclusivity