Senior Structural Engineer

Workshop Engineers Ltd.; Duncan; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Workshop Engineers Ltd. in Duncan, British Columbia, seeks a senior structural engineer with 6+ years of experience in structural architectural building design and EGBC P.Eng registration.

You will run projects with other senior staff, grow client relationships, and contribute to business development. The role requires proficiency with timber, steel, and concrete design, knowledge of local codes, and experience with RFEM or Sizer.

Qualifications

• P.Eng. registration with EGBC
• 6+ years of professional experience in structural building design
• Proficiency with timber, steel, and concrete design
• Proficiency with structural analysis software (e.g., RFEM, Sizer)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

• Run engineering projects alongside senior staff and help with business development
• Manage multiple projects from schematic design to project completion
• Collaborate with Architects and external project teams
• Apply knowledge of local codes and standards in design and delivery

Skills

Communication

Client relationships

Project leadership

Business development

Education

P.Eng. registration EGBC

Tools

Bluebeam

AutoCAD

Revit

RFEM

Sizer

Job description

Workshop Engineers is looking to hire a talented senior structural engineer with 6+ years of experience in structural architectural building design and registration with EGBC as a P.Eng. You would play an important role for the Workshop team by running engineering projects alongside other senior staff, building client relationships and helping with business development.

You would be responsible for efficiently managing and facilitating multiple projects from schematic design to project completion. The successful applicant must be proficient in structural design with various materials including concrete, steel and timber, and have a complete understanding of project delivery stages, project schedules, and budgets. An in-depth knowledge of applicable local codes and standards is necessary for this role.

Workshop Engineers is a collaborative, dynamic, and detail-oriented office. The successful candidate should approach this role with an eagerness to think creatively and ability to remain organized while contributing to multiple projects simultaneously.

A key aspect of this work is collaborating with other staff members and external project teams, including Architects. Workshop is looking for an senior engineer that has strong communication skills, and a thoughtful, humble mindset.

Applicants should have ample hands-on relevant structural design experience including gravity and lateral systems, an understanding of construction methods and sequencing and relevant construction-phase engineering experience. Previous construction experience, seismic design experience, mass timber experience, and/or proficiency in Bluebeam, AutoCAD, or Revit will be seen as assets when reviewing applications.

Requirements

P.Eng. registration EGBC

6+ years of professional experience with relevant structural building design

Proficiency with timber, steel, and concrete design

Proficiency with structural analysis software (e.g., RFEM, Sizer)

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Details

Hours: 40hrs/week

4 day work week optional, and encouraged, with adjusted salary for reduced hours

Further reduced hours may be considered for the right candidate, to be discussed in interview process

Location: In-office (Duncan, British Columbia) or remote or hybrid

Non-corporate atmosphere

An office commitment to work-life balance, with 3-day weekends optional (see above)

Paid vacation time

A strong, positive team culture

A small firm environment with opportunities for career growth

Company support for professional development

Life in the Cowichan Valley on beautiful Vancouver Island, if in-office