Structural Engineer

Many of the world’s top engineers and scientists come together in our Water business because they view a community’s interaction with water a bit differently—as a single holistic system, rather than unconnected networks divided by jurisdictional boundaries. Working throughout the hydrologic cycle, we are delivering sustainable solutions to make sure water is where it should be and available when needed. Our experts guide our work with scientific rigor, an innovative spirit, and a vision for growth. Every day, we help communities improve, reuse, and protect this precious resource for future generations. Grow with us, H2O+U.

Your Opportunity

Stantec is seeking an experienced Structural Engineer to join our highly successful water practice in Burnaby, BC. As a Structural Engineer your role is to work with minimal supervision on small to medium sized projects, and as a team member on larger projects. You will participate in the design, coordination, and specification for structural engineering systems for a variety of projects with applicable codes and engineering standards/practices.

This is an office-based position and requires attendance at the Stantec Burnaby office 5 days a week.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Provide mentoring and informal guidance to junior level staff, may assist in assigning tasks, providing coaching, and checking work.
• Perform structural analysis and design for a variety of concrete, steel, masonry, and wood structures.
• Writing and editing technical reports, engineering studies, and technical specifications.
• Support construction projects with field site visits and construction observation duties.
• Coordinate design work with project team members, other disciplines, and other offices.
• Participate in client project requirement meetings and value analysis and cost estimating.
• Assist upper-level staff with developing and managing the project scope, budget, staffing and schedule.
• Work on multiple projects, simultaneously.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Requisite knowledge and application of structural design codes, standards, and applicable building codes.
• General understanding of all phases of project document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications.
• Strong knowledge of structural systems, means and methods, materials, and industry standards.
• Ability to participate and collaborate in project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought.
• Thorough understanding of structural engineering concepts and ability to effectively communicate ideas to others.
• Advanced oral and written communication skills.
• Requires understanding of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with Revit and AutoCAD software considered an asset.
• Experience using structural engineering/finite element analysis software: CSI Suite of analysis programs (SAP, ETABS and SAFE) is considered a preference.

Education and Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in structural design on buildings and industrial structures; water experience is an asset.
• Engineering consulting experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Civil/ Structural Engineering or related field.
• Registered P. Eng. with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC) or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license is required.

Position will work on-site at construction locations with some office work. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. Must be available to travel for out-of-town projects when needed.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. At Stantec, we live our corporate values every day.

Additional Information

• Salary Range(s): Pay transparency laws require employers to provide the following information for positions that may be in the following jurisdiction(s):
• Location Description: Min/Max Pay Range for postings located in BC (Lower Mainland includes Vancouver & Burnaby)
• Min Pay Range: Lower Mainland $91,800
• Max Pay Range: Lower Mainland $133,100
• Note: The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.