Structural Engineer

Stantec; Kelowna; Hybrid; CAD 91,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Structural Engineer to join their Integrated Design team in Kelowna, BC. The role involves supporting Power Delivery and Substation Design projects, performing structural analysis, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in civil engineering and strong communication skills. This position offers hybrid work options and opportunities for technical growth within a diverse team.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision plans

Wellness program

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Experience with structural design and analysis.
• Ability to work independently and with teams.
• Experience in projects related to power transmission.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural design and analysis.
• Develop designs through sketches and software.
• Provide coaching to EITs and designers.
• Prepare project specifications.

Skills

Registered P. Eng. or eligible to obtain P.Eng in British Columbia

Strong communication

Self-starter

Time management

Analytical skills

Experience in project teams

Knowledge of structural design codes

Industry standard structural analysis software

Fluency in English

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Tools

STAAD.Pro

MathCad

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

As energy availability becomes increasingly critical, there is significant scope and impact in your work—and where it can take you at Stantec. We problem-solve and collaborate on projects that are challenging and meaningful, delivering innovation for the long term on important projects around the world. Our integrated team works across diverse industry areas such as generation (thermal, hydropower, and other renewables), transmission and distribution, oil and gas, and mining. You’ll advance the industry and build your career as part of a team that combines the strength of a large company with the agility of a specialized group. You may contribute to microgrids, clean energy initiatives, and grid modernization while working with leaders in one of the world’s top design firms.

Your Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Structural Engineer to join the Integrated Design team. The successful candidate would primarily support Power Delivery and Substation Design work in British Columbia, Canada. This role offers opportunities for technical growth within a diverse team. Stantec offers a flexible workplace; ideally, the successful candidate would work from the office at least 2 days a week, with hybrid work options open for discussion. This is a great opportunity for a motivated individual who wants to challenge their abilities in a dynamic work environment. As a registered Professional Engineer, you will be responsible for working on various industrial projects. This role involves structural engineering design and analysis under minimal supervision, making sound structural engineering decisions and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality solutions.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Perform structural design and analysis to applicable codes. Typical structures include heavy industrial/energy infrastructure steel structures and concrete foundations; work primarily supports power distribution and substation design projects.
• Develop designs through sketches, hand calculations, and structural analysis software models.
• Work with Engineers and Designers on fit-for-purpose designs that meet the client’s needs and requests.
• Interface with other disciplines and project management to execute projects per the project plan.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to EITs and designers as part of professional development, while taking an active role in your own career development.
• Conduct quality assurance and quality control on own projects within Stantec's quality control guidelines.
• Prepare and coordinate project specifications including construction documents.
• Attend project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or clients.
• Travel to local project sites as needed.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Registered P. Eng. or eligible to obtain P.Eng in British Columbia.
• Strong communication, coordination, and time management skills.
• Self-starter with ability to work independently.
• Ability to apply practical knowledge and sound judgement to analyze issues, interpret information and select methods and solutions to resolve design problems within stand practice guidelines. Requisite knowledge and application of structural design codes (NBCC, CSA, ASCE, AISC, ACI, etc.).
• Skills to manage time to meet project budget and schedule.
• Experience in a project team setting and engaging in creative and critical thinking.
• Enthusiastic to expand structural engineering knowledge and keen to work in a team environment.
• Willingness to work on multiple jobs/projects at a time.
• Knowledge of and ability to use industry standard structural analysis software suites (STAAD.Pro, etc.) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of mathematical computational tools such as MathCad and the ability to perform detailed structural calculations within this environment.
• Excellent presentation, written and verbal communication skills.
• Fluency in English; French (written and verbal) will be considered a strong asset.
• Experience working on projects related to power transmission and distribution, specifically substations.
• Willingness to travel to client sites and other Stantec offices.
• Field experience is a strong asset.

Education and Experience

• A Bachelor's degree in civil engineering with a focus on structural.
• BC Hydro and/or substation design experience.

Typical office environment involves working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods. Field work may include exposure to the elements, including inclement weather. This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties may be assigned or 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. Join us and redefine your personal best.

Pay Range

• Locations in Lower Mainland - BC - Min Salary $91,800.00 - Max Salary $133,100.00

Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. The final agreed-upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. Some roles are bonus eligible.

Benefits Summary

• Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.
• Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.
• The benefits information above may not apply to union positions where benefits are governed by collective bargaining agreements.

Additional Information

• Primary Location: Canada | BC | Burnaby
• Organization: BC-1554 E&R BOU-CA Integrated Design
• Employee Status: Regular
• Travel: Yes
• Schedule: Full time