Structural Engineer with Hydropower or Industrial Experience

Skyline Recruitment Ltd; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work flexibility

Career growth opportunities

Professional development support

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Skyline Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join our Vancouver team, leading structural projects from concept through construction on heavy industrial and hydroelectric infrastructure across Western Canada. You will manage complex design tasks and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams in a collaborative, employee-focused environment.

The ideal candidate has a P.Eng. in British Columbia (or eligibility) and 10+ years in industrial structural design, with hydroelectric

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with a structural specialization.
• 10+ years of relevant structural engineering experience.
• P.Eng. designation in British Columbia, or eligibility to obtain.
• Strong experience in industrial structural design; hydroelectric project experience considered a major asset.
• Proficiency with structural analysis and design software such as SAP2000, RISA, STAAD, ETABS, or ANSYS.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary consulting environments.
• Strong communication, technical writing, and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural engineering projects from proposal stage through detailed design and construction support.
• Perform structural analysis and design for industrial and hydroelectric facilities.
• Prepare technical reports, calculations, specifications, and engineering deliverables.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including civil, mechanical, electrical, and geotechnical engineers.
• Review and oversee detailed drawings and construction documentation.
• Support project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and client communication.
• Conduct site visits, inspections, and provide construction support as required.
• Mentor junior and intermediate engineers and contribute to team development.

Skills

Project leadership

Mentoring juniors

Strong communication

Multidisciplinary coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (structural specialization)

Tools

SAP2000

RISA

STAAD

ETABS

ANSYS

Job description

Skyline Recruitment is working with a well-established multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join their growing Vancouver team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer looking to take a lead role on complex industrial and hydroelectric infrastructure projects across Western Canada.

The successful candidate will work within a collaborative, employee-focused environment and contribute to a wide variety of heavy industrial, energy, and infrastructure projects. Candidates with hydroelectric project experience are strongly preferred; however, those with a strong industrial structural background will also be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead structural engineering projects from proposal stage through detailed design and construction support
• Perform structural analysis and design for industrial and hydroelectric facilities
• Prepare technical reports, calculations, specifications, and engineering deliverables
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including civil, mechanical, electrical, and geotechnical engineers
• Review and oversee detailed drawings and construction documentation
• Support project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and client communication
• Conduct site visits, inspections, and provide construction support as required
• Mentor junior and intermediate engineers and contribute to team development

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with a structural specialization
• 10+ years of relevant structural engineering experience
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in British Columbia, or eligibility to obtain
• Strong experience in industrial structural design; hydroelectric project experience considered a major asset
• Proficiency with structural analysis and design software such as SAP2000, RISA, STAAD, ETABS, or ANSYS
• Experience working within multidisciplinary consulting environments
• Strong communication, technical writing, and leadership skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment

What’s Offered

• Competitive compensation package ranging from $120,000–$150,000
• Hybrid work flexibility
• Opportunity to work on technically challenging and impactful infrastructure projects
• Collaborative and supportive team culture
• Long-term career growth and leadership opportunities
• Paid professional development and continuing education support