Senior Structural Engineer

The Role

• Concept scheming and sketching to create innovative structural solutions with architects and designers
• Leading and managing multiple teams of project engineers, drafters and designers, and performing quality control with assembly and fabrication teams
• Leading involvement in client meetings and the facilitation of creative solutions to design issues and challenges
• Providing engineering reports to clients, structural advice on the construction and design of projects and devising modifications as necessary
• Performing concept level and detailed structural design and detailing, including calculations, sketches, and static/dynamic finite element modelling in both pre-construction and construction phases, under the mentorship of the Engineering Manager
• Liaising with internal project management, shop, and site teams to ensure projects are delivered on time and budget, and meet fabrication and erection constraints
• Visiting mass timber project sites across North America (remote or in-person when possible) to conduct field reviews and work with our install team on the ground at each project
• Reviewing project requirements to provide estimates on quantities and costs of materials, equipment and labor and input on construction and development budgets
• Mentoring junior structural engineers and developing our technical knowledge base

Position Requirements

• Master’s or Doctorate Degree in Civil Engineering (or a related Engineering Degree).
• At least 8 years of experience working as structural engineer (minimum 5 years of experience in timber engineering). Experience with seismic design in Canada / USA or abroad is an asset.
• PE, P.Eng., or MIStructE or eligible for accreditation within 6 months of start date. SE is an asset.
• Experience leading the design of large building projects, working with architects and clients to achieve pragmatic and cost-effective solutions
• Knowledge and use of Canadian, American, and European codes an asset
• Experience with Finite Element software (SAP2000, R-FEM, ETABS), and significant experience with Excel (performing calculations). Experience working with 3D modelling software such as Rhino /Grasshopper /AutoCAD is an asset.
• Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals