Structural Engineer

Location: Fort St. John or Dawson Creek, British Columbia, Canada

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Work Arrangement: In-person / Hybrid / Remote (for the right candidate)

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the structural design of reinforced concrete, structural steel, and wood-framed buildings, including cast-in-place and insulated concrete form (ICF) foundations, pile foundations, framing systems, lateral systems, mezzanines, and pre-engineered building foundations.
• Design industrial structures, including equipment and skid foundations, pipe racks, access platforms, and modular structures subject to transportation and operational loads.
• Conduct structural assessments of existing buildings and infrastructure, including condition assessments, integrity audits, post-incident evaluations, seismic upgrades, tenant improvements, and renovations.
• Review and seal structural drawings, calculations, technical reports, and letters of assurance in accordance with applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Perform structural field reviews during construction to verify compliance with design intent and applicable standards.
• Collaborate with civil, geotechnical, and land surveying professionals to integrate site-specific information into structural and foundation design.
• Develop and implement structural design standards, quality assurance procedures, and technical review processes.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to engineers-in-training (EITs), junior and intermediate engineers, and technologists.
• Prepare project scopes, fee proposals, schedules, and budgets.
• Manage client relationships, project deliverables, and technical communications to ensure projects are completed efficiently and to a high standard.

Qualifications And Experience

• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) registration with Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia (EGBC), or immediate eligibility for registration.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years of structural engineering design experience in a consulting engineering environment.
• At least 3 years of experience with independent professional sealing authority.
• Demonstrated experience in building structural design, with exposure to industrial structures and related engineering projects.
• Strong working knowledge of the BC Building Code, National Building Code of Canada, and applicable CSA standards, including CSA S16, CSA A23.3, CSA O86, and CSA S304.
• Proficiency with structural engineering software such as S-Frame, S-Concrete, and Forte, as well as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Revit.
• Strong technical leadership, project management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Valid Class 5 driver's licence and willingness to travel to project sites as required.
• Legally entitled to work in Canada. Candidates must hold Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status, as work permit sponsorship is not available.

Compensation And Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications, with eligibility for performance-based bonuses.
• Group benefits plan.
• Annual vacation entitlement in accordance with British Columbia employment standards, with increased vacation benefits based on length of service.
• Professional registration fees covered by the employer.
• Support for continuing professional development, technical training, and associated travel and accommodation expenses.
• Company-provided cell phone or monthly phone allowance.
• Flexible scheduling arrangements.
• Potential opportunity for future shareholding or partnership, subject to leadership approval and business requirements.