The Role
Concept scheming and sketching to create cutting-edge 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/agile 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.
Robust understanding of engineering fundamentals

📌 Senior Structural Engineer Abbotsford
🏢 Structurecraft
📍 Abbotsford