Ready to shape the future of mass timber in the US?We're looking for a talented individual to spearhead our mass timber practice across the West Coast. This role combines technical project leadership with business development, thought leadership, and industry outreach. While the position is based in one of our four West Coast offices, travel throughout the US and Canada will be part of the role. If you're ready to take on a unique opportunity to lead a market sector within the framework of an already established and successful business, let's talk

Who We AreWe're Holmes US - a structural engineering firm that's anything but boring With offices in Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, and Los Angeles, and roots in New Zealand, we're known for taking on projects that make other firms say, "Wait, how did they do that?" Now we're expanding our mass timber capabilities and need someone who lives and breathes innovative timber design to join our growing US team.

Why Relocate?Expand Your Career Horizons

Access to the booming US mass timber market

Work on large-scale projects across multiple West Coast cities

Bring your timber expertise to the US market

Be a pioneer in establishing mass timber best practices in the US

Choose Your City

Seattle, WA - Epicenter of Pacific Northwest timber innovation

Portland, OR - Leading edge of sustainable design and mass timber adoption

San Francisco, CA - High-profile projects in a cutting-edge market

Los Angeles, CA - Massive market potential with growing mass timber interest

We Support Your Move

Relocation assistance

Immigration support for work authorization

Help navigating PE/SE licensure reciprocity across US states

Onboarding support to get you settled in your new city

Your Impact

Lead mass timber project teams from concept through construction

Build and maintain strong client relationships in the US market

Design complex mass timber structures including CLT, glulam, and hybrid systems





Contribute to the development of company engineering standards for mass timber

Mentor rising engineers in timber design practices and seismic theory

Become a recognized expert in mass timber within the firm and profession

You'll Thrive Here If You Have

8+ years of experience, 5+ years of timber engineering experience

PE or P.Eng., SE preferred.

Seismic design experience

Advanced proficiency in ETABS, SAP, equivalent finite element software

Advanced MS Excel and Intermediate MS Word

Knowledge of mass timber systems

A knack for leading teams and mentoring others

Outstanding time management and financial management abilitiesInnovative mindset with ability to promote new ideas with sound business potential

Why You'll Love It HereEngineering That Excites

Lead innovative mass timber projects that matter for sustainability

Work with industry leaders from the US and New Zealand

Access cutting-edge timber design tools and approaches

Be part of the growing mass timber movement in North America

Design structures that set new benchmarks for sustainable construction

Growth & Leadership

Lead project teams and mentor rising engineers in timber design

Regular professional development opportunities

Build lasting client relationships in an emerging market

Become a recognized mass timber expert

Present at conferences and industry events across North America

The Good Stuff

Flexible hybrid work environment

Work-life balance that we actually take seriously

Supportive, team-oriented culture with international team members

Regular team events and activities

Experience living in vibrant West Coast US cities

Benefits OfferedDepending on your employment status, benefits may include:

Relocation assistance

Visa sponsorship support

Hybrid work model

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D;, Short-term and Long-term Disability and other voluntary plans

Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical & Childcare

Health Savings Account

📌 Senior Structural Engineer (Vancouver)
🏢 Holmes US
📍 Vancouver