Our company: At Kalesnikoff, we honor our heritage by investing in our future. As a family-owned, fourth-generation company, we’ve evolved from our roots in the forests to become a leader in the timber industry, but we’re not just resting on tradition.Today, Kalesnikoff is at the forefront of innovation, combining decades of expertise with cutting-edge technology to redefine what’s possible in wood design and construction.Role and Objectives The Mass Timber Engineer, reporting to the Head of Engineering, is responsible for a variety of in-house engineering tasks in the fields of prefabricated mass timber, prefabricated light wood frame walls/ trusses/ floors, and both light wood frame and mass timber volumetric modular projects. Their expertise is required to provide input to projects during budgeting and tender, design-assist, fabrication design, and to complete construction documents for elements and systems supplied by Kalesnikoff Mass Timber.Estimating / Budget / Tender Provide input on projects incorporating delegated design to ensure realistic estimatesBrainstorm alternative solutions where necessaryWork closely with estimating team to ensure all necessary structural information is capturedReview and comment on layouts and structural systems for mass timber and modular projects to assist with design development and produce a cost effective and constructable structural systemDesign-Assist Work collaboratively with KMT’s Project Manager and external project teams during the design-assist phase for the benefit of the projectReview and comment on value engineering opportunities for the structural system of mass timber and modular projectsBrainstorm and present solutions to challenges brought forward by the project teamPerform simple calculations to provide guidance to structural engineers of record for member capacities and connection design to assist in the progression of their designsProject Execution Work collaboratively with KMT’s Project Management team when structural engineering challenges arise during the course of construction and communicate with the Structural Engineer of RecordAssist Project Managers in writing RFI’s where appropriatePerform delegated connection and member design for mass timber projectsPerform independent reviews for structural designs done internally by other KMT EngineersComplete structural design of modular units in all phases of execution, including lifting and final in-service conditionsPerform shop and field reviews of elements and systems within KMT’s scope of engineering workProvide input and assistance with new design standards and guidelines for mass timber, prefabricated light wood frame, and modular offeringsGeneral Maintain up to date knowledge of mass timber and modular-related codes and standards in Canada and the USAParticipate in conferences, code committees, and research collaboratives to further the use of mass timber in our sales regions and contribute to creative mass timber solutions at KMT and ensure knowledge is transferred to the broader teamCreate and maintain internal structural engineering calculation toolsCreate and maintain in-house resources for project managers, estimating, and design technologistsPerform structural design for small scale internal/capital projectsInteracting effectively and professionally with customers, contractors, project stakeholders,



co-workers and industry peersManage multiple competing priorities to ensure deadlines are met both internally and externallyRequirements Bachelor’s degree in structural engineeringRegistration as a P. Eng. in any Canadian province with the ability to register in British ColumbiaRegistration as a PE in any US state is an assetMinimum of 7-10 years of experience in structural engineering5 years’ direct structural engineering experience in mass timberExperience in structural engineering of modular construction is an assetIn depth knowledge of construction documents, and prefabricated construction in generalIn-depth knowledge of CSA O86, NDS and/or EC5 with regards to mass timberStrong familiarity with Part 3, 4, and 9 of the BCBC 2024 is an assetExpertise in understanding and delineating subtrades scopes of work with respect to mass timber, and prefabricated light wood frame and modular constructionDeep understanding of roles and responsibilities of professional engineers under the Code of Ethics and how this applies to your daily activitiesAbility to problem solve creative solutions for the benefit of KMT’s project deliveryStrong interpersonal and communication skills with a customer focusStrong organizational & planning skillsAbility to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectivelyLocation Candidate's choice between South Slocan, BC or Vancouver, BCSome travel between Kalesnikoff locations requiredCompensation Package Salary: $98,100.00 - $119,900.00 (dependent on experience)Schedule: Monday - FridayExtended health advantages including health, dental, vision, travel, Health Spending

📌 Mass Timber Engineer (Vancouver)
🏢 Kalesnikoff
📍 Vancouver