Structural Engineering

Americas Region

VAN000003

Joining Arup

At Arup we’re dedicated to sustainable development and to do socially useful work that has meaning. Our purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

We solve the world's most complex problems and deliver what seems impossible, with curiosity and creativity. We’re a thriving and growing organization which offers you many possibilities to shape a better world — and your future.

Arup is seeking an Associate Principal, Structural Engineer to establish and grow our structural engineering presence in Vancouver and British Columbia. This is a strategic, market-facing leadership role for a technically excellent and entrepreneurial structural engineer who will act as a work winner, Engineer of Record, and trusted client advisor in a key growth market.

This role is critical to Arup’s growth strategy in Vancouver and the wider BC region, providing local technical leadership, business development capability, and project delivery excellence. We are seeking a candidate with experience delivering projects across a range of sectors including: Commercial and mixed-use developments, Transit and transportation infrastructure, Institutional, healthcare, laboratory, and educational facilities.

The opportunity

• Serve as Engineer of Record for structural projects in Vancouver and across BC, ensuring compliance with provincial and municipal requirements.
• Lead work winning efforts across MEP, Structural, and Transport markets, developing a strong local project pipeline.
• Establish and grow Arup’s structural engineering presence in Vancouver, acting as the local technical and market leader.
• Deliver high-profile, complex building and infrastructure projects with technical excellence and commercial accountability.
• Collaborate closely with teams in Toronto, Montreal, and Calgary to deliver multi-office projects.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with developers, architects, contractors, and public-sector clients.
• Support future team growth by mentoring staff and contributing to recruitment as the Vancouver structural team expands.
• Partner with regional leadership to execute go-to-market strategies aligned to Arup’s North and Americas business objectives.

The Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum 15 years of experience in structural engineering.
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in British Columbia with Designated Structural Engineer (Struct.Eng.) status through Engineers and Geoscientists BC.
• Proven experience as Engineer of Record on complex building and/or infrastructure projects.
• Strong track record of winning work and maintaining a well-established professional network in Vancouver and BC.
• Deep knowledge of delivery models including DBB, Design-Build, PPP, and progressive delivery models.
• Demonstrated leadership capability with the flexibility to initially operate as an individual contributor while helping shape future team growth.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and client relationship management skills.
• Contributing to the development of a sustainable Vancouver-based structural practice with future team expansion.

You will have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

Please note that all applicants must apply directly via the job portal. If this role is not quite what you are looking for but you are interested in other opportunities for a future with purpose, please sign up to our Talent Community where you will be kept up to date with roles suitable for you to shape a better world.

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Benefits at Work- At Arup, we have a comprehensive and valuable benefits program that works for our employees and their families. These are 100% paid for by Arup except for optional life insurance. These benefits provide health and welfare security for you as well as paid time off for rest and renewal. Our Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually) provides an opportunity for you to share in the success of the Firm. As a valued employee of Arup, you can also choose to participate in our GRRSP 5% company match to help you save for your future.

Flexible Working - We believe that flexible arrangements create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people. Options for alternative schedules and the ability to work outside of the office for a portion of your workweek are available.

Vancouver Hiring Range– The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in Vancouver is $148,150 to 215,700 per year. This range is commensurate with experience, educational background, and skill level. Benefits are not included in the base salary. Please note hiring ranges for candidates performing work outside of Vancouver will differ.

Different people, shared values
Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.
Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.

Our Application Process
We will be reviewing our candidates for this position on a rolling basis. Once you have applied you will be evaluated and potentially moved on to the next round, at which point a member of the talent resourcing team will reach out to you directly.
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