Structural Engineer

Dawson Creek, British Columbia, Canada, Fort St. John, British Columbia, Canada
Remote
Posted Oct 14, 2026
1 position

$130,000–$155,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level

Job summary

Lead structural design for buildings, foundations, and industrial structures; assess existing infrastructure; review and seal technical documents; and conduct construction field reviews. Provide technical leadership, coordinate with related disciplines, establish quality processes, and manage project scopes, budgets, schedules, client relationships, and deliverables.

Job details

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.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, structural engineering, or a related discipline, EGBC P.Eng. registration or immediate eligibility, at least 8 years of consulting structural design experience, and at least 3 years of independent sealing authority. Candidates need relevant building and industrial design experience, knowledge of Canadian codes and CSA standards, proficiency with specified structural software and CAD/BIM tools, a valid Class 5 driver's licence, and legal authorization to work in Canada; sponsorship is unavailable.