[Hiring] Structural Design Engineer @Sense Engineering

Role Description

As a Structural Design Engineer (Intermediate) within our growing Vancouver Structural Engineering Team, you’ll help lead the expansion of our practice into new construction – taking ownership of the design and analysis of key structural components across a diverse portfolio, from concept through construction. Much of our work in BC will be focused on mass timber and hybrid structures, utilizing design technology and tools that make architecturally lead buildings possible; you'll be central to it, bringing both strong design judgment and a genuine fluency with the tools that support it.

You'll also lend your structural expertise to restoration and rehabilitation projects that draw on Sense's deep national experience, and coordinate with our structural leaders in other offices to maintain consistent service delivery. You thrive in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, bring hands-on experience across all phases of project development, and pair technical depth with a client-focused approach.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of structural engineering experience at a consulting firm.
• Bachelor's degree (or above) in structural engineering.
• P.Eng. registered with EGBC or eligible to register in BC by transfer from another Canadian jurisdiction.
• Demonstrated design experience in mass timber (glulam, CLT) and hybrid structures.
• Strong command of structural behaviour — load paths, gravity and lateral load derivation, systems and elements.
• Proficiency across analysis and modelling software — Revit, plus one or more of ETABS, SAFE, S-Frame, or RAM.
• Design technology skills in Rhino / Grasshopper and Speckle for interoperability and data exchange a distinct asset.
• Strong written and verbal communication; prepares, reads, and interprets technical documentation independently.
• A curious, creative problem-solver with a client-centric mindset, strong work ethic, and attention to detail.

Requirements

• Exhibit a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and team spirit.
• Represent Sense Engineering's brand through exceptional partner engagement.
• Enhance your technical expertise and stay current on industry trends and best practices.
• Primary responsibility will be to help lead the structural design of new-construction residential, commercial, and institutional buildings.
• Provide structural guidance on restoration and repair projects.
• Create and compare structural schemes and contribute to basis-of-design and design-strategy documents.
• Perform structural analysis on new and existing structures.
• Carry out construction reviews and coordinate construction-stage solutions with contractors and the design team.
• Assist in structural evaluations through site investigations and condition assessments.
• Present structural schemes to architects and other engineers.
• Prepare evaluation reports, construction documents, and project proposals.
• Manage project delivery: read project contracts, set and maintain budgets, prepare monthly invoices.
• Chair internal project meetings, maintain minutes, and coordinate with BIM staff.
• Collaborate with other project managers to resolve workload issues and conflicting deadlines.
• Delegate and lead others in carrying out design tasks and construction reviews.

Benefits

• Join a vibrant and supportive team of dedicated professionals who value collaboration and camaraderie.
• Work on impactful projects with leading clients and contractors.
• Enjoy opportunities for professional development and knowledge sharing.
• Base Salary Range is $95,000 to $117,000 (commensurate with experience).
• This position is eligible for profit sharing bonuses based on company and individual performance.
• Eventual opportunities to purchase shares in a successful and growing company.
• Comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family’s well-being.