Buildings Structural Engineer

1w1 week ago

ISL

Burnaby, CA · Full-time · C$75,000 – C$125,000

About this role

Work on complex, multidisciplinary building projects across Western Canada—from community and municipal infrastructure to specialty structures in remote locations. Join a collaborative team that balances practical design with creative problem solving. Gain exposure to a wide range of structural systems, materials, and project types early in your career.

ISL comprises over 600 employees including engineers, technologists, planners, landscape architects, and scientists delivering infrastructure projects. The Buildings Team is flexible, results-oriented, and remotely enabled beyond a typical 9-5. Enjoy interesting work, entrepreneurial initiative, and connections across all ISL offices.

This role offers exposure to diverse building types, materials, and project scales while working with experienced engineers and multidisciplinary teams. Involved throughout the project lifecycle to develop technical and practical design skills. Based in Burnaby supporting projects primarily across Western Canada.

Ideal for Junior or Intermediate Structural Engineers motivated by work variety and hands-on experience. Particular interest in Mass Timber and creatively solving client problems. Committed to mentoring and growing talented individuals in a team approach.

Requirements

Junior or Intermediate Structural Engineer background
Interest in Mass Timber design
Familiarity with structural materials including light-frame wood, masonry, concrete, and steel
Proficiency in independent structural design and peer review processes
Experience coordinating with architects, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams
Skills in structural assessments for existing buildings
Knowledge of construction administration and field review procedures

Responsibilities

Deliver structural designs from concept through detailed design, tender, and construction across a variety of building types and materials (mass timber, light-frame wood, masonry, concrete, and steel)
Collaborate with team members to produce coordinated, high-quality structural deliverables
Perform designs independently, check design work of others, and perform peer reviews
Coordinate with architects, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams to develop integrated design solutions
Participate in project meetings and contribute to technical discussions and decision-making
Complete structural assessments and contribute to technical reports for existing buildings and structures
Support construction administration activities, including field reviews and travel to project sites as required
Maintain quality assurance practices and documentation standards across all project phases