Senior Associate, Structural Engineering
full-time•Seattle, Abbotsford
About this role
THE ROLE:
- Concept scheming and sketching to create innovative structural solutions with architects and designers.
- Leading and managing multiple teams of project engineers, drafters and designers, and performing quality control with assembly and fabrication teams.
- Leading involvement in client meetings (in-person and remote) and the facilitation of creative solutions to design issues and challenges.
- Providing engineering reports to clients, structural advice on the construction and design of projects and devising modifications as necessary.
- Performing concept level and detailed structural design and detailing, including calculations, sketches, and static/dynamic finite element modelling in both pre construction and construction phases, under the mentorship of the Engineering Manager.
- Liaising with internal project management, shop, and site teams to ensure projects are delivered on time and budget, and meet fabrication and erection constraints.
- Visiting mass timber project sites across North America (remote or in-person when possible) to conduct field reviews and work with our install team on the ground at each project.
- Reviewing project requirements to provide estimates on quantities and costs of materials, equipment and labor and input on construction and development budgets.
- Mentoring junior structural engineers and developing our technical knowledge base.
- Providing engineering reports to clients and structural advice on the construction and design of projects and devising modifications as necessary.
- Presentation and communication at conferences, lunch & learns, and seminars across North America.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- Master’s or Doctorate Degree in Civil Engineering (or a related Engineering Degree).
- At least 12 years of experience working as structural engineer (minimum 5 years of experience in timber engineering). Experience with seismic design in Canada / USA or abroad is an asset.
- PE, P.Eng., or MIStructE. SE is an asset.
- Experience leading the design of large building projects, working with architects and clients to achieve pragmatic and cost-effective solutions.
- Knowledge and use of Canadian, American, and European codes an asset.
- Experience with Finite Element software (SAP2000, R-FEM, ETABS), and significant experience with Excel (performing calculations). Experience working with 3D modelling software such as Rhino/Grasshopper/AutoCAD is an asset.
- Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.
What you'll do
- The role involves leading teams to create innovative structural solutions and managing project delivery while ensuring quality control. It also includes client interactions to facilitate design solutions and providing engineering reports.
About StructureCraft
We are an award-winning group of structural engineers and master builders working globally to create beautiful and efficient structures. Since our start in 1998, we have developed a practical and technology-forward approach to the structural design of all materials, including steel, concrete, and glass - but particularly of timber, where the structure is exposed as architecture. Visual quality aligned with budget and material efficiency are key considerations as we strive to create excellence in the built environment.
From Abbotsford (CAN), Vancouver (CAN), Seattle (USA) and Trento (Italy), our diverse team of 150+ includes professional engineers, digital designers, and project managers in the office, and a skilled crew of craftsmen in the shop and on site. With over 26 years of experience, we have acted as the structural engineer and builder for over 10 million sqft of structures, including many of North America's most significant mass timber projects.
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