Engineer III – Structural

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. Contribute to structural design, technical support, and quality assurance/quality control reviews for substation facilities, transmission towers and poles, control rooms, and indoor GIS switchgear buildings .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeVancouver • CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$95,000 - CA$115,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in structural engineering design, analysis, and project management, with a strong focus on utility substations and compliance with Canadian codes and standards. Proven ability to mentor engineering teams and maintain client relationships while delivering high-quality design documentation.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Structural Engineering DegreeCanadian Professional Engineering Designation (P.Eng.)5–8 Years Structural Engineering Design ExperienceSAP2000, LPILE, SAFE, MathCADKnowledge of Canadian Codes and Standards

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Hard Skills

Structural AnalysisModelingDesign DocumentationQuality AssuranceQuality ControlConstruction SpecificationsField Review PlansVendor Document ReviewProject DocumentationResource Planning

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationMentoringClient Relationship ManagementCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Canadian Professional Engineering Designation (P.Eng.)

Industry Keywords

Utility SubstationsBC Hydro ProjectsOccupational Health and Safety RegulationsCSA StandardsNorth American Transmission Structure Design Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Contribute to structural design, technical support, and quality assurance/quality control reviews for substation facilities, transmission towers and poles, control rooms, and indoor GIS switchgear buildings
Perform structural analysis and modeling using SAP2000, LPILE, SAFE, and MathCAD
Prepare and review detailed design documents, including design bases, design reports, design plans, construction specifications, and field review plans and reports
Review vendor documents against specifications
Respond to construction-site requests and complete project documentation, including as-builts and calculations
Coordinate and oversee resource planning, scope, schedule, and budget for a structural discipline project team
Maintain relationships with external business partners and present information to clients
Participate in client meetings and job-site visits to collect or deliver design and engineering data
Mentor less experienced engineering team members
Collaborate with other engineering disciplines for integrated project delivery

Requirements

What you’ll need

Structural Engineering Degree from a recognized university
Canadian Professional Engineering Designation (P.Eng.) or the ability to register as a Professional Engineer with EGBC
5–8 years of structural engineering design experience
Experience with structural design for utility substations, particularly projects for BC Hydro, is considered an asset
Knowledge of applicable Canadian codes and standards, including Occupational Health and Safety Regulations and CSA standards
Knowledge of North American transmission structure design standards
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life Insurance
Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage
Retirement Savings Plans, including employer matching where applicable
Flexible Spending and/or Health Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Parental Leave
Paid Time Off
Company Holidays