Senior Engineer – Structural

Qualus

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

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeVancouver • CanadaSenior💰 CA$115,000 - CA$140,000 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 ensuring quality assurance and project delivery.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Structural Engineering DegreeCanadian Professional Engineering Designation (P.Eng.)8-10+ Years of 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 PlansProject Resource PlanningBudget ManagementVendor Document Review

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 review for substation facilities, transmission towers and poles, and control room and indoor GIS switchgear buildings
Perform structural analysis and modeling using SAP2000, LPILE, SAFE, and MathCAD
Prepare and review detailed design documents, including design basis, design reports, design plans, construction specifications, field review plans and reports
Review vendor documents against specifications
Respond to construction-site requests and complete project documentation, including as-builts, calculations, and returning data to clients
Coordinate and oversee project resource planning, scope, schedule, and budget for a structural discipline project team
Establish and maintain professional relationships with external business partners; present information and respond to client questions
Direct and/or participate in client meetings and job site visits
Mentor less experienced engineering team members
Collaborate with other engineering disciplines to ensure 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
8-10+ 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, as well as North American transmission structure design standards
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Short and Long-Term Disability
RRSP Match
Flexible Spending Accounts
EAP
Parental Leave
Paid time off
Holidays