Buildings Structural Engineer

ISL Engineering & Landservices • Burnaby, BC

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

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, where you’ll gain exposure to a wide range of structural systems, materials, and project types early in your career. This role is based in our Burnaby office, supporting projects primarily across Western Canada, delivered collaboratively with Building’s team members across all ISL offices. ISL is comprised of over 600 employees including award-winning engineers, technologists, planners, landscape architects, scientists, and much more that work together to deliver infrastructure projects that minimize environmental impacts and maximize benefits to the community. ISL’s Buildings Team works to deliver excellent service for our clients, both internal and external. Committed to finding, mentoring and growing the right individual, our team approach is integral to our success: Flexible – We are a results-oriented team. As a high functioning, remotely enabled group, we are not your typical 9-5; we allow for flexibility in how and where work gets done. Interesting work – Together we enjoy a challenge and variety in our work. We pride ourselves on delivering quality service to our clients on each of our projects. Entrepreneurial – We are a group of passionate individuals who work independently and as part of a team. We take initiative, run with ideas, and collectively share in project success. Connected across offices – While this role is based in Burnaby, you’ll work closely with Building’s team members across ISL offices. This role offers the opportunity to gain exposure to a diverse range of building types, materials, and project scales, while working closely with experienced engineers and multidisciplinary teams. You’ll be involved throughout the project lifecycle and develop both technical and practical design skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a Civil engineering program.
• Registration, or eligibility for registration, as an E.I.T
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant local or international structural engineering experience.
• Familiarity with structural analysis software (e.g., Risa, S-Frame, RFEM, WoodWorks Sizer or other similar)
• Knowledge and application of structural theory, the National Building Code of Canada (NBC 2020), and Canadian Design Standards (O86, S16, A23.3)

Nice To Haves

• Experience with prefabrication of mass timber or light-frame structures
• Master’s degree in structural, seismic or mass timber
• Awareness of international codes and current research trends in structural engineering is considered an asset

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
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and team knowledge sharing
• Stay current with industry trends, materials, and emerging technologies
• Support and collaborate with team members across ISL offices
• Develop and utilize tools such as custom spreadsheets to improve efficiency and consistency

Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid model of work
• Excellent mentorship
• Employer paid benefits including health, dental and extensive paramedical services
• Healthcare Spending and Lifestyle Option Accounts
• Group RRSP
• Parental leave top ups
• Annual bonus incentives
• Paid professional development opportunities and memberships
• 24/7/365 Employee Family Assistance program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level