Structural Design Engineer

RJC Engineers (RJC) is seeking self-motivated problem solvers pursuing careers in engineering better buildings for the communities we live, learn, work, and play in. Specializing in structural engineering, building science, building restoration, structural glass engineering, parking facility design and building energy modelling, RJC is one of Canada’s leading engineering firms.

We are an employee-owned company with over 600 employees in 16 offices across Canada and the United States.  Recognized as an exceptional workplace, we mentor the next generation of Canada’s ‘best and brightest’. With offices and expertise across Canada, we challenge our people to push technical boundaries and provide leadership in our fields of practice, while providing services for clients and projects nationwide

We believe in taking care of our people and help them realize their full potential. RJC offers the opportunity to work in an engaging fast-paced team environment where you will work on exciting and challenging projects, discover new and developing technologies, practices, and techniques, and where you will flourish in a culture of continuous learning and collaboration. Working under the guidance of leading technical specialists who broadly share their expertise, you will get to fine tune your skills and cultivate your expertise while being given the opportunity to pursue your professional goals.

Location:  Nanaimo, BC

Start Date: Immediately

Salary Range: $65,000 - $82,000 (Dependent on experience). Compensation also includes paid overtime and discretionary performance bonuses. 

Candidate Profile

As a Structural Design Engineer, you will be faced with a myriad of challenges that will require you to be a versatile and creative thinker. A strong communicator with a driving passion for what you do, you work directly with our clients to provide cost effective, pragmatic, and imaginative solutions. You don’t shy away from a challenge and enjoy tackling a new problem.  You are comfortable working independently but are also a strong team player, looking to those around you to collaborate and problem solve.

The Nanaimo office is a rapidly growing team with opportunity for advancement as the team continues to grow. Depending on your experience, we would be hoping to quickly move you into a project engineer role managing projects through design and construction. This role would include training junior design engineers and reviewing their design work on your projects.

Key Responsibilities

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare detailed structural design of buildings composed of primarily concrete, structural steel, and wood structural elements. Building types include commercial, residential, office, institutional and sports/recreation buildings.
• Assist with development of preliminary structural design concepts.
• Work with the project team from conceptual and preliminary stages of design through to completion.
• Liaise directly with clients and contribute to business development for the team.
• Assist with design checks for other engineers’ work (portions of projects).
• Ensure quality compliance for your engineering design work by maintaining design/checking notes.
• Provide construction support to active projects, including answering contractor questions and on occasion conducting site visits to review structural work.

Professional Qualifications & Experience

• Civil/Structural Engineering Degree from an accredited university – courses in concrete, steel, wood design preferred. It would be an asset to have a Masters level degree with exposure to dynamics of structures, seismic response of structures and seismic design of structures.
• Registered Engineer-In-Training or P.Eng with EGBC.
• 3-10 years’ of structural engineering experience.
• Construction experience will be considered as an asset.
• A valid driver’s license is required.

What can we offer you?

• An inspiring workplace that supports its people and recognizes great work.
• Stimulating, challenging projects and development opportunities to help you grow your skills and career.
• Being part of a supportive and inclusive network of people that help each other reach their goals.
• A comprehensive financial rewards program that recognizes your success.
• An extensive and generous benefits package including a $1000 Health Care Spending Account.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• An employee-owned organization providing greater opportunity.

New engineers are trained and supported though our custom on-boarding program, including mentoring, monthly in-house technical presentations, and regular lunch-and-learn seminars. 

If this position excites you, please visit us at www.rjc.ca/careers to apply for this position.

We appreciate the interest and efforts of all applicants; however only those short-listed as candidates will be contacted to set up an interview. Upon request, accommodation is available for any persons with disabilities participating in the selection process.