Structural Engineer

Based in Western Canada for over 110 years, McElhanney offers innovative and practical engineering, surveying, mapping, planning, landscape architecture, and environmental services. As a 100% employee-owned and operated firm, with over 1,400 staff members in 33 locations, we are proud to offer qualified staffwith shareholding options in our company. At McElhanney, we work in teams to build strong connections with our staff, clients, and local communities.

Our employees enjoy working here because of our varied projects, high levels of autonomy, opportunities for career development, excellent total compensation and benefits package, and collaborating with a team of great professionals.

The Opportunity

McElhanney Ltd. has a new opportunity for an Intermediate Structural Engineer to enhance our growing team in Kelowna, BC. Reporting directly to our Division Manager, you will collaborate with local and regional teams to deliver a variety of structural engineering pursuits to well-established clients including local governments, provincial ministries and agencies, and crown corporations. As a self-starter who is keen on challenging the status quo, you will find this role to be an amazing opportunity to take your leadership, business development, and technical skills to the next level.

This role offers the potential to be invited into ownership at McElhanney – a true employee-owned company!

At McElhanney, we pride ourselves in helping every individual grow their career in a rewarding and meaningful way. To us, a one size fits all method doesn’t exist. We will work with you to leverage your strengths, while getting you the exposure and experience you want and need to shine! From providing you with senior mentors to collaborate with and challenging projects to work on, we promise to provide you with continued support and recognition fostered by a workplace culture that prioritizes what matters most, our people.

Our team at McElhanney has big company opportunities, and a small company feel.

This role is designated as a safety-sensitive position and completion of a pre-employment drug & alcohol and fitness for work testing is required.

What You'll Be Doing

• Providing design, engineering, and site inspections for structural projects
• Lead Project management of multi-disciplinary projects, including managing structural assignments locally
• Assisting with proposal preparation and business development
• Supervising and mentoring junior staff

What You'll Bring

• Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering from an accredited post-secondary institution with 10+ years of experience in structural design
• Registration in good standing as a P.Eng. in any Canadian province or territory
• Proven delivery of structural projects (design, drafting, and inspection) for public and private clients, experience in multi-family, multi-story, residential design would be an asset
• Knowledge & experience with National and Provincial Building Codes including those for steel (CAN/CSA S16), concrete (CAN/CSA A23.3), masonry (CAN/CSA S304.1), and wood (CAN/CSA 086)
• Proficiency with structural engineering software, such as RISA or SAP
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• Strong communication skills both written and verbal as well as a positive, team-oriented attitude
• Strong people skills with the ability to communicate and work effectively with a diverse range of individuals

What Can We Offer You?

The salary range for this position is $100,000 - $140,000 per annum. McElhanney offers fair compensation that is commensurate with the individual’s education, experience, skills, and professional qualifications. The posted base salary/wage range is representative of the required level of qualifications and experience for the position as noted in the job posting. The salary offered will be based on the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate.

• Relocation assistance or a signing bonus is available for the successful candidate based on their level of experience
• Flexible work hours to accommodate your busy lifestyle
• Maternity leave top-up and parental leave
• Great benefits, including extended health and dental coverage, healthcare spending account, and RRSP matching
• Competitive salary and…