Author: Hanna Buchanan

New Principals at EQUILIBRIUM

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EQUILIBRIUM is delighted to announce the promotion of Jack Lloyd in our Vancouver office, and Matt Kantner in our Atlanta office, to Principals of the firm.

Jack’s promotion to Principal reflects both his leadership within the firm and his growing impact on our Canadian operations. He is a steady, trusted presence and a backbone of our Vancouver office, consistently demonstrating sound judgment, accountability, and a commitment to excellence. He brings a forward-looking mindset to his work, always focused on improving both himself and the firm. As a project manager and engineer, Jack has built a strong track record of delivering successful outcomes, earning the confidence of clients and colleagues alike. Beyond project delivery, he has played a key role in strengthening and growing our Canadian team through the expansion of our Vancouver office. His technical expertise and business development skills continue to enhance the depth and performance of our operations in Canada. A true North Vancouver local, Jack also embodies the energy and balance of the community—an avid skier who can just as easily be found mountain biking, trail running, or on the golf course when the snow isn’t falling.

Matt’s promotion to Principal recognizes his technical strength, leadership in sustainability, and key role in the growth of our U.S. operations. He combines big-picture thinking with strong attention to detail, enabling him to guide projects from early vision through to precise execution. His work is consistently thoughtful, efficient, and well resolved. Matt has also advanced the firm’s sustainability agenda in a practical and impactful way, with a strong focus on timber design and low-carbon solutions that reduce environmental impact while maintaining performance and constructability. Beyond project delivery, he has been instrumental in expanding our U.S. presence, supporting new opportunities, strengthening client relationships, and helping establish a strong position in a competitive market. Outside the office, Matt is a car enthusiast—his one sustainability “vice”—and enjoys autocross and track driving, though he is increasingly drawn to the new wave of high-performance electric vehicles.

Founding Principal Eric Karsh continues to lead EQUILIBRIUM from Vancouver with an increased focus on design concepts, mentorship, and innovation.

Please join us in congratulating Jack and Matt on their well-deserved promotions!

 

A New Associate Principal at EQUILIBRIUM

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We are pleased to announce that Tom Place has been promoted to Associate Principal at EQUILIBRIUM.

Since joining the firm at the beginning of 2022, Tom has played a key role in delivering some of our most significant and complex projects. He has consistently demonstrated technical excellence, strong project leadership, and a collaborative approach that reflects the values of our practice. Over this time, Tom has stepped up as a trusted leader within the team—mentoring colleagues, strengthening client relationships, delivering projects, and reducing embodied carbon in the built environment.

Having studied at the University of Cambridge in the UK, Tom spent the first seven years of his career with Arup in London, gaining experience across a wide range of structural materials and project types.

Since joining EQUILIBRIUM, he has contributed to a number of key projects across North America, including Bakers Place, Saskatoon Public Library’s New Central Library, the Royal BC Museum PARC Campus, and the Austin Convention Centre in Austin, TX.

Tom brings a particular passion for sustainability to his work. He is deeply committed to reducing the carbon impact of the built environment, combining technical expertise with advocacy to help drive meaningful change in our industry. His contributions include authoring guidance for the Institution of Structural Engineers on the embodied carbon of mass timber; serving on an advisory panel for the Carbon Leadership Forum BC; working with the City of Vancouver to help introduce the first embodied carbon code regulations in North America; participating in industry initiatives including SE2050; and ongoing engagement with clients and collaborators to deliver lower-impact structures.

Outside the office, you’ll most likely find him hiking up the mountains in summer and snowboarding back down them in winter.

We are pleased to welcome Tom to the leadership team and look forward to his continued impact as he helps shape the future of the firm.

Please join us in congratulating Tom on this well‑deserved promotion.

Welcoming Associate Principal, Dan Clifford to EQUILIBRIUM

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EQUILIBRIUM is thrilled to welcome Dan Clifford to our Vancouver office as Associate Principal and BIM & Digital Practice Lead.

Dan brings over 22 years of experience in BIM and digital delivery across the buildings, aviation, infrastructure, and transportation sectors. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated exceptional leadership in advancing Revit-based workflows, managing complex project coordination, and delivering high-quality, fabrication-ready models on large-scale projects. Since joining EQUILIBRIUM, Dan has already made a strong impact by strengthening our digital practice, enhancing project delivery standards, and supporting teams with innovative, efficient workflows. His expertise spans reinforced concrete, steel, mass timber, and prefabricated systems, and he has consistently delivered results on technically demanding projects around the world. Prior to joining EQUILIBRIUM, Dan held senior BIM leadership roles at globally recognized firms, leading digital delivery on major stadiums, airport terminals, healthcare facilities, and infrastructure projects. His international experience across North America, Europe, and South America brings valuable perspective to our growing practice. In his new role, Dan will continue to lead our BIM and digital initiatives, working closely with project teams to elevate coordination, improve constructability, and drive innovation across all phases of delivery.

Please join us in welcoming Dan to EQUILIBRIUM!

 

Celebrating Andy Sheldon’s Promotion at EQUILIBRIUM

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We are pleased to announce the recent promotion of Andy Sheldon, PE, SE to Associate at EQUILIBRIUM.

Since joining the team in 2024, Andy has made impactful contributions to many of EQUILIBRIUM’s projects in the Atlanta area and beyond. His endless optimism is a source of inspiration for his peers and clients alike.

Please join us is congratulating Andy on this next step in his career!

 

Eric Karsh to Speak at SEABC Pinnacle Lecture and France–BC Business Roundtable

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We’re pleased to share that our founding principal, Eric Karsh, will be speaking at two events in Vancouver this week.

On May 13, Eric will deliver the Pinnacle Lecture at the 2026 SEABC Annual Dinner, hosted by the Structural Engineers Association of British Columbia. His talk, “A 30 Year Journey on the Leading Edge of Timber Engineering,” will reflect on three decades of advancing timber as a high‑performance structural material, drawing on lessons learned from projects across Canada, the U.S., and Europe.

Learn more and register here: https://seabc.ca/event/2026-annual-dinner-pinnacle-lecture/https://lnkd.in/ehK9Ej8P

Later this week, Eric will also take part in a France–British Columbia business roundtable, representing Canadian companies established in France. The discussion will bring together over 100 CEOs and senior leaders from French and BC-based companies to explore cross‑border collaboration, innovation, and long‑term economic partnership.

Event details here: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7457847267568447489/https://lnkd.in/e9YzyQnN

We would love to see you there!

Jobs – Project Engineer – Vancouver

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PROJECT ENGINEER

Post Date: March 11, 2026
Close Date: Open until filled
Location: Vancouver, BC
Salary: $85,000-95,000+ annually (based on experience)

EQUILIBRIUM is looking for a Project Engineer to join our team in Vancouver.

EQUILIBRIUM is an award-winning mid-sized consulting Structural Engineering firm working on a diverse range of ambitious projects both locally and internationally. EQUILIBRIUM was founded in Vancouver in 1998 with a focus on progressive and innovative building projects, sustainability-oriented construction, and particularly projects utilizing timber construction.

Headquartered in Vancouver, BC, with offices in France and the USA, our team works with clients both locally and internationally, to engage community and push the boundaries of conscious and sustainable structural design.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

As a result of landing some exciting new projects, we are looking for a talented and ambitious structural engineer with 5+ years of experience to join our team at our Vancouver office.

WHAT YOU’LL GET UP TO

– Work on innovative, architecturally led and award-winning projects across North America and Internationally.
– Develop structural solutions that do more than just meet code… you will design structures that are strong, resilient, sustainable, and directly contribute to the architecture of the building.
– Perform structural analysis and develop designs from concept through construction with the support of the EQUILIBRIUM team.
– Communicate your designs to our drafting team and coordinate the development of structural BIM models and drawings.
– Have active involvement in design coordination with other consultants, contractors, suppliers, and stakeholders for your projects.
– An opportunity to participate in internal committees (sustainability, technical standards, social, etc.) that help to foster your growth and keep EQUILIBRIUM on the leading edge.
– Exact responsibilities will be dependent on experience level.

REQUIREMENTS

– Bachelor’s Degree from a Civil/Structural Engineering program required. Master’s degree preferred.
– Valid work status in Canada.
– P.Eng Designation with EGBC or equivalent Canadian / US designation.
– Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in a similar role.
– Knowledge of and experience with US codes is an asset.
– Interest in Mass Timber. Mass Timber experience is a bonus.
– Interest in embodied carbon and minimizing the climate impact of structural design.
– Seismic analysis and design experience an asset.
– Experience with structural analysis software such as RFEM, RSTAB, ETABS, SAFE, GSA, Tedds, RAM etc.
– Familiarity with Bluebeam.
– Sound knowledge of timber, steel, concrete, and hybrid construction.

SKILLS

– Strong communication skills a must. Must thrive while working in a collaborative environment.
– Enthusiasm and love for learning.
– Disciplined work ethic with great attitude and energy.
– Ability to multi-task and work on multiple projects and teams concurrently.
– Organized, self-motivated, pro-active, detail-oriented, and willing to take on new challenges.
– Problem-solver and critical thinker.

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT EQUILIBRIUM

EQUILIBRIUM is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience and ability including:

– Opportunities for career progression in a growing company.
– Performance bonuses.
– Retirement savings plan matching.
– Extended health benefits contribution.
– Competitive parental leave policy.
– Healthy and flexible vacation policy.
– Annual adventure bonus and race/fitness event bonus (please ask about this).
– Flexible hours on Fridays.
– Pet-friendly office environment.
– Personal wellbeing and health support, including use of our in-house climbing / bouldering wall!
– Chef-cooked lunch at the office 2x per week.
– Healthy Social culture including yearly summer weekend away, ski trips and many more.

All applicants should submit a CV and cover letter to hello@equilibrium-eq.com. Please specify the job title in the subject line. No phone calls, please. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Jobs – Senior Engineer – Vancouver

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SENIOR ENGINEER

Post Date: March 11, 2026
Close Date: Open until filled
Location: Vancouver, BC
Salary: $95,000-120,000+ annually (based on experience)

EQUILIBRIUM is looking for a Senior Engineer to join our team in Vancouver.

EQUILIBRIUM is an award-winning mid-sized consulting Structural Engineering firm working on a diverse range of ambitious projects both locally and internationally. EQUILIBRIUM was founded in Vancouver in 1998 with a focus on progressive and innovative building projects, sustainability-oriented construction, and particularly projects utilizing timber construction.

Headquartered in Vancouver, BC, with offices in France and the USA, our team works with clients both locally and internationally, to engage community and push the boundaries of conscious and sustainable structural design.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

As a result of landing some exciting new projects, we are looking for a talented and ambitious structural engineer with 8+ years of experience to join our team at our Vancouver office. The role provides the opportunity to work on our most high-profile projects around the world and an opportunity for long-term career development within our growing company for the right applicant.

WHAT YOU’LL GET UP TO

– Work on and manage innovative, architecturally led and award-winning projects across North America and Internationally.
– Develop structural solutions that do more than just meet code… you will design structures that are strong, resilient, sustainable, and directly contribute to the architecture of the building.
– Perform structural analysis and develop designs from concept through construction with the support of the EQUILIBRIUM team.
– Communicate your designs to our drafting team and coordinate the development of structural BIM models and drawings.
– Have active involvement in design coordination with other consultants, contractors, suppliers, and stakeholders for your projects.
– An opportunity to participate in internal committees (sustainability, technical standards, social, etc.) that help to foster your growth and keep EQUILIBRIUM on the leading edge.
– An opportunity to be involved with leading the technical aspects of the business such as developing company technical standards, etc.
– An opportunity to be involved with business development.
– Exact responsibilities will be dependent on experience level.

REQUIREMENTS

– Bachelor’s Degree from a Civil/Structural Engineering program required. Master’s degree preferred.
– Valid work status in Canada.
– P.Eng Designation with EGBC or equivalent Canadian / US designation.
– Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in a similar role.
– Knowledge of and experience with US codes is an asset.
– Interest in Mass Timber. Mass Timber experience is a bonus.
– Interest in embodied carbon and minimizing the climate impact of structural design.
– Seismic analysis and design experience an asset.
– Experience with structural analysis software such as RFEM, RSTAB, ETABS, SAFE, GSA, Tedds, RAM etc.
– Familiarity with Bluebeam.
– Sound knowledge of timber, steel, concrete, and hybrid construction.

SKILLS

– Experience leading project designs and design teams.
– Experience acting as a lead in collaboration and coordination with other consultants and clients.
– Strong communication skills a must. Must thrive while working in a collaborative environment.
– Enthusiasm and love for learning.
– Disciplined work ethic with great attitude and energy.
– Ability to multi-task and work on multiple projects and teams concurrently.
– Organized, self-motivated, pro-active, detail-oriented, and willing to take on new challenges.
– Problem-solver and critical thinker.
– A desire to partake in business development and relationship building with clients.

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT EQUILIBRIUM

EQUILIBRIUM is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience and ability including:

– Opportunities for career progression in a growing company.
– Performance bonuses.
– Retirement savings plan matching.
– Extended health benefits contribution.
– Competitive parental leave policy.
– Healthy and flexible vacation policy.
– Annual adventure bonus and race/fitness event bonus (please ask about this).
– Flexible hours on Fridays.
– Pet-friendly office environment.
– Personal wellbeing and health support, including use of our in-house climbing / bouldering wall!
– Chef-cooked lunch at the office 2x per week.
– Healthy Social culture including yearly summer weekend away, ski trips and many more.

All applicants should submit a CV and cover letter to hello@equilibrium-eq.com. Please specify the job title in the subject line. No phone calls, please. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

EQUILIBRIUM Wins Best Startup of the Year

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We are thrilled to share that EQUILIBRIUM has been awarded Startup of the Year by the France–Canada Chamber of Commerce! This marks a significant milestone for our organization and is the result of several years of dedicated, coordinated effort from both our Canadian and French teams.

We are deeply encouraged by this honour. It reflects not only what we have achieved together so far, but also the potential and promise of what lies ahead. We see this award as an omen of great future success—and a powerful validation of the path we are on.

Thank you to the France–Canada Chamber of Commerce for this recognition, and to our partners, clients, and team members who continue to support and inspire us every day. This is just the beginning!

MT1 Wins ENR Awards

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Google MT1 (aka 1265 Borregas) won two ENR Awards! These include the Global Best Award in the Green Building category and the Award of Merit in the Office/Retail/Mixed-Use category!

Projects are evaluated by a panel of judges on the project team’s ability to overcome challenges, their contribution to the industry and community, safety and construction, and design quality. Congratulations to everyone who helped bring this project to the world stage.

Read more about the project here.

Jobs – Project / Senior Engineer – Vancouver

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PROJECT OR SENIOR ENGINEER

Post Date: September 4, 2025
Close Date: Open until filled
Location: Vancouver, BC
Salary: $90,000-115,000 annually

EQUILIBRIUM is looking for a Project or Senior Engineer to join our team in Vancouver.

EQUILIBRIUM is an award-winning mid-sized consulting Structural Engineering firm working on a diverse range of ambitious projects both locally and internationally. EQUILIBRIUM was founded in Vancouver in 1998 with a focus on progressive and innovative building projects, sustainability-oriented construction, and particularly projects utilizing timber construction.

While still based in Vancouver, BC, we are growing our presence in the US and France with our offices in Atlanta, GA and Paris respectively.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for a talented and ambitious structural engineer with 6+ years of experience to join our team at our Vancouver office. The role provides the opportunity to work on our most high-profile projects around the world and an opportunity for long-term career development within our growing company for the right applicant.

WHAT YOU’LL GET UP TO

– Work on and manage innovative, architecturally led and award-winning projects across North America and Internationally.
– Develop structural solutions that do more than just meet code… you will design structures that are strong, resilient, sustainable, and directly contribute to the architecture of the building.
– Perform structural analysis and develop designs from concept through construction with the support of the EQUILIBRIUM team.
– Communicate your designs to our drafting team and coordinate the development of structural BIM models and drawings.
– Have active involvement in design coordination with other consultants, contractors, suppliers, and stakeholders for your projects.
– An opportunity to participate in internal committees (sustainability, technical standards, social, etc.) that help to foster your growth and keep EQUILIBRIUM on the leading edge.
– An opportunity to be involved with leading the technical aspects of the business such as developing company technical standards, etc.
– An opportunity to be involved with business development.
– Exact responsibilities will be dependent on experience level.

REQUIREMENTS

– Bachelor’s Degree from a Civil/Structural Engineering program required. Master’s degree preferred.
– Valid work status in Canada.
– Registration with EGBC.
– Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in a similar role.
– Knowledge of and experience with US codes is an asset.
– Interest in Mass Timber. Mass Timber experience is a bonus.
– Interest in embodied carbon and minimizing the climate impact of structural design.
– Seismic analysis and design experience an asset.
– Experience with structural analysis software such as RFEM, RSTAB, ETABS, SAFE, GSA, Tedds, RAM etc.
– Familiarity with Bluebeam.
– Sound knowledge of timber, steel, concrete, and hybrid construction.

SKILLS

– Experience leading project designs and design teams.
– Experience acting as a lead in collaboration and coordination with other consultants and clients.
– Strong communication skills a must. Must thrive while working in a collaborative environment.
– Enthusiasm and love for learning.
– Disciplined work ethic with great attitude and energy.
– Ability to multi-task and work on multiple projects and teams concurrently.
– Organized, self-motivated, pro-active, detail-oriented, and willing to take on new challenges.
– Problem-solver and critical thinker.
– A desire to partake in business development and relationship building with clients.

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT EQUILIBRIUM

EQUILIBRIUM is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience and ability including:

– Opportunities for career progression in a growing company.
– Performance bonuses.
– Retirement savings plan matching.
– Extended health benefits contribution.
– Competitive parental leave policy.
– Healthy and flexible vacation policy.
– Annual adventure bonus (please ask about this).
– Flexible hours on Fridays.
– Pet-friendly office environment.
– Personal wellbeing and health support, including use of our in-house climbing / bouldering wall!
– Chef-cooked lunch at the office 2x per week.
– Healthy Social culture including yearly summer weekend away, ski trips and many more.

All applicants should submit a CV and cover letter to hello@equilibrium-eq.com. Please specify the job title in the subject line. No phone calls, please. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.