Jobs – Junior / Intermediate Engineer – Vancouver

JUNIOR OR INTERMEDIATE ENGINEER

Post Date: April 1, 2025
Close Date: Open until filled
Location: Vancouver, BC
Salary: $65,000-82,000 annually

Equilibrium Consulting is looking for a Junior or Intermediate 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 2+ years of experience to join our growing team.

WHAT YOU’LL GET UP TO

– Continue your structural engineering journey by working on great projects with award-winning architects and a very supportive team to guide you along the way.
– 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 the 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.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Education:

– Bachelor’s Degree from a Civil/Structural Engineering program required. Master’s degree preferred.

Requirements:

– Located in Vancouver or willing to relocate.
– Valid work status in Canada.
– Registration with EGBC.
– Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in a similar role.
– 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.

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.
– Healthy and flexible vacation policy.
– Annual adventure bonus (please ask about this).
– 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.