Senior Structural Engineer
Locations: Chilliwack, BC
Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent
About Ecora
Ecora Consultants Ltd. is one of Canada’s fastest-growing full-service consulting firms, driven by our commitment to excellence, innovation, and community. With a multidisciplinary team and offices across British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario, we deliver integrated solutions in engineering, environmental sciences, planning, and natural resource management.
The Opportunity
We are looking for a Professional Structural Engineer to join our Chilliwack, BC team on a permanent full-time basis. Our preferred candidate will be at an intermediate to senior level with a P. Eng with a minimum of 10 years’ experience. The selected candidate will be working with Lead Engineers and Project Managers and work within a multi-disciplined team designing efficient and reliable residential, industrial and commercial construction projects.
Key Responsibilities
Structural design of building components using a variety of materials including, but not limited to, steel, concrete, wood, masonry.
Participate in site reviews, respond to RFI’s, and manage ongoing projects and team members.
Coordinate with other engineering and architectural disciplines to facilitate projects.
Structural analysis of existing building components, subject to revised loading conditions.
Technical guidance and mentoring of project team members, engineers and technical support staff.
Participate in business development and proposal preparations.
Building client relationships.
Qualifications
A Structural Engineering degree from a recognized university.
A minimum of 8 years of relevant design experience within Canada.
A Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in British Columbia.
Well-developed knowledge of structural engineering and ability to apply structural engineering techniques commonly used in residential, industrial and commercial construction.
Knowledge of Canadian CSA codes and standards.
Experience creating structural engineering designs and drafts using AutoCAD, Revit or an equivalent software tool.
Understanding of set budgets and deadlines for structural engineering tasks.
Supervision of drafters, designers, and field reviews.
Proven ability to communicate effectively and clearly in oral and written formats on complex technical matters, both to technical and non-technical audiences.
Lead by example and demonstrate hard work and strong business ethics to achieve Ecora’s strategy.
Must possess personal integrity and professionalism and be results oriented.
Demonstrated record of diligence and attention to detail.
Self-motivated, eager, takes the initiative and able to operate with minimal supervision.
Self-confident with a strong personal presence, courage and credibility, willing to take on a challenge, make decisions and present very professionally.
Flexible and adaptable with a strong sense of team.
Why Join Ecora
Be part of a fast-growing, employee-owned firm recognized for technical excellence and community commitment.
Competitive compensation and benefits package, including:
Comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage
Group RRSP matching program
Paid vacation and sick leave
Performance Bonus
Personal days
Professional membership reimbursements
Access to our mentorship and professional development programs.
A welcoming, collaborative company culture with social events and team initiatives.
Join Ecora — where your expertise helps shape resilient communities and sustainable infrastructure.
If you’re ready to advance your career with a dynamic and supportive team, we’d love to hear from you.