Structural Engineer Manager Jobs in British Columbia

We're looking for an Engineerto join our Vancouver office. In this role, you'll be responsible for creating structural schemes for typical construction types, with understanding of design, construction, and cost factors, while coordinating and resolving issues with architects, other consultants, and contractors.

An ideal candidate has Minimum four years of relevant structural engineering experience, including minimum one year of construction-stage experience that is looking to grow and develop their career in a top-tier, dynamic firm. If you're drawn to innovative design, ambitious structures, and a workplace that values your well-being both inside and outside the office, we encourage you to apply!

At Fast + Epp, our core purpose is to advance structural design and propel architectural imagination. We strive to manifest this core purpose in the designs we produce, the community we have created, and the professional development opportunities we provide for our staff. We're looking for individuals who approach problems with genuine curiosity; people who instinctively ask, "Is there a better way to do this?" We value those who will bring diverse experiences and perspectives to our team, those who thrive in collaboration, and recognize that every interaction is an opportunity to learn something new. We're searching for individuals who lead with integrity that are honest, reliable, and good listeners.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Contributes to creating and comparing structural schemes
• Contributes to basis of design and design strategy documents
• Carries out design tasks across wide range of common design elements
• Carries out construction reviews across wide range of construction elements
• Delegates and leads others in carrying out design tasks and construction reviews
• Presents structural schemes to architects and other engineers
• Coordinates structural design with architectural and non-structural engineering requirements
• Coordinates construction-stage solutions with contractor and design team
• Resolves individual design conflicts between structural and other requirements
• Provides solutions to issues arising from construction errors and unforeseen site conditions
• Provides technical mentoring to more junior engineers
• Reads contracts for own projects
• Sets and maintains project budgets
• Maintains up-to-date data in project management software
• Prepares monthly invoices
• Manages and chairs internal project meetings
• Maintains minutes for internal and external project minutes
• Organizes project documentation in accordance with QA/QC procedures
• Coordinates with BIM staff
• Manages project scope and additional services
• Collaborates with other project managers to resolve workload issues and conflicting deadlines

How you fit into the team:

• You report directly to a Studio Director
• You work closely with one or more Studio Teams

What you bring to the table:

• Degree (bachelor's or above) in civil/structural engineering.
• Minimum four years of relevant structural engineering experience, including a minimum of one year of construction-stage experience.
• P.Eng. Designation.
• Strong written communication skills and the ability to prepare, read, and interpret technical documentation independently.
• Understands structural concepts, loads, systems and elements for all common building conditions.
• Ability to draw structural diagrams explaining load paths, internal forces, and deflected shapes for common systems and elements.
• Ability to draw connection details for common elements in each main structural material.
• Familiarity with building and material code provisions, including derivation of gravity and lateral loads.
• Hands-on project experience in design and detailing of common systems and elements in each main structural material, including lateral systems.
• Understands general construction methods in common materials based on direct construction-phase experience.
• Understands costs of typical structural materials and building types.
• Proficient in using and troubleshooting common design software.

Why work for Fast + Epp?

At Fast + Epp, we strive to be more than a typical engineering firm. Our team includes musicians, athletes, artists, and parents who bring their full selves to work, and we've built a culture that makes room for that. Flexible workdays, team socials, and a genuinely collaborative environment reflect how we think good work actually gets done. As we grow, we're deliberate about preserving what makes us distinct: a design studio atmosphere where creativity is encouraged, ideas are welcomed, and thoughtful problem-solving drives what we do. If that sounds like the kind of environment where you do your best work, we'd like to hear from you.

What we offer:

• The opportunity to work on exciting and technically challenging projects with an industry leader
• A strong commitment to professional growth, including mentorship and clear career progression pathways, and support for courses, conferences, exams, and professional memberships
• Flexible working hours that support work-life balance
• Comprehensive bonus programs
• A supportive and approachable leadership team
• Long-service recognition, including sabbatical opportunities that allow employees to recharge, travel, learn, or pursue personal interests
• Office closure between Christmas and New Year's Day
• Health & Dental benefits, Health Spending Account, and RRSP Matching
• Transit subsidy

Compensation: $75,000 - $100,000 CAD

Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy.

AI Disclosure: We use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans.

Equal Opportunity & Accessibility: We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone is treated with fairness, dignity, and respect. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and believe that diverse perspectives strengthen our work and community. Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process upon request.

Post-Interview Notification: Candidates who are interviewed for this role will be notified within 45 days of their most recent interview.