Job Description

Senior Structural Engineer – Marine
Location: Vancouver, BC
Salary: $130,000 – $150,000 + benefits


Overview

On behalf of our client, a well-established engineering consultancy in Vancouver, we are seeking a Senior Structural Engineer with marine experience to join their growing infrastructure team.

This is a senior-level opportunity to lead the design and delivery of complex marine and coastal structures across port, waterfront, and transportation projects. The role offers a strong mix of technical leadership, project management, and client engagement, working with a reputable team on high-impact infrastructure projects across the West Coast.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the structural design and delivery of marine and waterfront infrastructure projects (wharves, piers, docks, berths, retaining structures, and coastal protection works)
• Manage projects from concept design through to detailed design and construction support
• Perform and review structural analysis and design using steel, concrete, and timber in marine environments
• Coordinate with geotechnical, coastal, and civil teams on multidisciplinary projects
• Liaise with port authorities, municipalities, contractors, and regulatory agencies
• Prepare and review engineering reports, drawings, specifications, and calculations
• Ensure designs meet relevant codes, standards, and marine durability requirements
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior and intermediate engineers
• Support project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and client communication
• Contribute to proposals and business development initiatives

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• P.Eng. designation in British Columbia (or eligibility to obtain)
• 8+ years of structural engineering experience, with a strong focus on marine or waterfront structures
• Experience delivering port, coastal, or marine infrastructure projects in a consulting environment
• Strong understanding of marine loading conditions (wave, current, berthing, seismic, corrosion/durability considerations)
• Familiarity with relevant design standards (CSA, NBCC, PIANC, and port authority guidelines)
• Proficiency with structural analysis software (e.g., SAP2000, STAAD, S-Frame, or similar)
• Strong communication skills and experience working with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders
• Proven ability to manage projects and deliver high-quality technical work

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary: $130K – $150K depending on experience
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Flexible/hybrid working arrangements
• Opportunity to lead complex and high-profile marine infrastructure projects
• Clear career progression within a growing infrastructure team
• Collaborative and technically strong working environment