• Senior Structural Engineer

    Ecora (Kalona, IA)


    Senior Structural Engineer

     

    Locations: Kelowna, 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 Kelowna, 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.