Posted 8 days ago
Senior Structural Engineer
@ KGS Group
Vancouver, British Columbia
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Requirements summary:
- Prepare and continually monitor a schedule of tasks required to complete the project on time, on budget and on spec, including hours to perform tasks and critical data required for…
- Must also be able to write or proof-read reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals and to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients,…
- Liaise with external consultants, vendors as required to ensure smooth project delivery
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in civil/structural engineering with demonstrated project management skills (i.e. writing progress reports, tracking budgets and meeting schedules)
- Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in civil engineering from a recognized university (Master's degree is an asset)
- Must be registered or eligible for registration with EGBC - Engineering Geoscientists British Columbia
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- 2026-11-05
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- 2026-11-14
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- 2026-11-14
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KGS Group
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Job description
Job Title: Senior Structural Engineer
Department: Structural
Job Location: Vancouver
Req Id: 692
Posting Start Date: 11/5/26
Job Description
The Role
We are looking for an Senior Structural Engineer to join our Structural team in our Vancouver office. In this role you will manage projects and provide technical contributions to these projects. The technical work includes working on feasibility studies, engineering analysis and reports, engineering designs, preparation of construction drawings and specifications, and carrying out structural inspections. This work will focus primarily on the rehabilitation and upgrades to water retaining structures, hydroelectric facilities and new hydroelectric developments in Canada. The work may also include municipal, institutional, commercial, light industrial and heavy industrial structures.
Key Responsibilities
KGS Group is dedicated to fostering an inclusive, respectful and accessible workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all abilities and are committed to providing accommodations, upon request, to ensure full participation in every stage of the recruitment and selection process.
The salary for this role is between $140,000.00 to $160,000.00 annually.
Please note that the salary range mentioned in this job description is a guide. The final compensation offered may vary based on a variety of factors, including candidate’s experience, skills and location. KGS Group is committed to providing a fair, equitable and competitive package that reflects the value an individual brings to the organization.
Department: Structural
Job Location: Vancouver
Req Id: 692
Posting Start Date: 11/5/26
Job Description
The Role
We are looking for an Senior Structural Engineer to join our Structural team in our Vancouver office. In this role you will manage projects and provide technical contributions to these projects. The technical work includes working on feasibility studies, engineering analysis and reports, engineering designs, preparation of construction drawings and specifications, and carrying out structural inspections. This work will focus primarily on the rehabilitation and upgrades to water retaining structures, hydroelectric facilities and new hydroelectric developments in Canada. The work may also include municipal, institutional, commercial, light industrial and heavy industrial structures.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform site inspections and condition assessments of existing concrete, steel or timber structures
- Assess structures and investigate alternative methods for carrying out remedial measures for hydroelectric facilities and water retaining structures (i.e., intake structures, retaining walls, penstocks, spillways, etc.)
- Carry out structural design and analysis for dams and hydroelectric facilities
- Prepare and/or contribute to written reports and memorandum describing the results of our structural analysis and our recommendations.
- Prepare and review of all deliverables for the project including reports, calculations, drawings and/or specifications
- Quantity and cost estimates for proposed construction projects
- Prepare and continually monitor a schedule of tasks required to complete the project on time, on budget and on spec, including hours to perform tasks and critical data required for performance indicators.
- Analyze and interpret engineering reports, professional journals, technical procedures, code/standards and governmental regulations. Must also be able to write or proof-read reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals and to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, colleagues and the general public
- Keep the Civil/Structural Department Head and/or the Project Manager advised of all changes in scope of work and prepare amendments to the contract for review and submission to client
- Prepare, develop and review proposals
- Provide construction site support
- Review shop drawings and contractor’s submittals
- Oversee the work of junior engineers
- Support the process of accounts receivable
- Liaise with external consultants, vendors as required to ensure smooth project delivery
- Help to maintain strong relationships with clients
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in civil/structural engineering with demonstrated project management skills (i.e. writing progress reports, tracking budgets and meeting schedules)
- Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in civil engineering from a recognized university (Master's degree is an asset)
- Must be registered or eligible for registration with EGBC - Engineering Geoscientists British Columbia
- Experience in the hydroelectric field with heavy civil projects, including water retaining structures and flood control structures, and knowledge of the Canadian Dam Association (CDA) Dam Safety Guidelines is an asset
- Proficiency with Mathcad and structural software such as SFRAME, SAP2000 and/or STAAD.Pro.
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD/Revit/MS Project would be an asset
- Strong proficiency in Windows Microsoft Office
- Highly proactive with exceptional problem solving/analytical skills
- Excellent oral & written English language skills. Competency in a second language, both spoken and written would be considered an asset
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and the ability/willingness to undergo security clearance checks
- The work will mainly be carried out of our Vancouver office. Travel to various outdoor sites and durations at the sites will be determined by project needs
KGS Group is dedicated to fostering an inclusive, respectful and accessible workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all abilities and are committed to providing accommodations, upon request, to ensure full participation in every stage of the recruitment and selection process.
The salary for this role is between $140,000.00 to $160,000.00 annually.
Please note that the salary range mentioned in this job description is a guide. The final compensation offered may vary based on a variety of factors, including candidate’s experience, skills and location. KGS Group is committed to providing a fair, equitable and competitive package that reflects the value an individual brings to the organization.
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