The Opportunity
At McElhanney, we're looking for a Senior Structural Engineer who wants to do more than deliver great engineering.
This is an opportunity to help lead and grow a structural practice in one of British Columbia's most dynamic regions while working alongside a multidisciplinary team with deep roots in Northern BC. You'll have the chance to influence strategy, develop client relationships, mentor future engineering leaders, and deliver impactful projects that support communities, industry, transportation networks, and resource development throughout the region.
Whether you're an experienced technical leader looking to broaden your business and leadership responsibilities, or an established practice leader seeking a meaningful opportunity with a respected Canadian firm, this role offers the platform to make a lasting impact.
For more than 50 years, McElhanney's Terrace office has been a trusted partner throughout Northwest BC. Today, our team collaborates with professionals across Terrace, Kitimat, Smithers, Prince Rupert, Prince George, and Western Canada, combining local knowledge with national expertise to solve complex engineering challenges.
McElhanney’s structural practice works on a broad range of industrial, commercial, transportation, infrastructure, marine, resource-sector and community projects, from conceptual planning through construction and commissioning.
The successful candidate will be based in Terrace, BC, with relocation assistance available for candidates interested in making Northwest BC home.
This role is about more than project delivery. You'll have the opportunity to:
Shape the direction of the structural practice in Northern BC
Mentor and develop emerging professionals
Influence key business decisions and growth strategies
Build long-term client relationships and trusted partnerships
Help identify and pursue new opportunities across the region
What You’ll Do
As a Senior Structural Engineer, you will take a lead role in delivering structural projects from concept through design and construction.
Your responsibilities will include:
Structural Design: Lead and deliver structural engineering projects across industrial, infrastructure, municipal, commercial and residential sectors.
Technical Leadership: Prepare and review structural analysis, calculations, drawings, specifications and technical reports.
Field & Construction Support: Complete field verifications, structural condition assessments, inspections and provide engineering support during construction.
Project Delivery: Help manage project scope, schedules, budgets and quality while working closely with clients and project teams.
Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Work with civil, geotechnical, survey, materials testing and environmental teams to deliver integrated solutions.
Mentorship: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior and intermediate engineers and technical staff.
Client & Business Development: Develop strong client relationships and contribute to proposals, pursuits and opportunities to grow our structural practice in Northern BC.
Innovation: Apply practical, constructible and innovative engineering solutions to challenging project environments.
The Ideal Candidate
We're looking for an experienced engineer who combines technical excellence with leadership capability.
You'll be someone who:
Enjoys solving complex structural challenges
Builds strong client relationships
Takes pride in developing people and teams
Understands the realities of project delivery and construction
Brings a practical, solutions-focused approach
Wants to contribute to the long-term growth of a successful engineering practice
You’ll have the opportunity to work on complex northern projects, including specialized structures requiring innovative design, challenging-site solutions and hands-on construction support.
What You’ll Bring
Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an accredited institution.
P.Eng. registration in BC, or eligibility for…