Research engineer Jobs in Richmond, BC

Job Description

Overview

The Transmission, Distribution & Renewables group specializes in efficient and economical delivery of Power Transmission and Distribution (T&D) Projects – from project conceptualization, through engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning. Reporting to the Structural Team Lead, Substation & Lines Infrastructure, we have an opportunity for Structural Engineers to supplement the team in our Vancouver office.

Your role

• Establish design criteria and design scope for each project based on contractual requirements, interdisciplinary input, and in line with best engineering practices.
• Design structural works and supervise the preparation of drawings, including for buildings, structures, and foundations.
• Prepare and file engineering calculations and technical specifications in line with the relevant quality system procedure, including following review and approval processes.
• Prepare proposals, feasibility studies, conceptual designs, engineering estimates, and schedules.
• Work with project team through the various project stages from conceptual design to detailed design, construction, commissioning and close-out. Perform interdisciplinary and peer reviews of engineering designs, drawings and reports.

About you

• EGBC Professional Engineer registration in good standing or eligibility for registration with degree in Civil/Structural Engineering from an EGBC recognized institution and program.
• A minimum 5 years of experience computerized design of buildings, structural steel, concrete, masonry, architectural works, and plant site civil works using Canadian and US engineering codes and standards, including the analysis and design of foundations for heavy rotating equipment. Experience should relate to structural design in power transmission and distribution facilities, telecom tower facilities, renewable power plants, and heavy industrial facilities.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with STAAD.Pro and MS Office. Proficiency with Revit, SAFI Telecom, DYNA6.1, and PCA design programs is considered an asset.
• Strong communication skills, organizational skills, attention to detail, and high productivity while working in both independent and team environments. Ability to prioritize multiple multidisciplinary projects across multiple project teams is a must.
• Experience in preparation of clear and comprehensive reports, technical notes, and client presentations. Fluency in both written and spoken English is a must. French language skills are considered an asset.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada. Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs. Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life. [Be rewarded. Find out more.](#)

About AtkinsRéalis

We're [AtkinsRéalis](#), a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people. [Find out more.](#)

Additional information

Expected compensation for this role is between $100,200 - $137,700 annually. Base salaries are determined according to several parameters like skills, experience, and potential impact on the role. Internal and external competitiveness are also taken into account in our offers. AtkinsRéalis cares about your privacy. AtkinsRéalis and other subsidiary or affiliated companies of AtkinsRéalis (referred to throughout as “AtkinsRéalis”) are committed to protecting your privacy. Please consult our [Privacy Notice](#) on our Careers site to know more about how we collect, use, and transfer your Personal Data. By submitting your personal information to AtkinsRéalis, you confirm that you have read and accept our Privacy Notice.

Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.