Overview
Professional Engineer Structural Steel and Concrete — Location : Trail, British Columbia. Closing Date : February 20, 2026.
I / O Design & Engineering is seeking a collaborative, team-oriented professional engineer with experience in steel and concrete to work in our Trail, BC office. The position will focus on engineering analysis, calculation packages, and drawing checks and reviews of structural steel and concrete. Professional registration, or immediate eligibility for registration, with EGBC is mandatory as you will be required to apply your seal to designs and reports.
What You Will Do
As a professional engineer you will collaborate with other engineers, technical colleagues and clients to develop engineered designs from concepts to detailed drawings. Your responsibilities will include :
- Sealing designs and reports as a professional engineer
- Conducting field work in large and complex industrial facilities
- Assisting in the development of engineering scopes, costs, and schedules
- Understanding client requirements, critically analyzing situations and collaborating with others to quantify design concepts through detailed engineering analysis
- Working with designers and detailers to review detailed fabrication drawings
- Maintaining accurate project records across several software platforms
- Ensuring projects adhere to company standards, safety protocols, and regulatory requirements
- Contributing to a positive culture of safety focused on prevention
What You Bring
Minimum 5 experience as a registered professional engineerProfessional Engineering designation that can be transferred to Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia (EGBC) within 3 months of employmentStrong understanding of technical engineering analysis with a focus on structural steel or concrete for heavy industryDetailed oriented approach to drawing checks and reviews to address fabrication and constructabilityCommitment to growth and change through demonstrated ability to accept feedback and learn the processes that contribute to I / O Design & Engineering’s successExcellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to compose correspondence and other written materials independentlyProficient computer skills, particularly with Microsoft products and CAD softwareA very high level of organizational skill with the ability to engage with multiple projects simultaneouslyA strong work ethic and team spirit with the flexibility to work in a small company and accept a wide range of responsibilities and rolesSpecific knowledge (assets)
MiningPulp and PaperManufacturingMarine Structures / Port FacilitiesMicrosoft Office productsAutodesk InventorMathHow to Apply
Apply today by sending your cover letter and resume to jobs@iodesign.ca. Only applications sent by e-mail will be considered for the position. Cover letters shall be personalized and must include answers to the following items :
Provide an example of a group you were involved in that functioned very well. Describe the social dynamics that allowed the team to function well and what your contributions to the team were that helped it succeed.Provide an example of a group you were involved in that functioned poorly. Describe the social dynamics that led to the challenges. Reflecting on the situation explain what you could have done differently to help the group succeed.Aside from being one of the best places in BC to experience natural beauty, why do you want to live in the West Kootenays?APPLICATIONS THAT DO NOT INCLUDE A COVER LETTER WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION.
CCWESTT acknowledges that our greater science, engineering, trades and technology (or SETT) community is situated on the ceded and unceded traditional territories of First Nation, Inuit, and Métis peoples from coast to coast to coast in what is known as ‘Canada’. CCWESTT fervently believes SETT is enriched through collective relations and knowledge sharing and is committed to helping enhance and build these relations.
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