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Eric Karsh is speaking at the 2nd Annual Mass Timber Construction Summit in Vancouver on April 10, 2025. His talk will examine repeatable solutions in mass timber office construction. We would love to see you there!

SENIOR OR ASSOCIATE ENGINEER

Post Date: April 1, 2025
Close Date: Open until filled
Location: Vancouver, BC
Salary: $90,000-130,000 annually

Equilibrium Consulting is looking for a Senior or Associate Engineer to join our team in Vancouver.

EQUILIBRIUM is an award-winning mid-sized consulting Structural Engineering firm working on a diverse range of ambitious projects both locally and internationally. EQUILIBRIUM was founded in Vancouver in 1998 with a focus on progressive and innovative building projects, sustainability-oriented construction, and particularly projects utilizing timber construction.

While still based in Vancouver, BC, we are growing our presence in the US and France with our offices in Atlanta, GA and Paris respectively.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for a talented and ambitious structural engineer with 10+ years of experience to join our growing team. The role provides the opportunity to work on our most high-profile projects around the world, while also working directly alongside the management team, providing an opportunity for long-term career development within our growing company.

Specifically, we are seeking a candidate with a strong technical understanding in building design across all major materials, and the ability and desire to actively engage in the technical and quality control aspects of our projects. At Equilibrium, we are committed to supporting and mentoring our team, and we are confident you’ll contribute to this collaborative environment as well.

WHAT YOU’LL GET UP TO

– Manage significant projects that raise the bar for sustainability and the integration of structure and architecture.
– Develop structural solutions that do more than just meet code… you will design structures that are strong, resilient, sustainable, and directly contribute to the architecture of the building.
– Perform structural analysis and develop designs from concept through construction with the support of the Equilibrium team.
– Communicate your designs to our drafting team and coordinate the development of structural BIM models and drawings.
– Have active involvement in design coordination with other consultants, contractors, suppliers, and stakeholders for your projects.
– Have the opportunity to participate in internal committees (sustainability, technical standards, social, etc.) that help to foster your growth and keep Equilibrium on the leading edge.
– An opportunity to be involved with leading the technical aspects of the business such as developing company technical standards, etc.
– An opportunity to be involved with business development.
– Exact responsibilities will be dependent on experience level.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Education:

– Bachelor’s Degree from a Civil/Structural Engineering program required. Master’s degree preferred.

Requirements:

– Located in Vancouver or willing to relocate. Applicants located in or willing to relocate to Atlanta, GA will also be considered.
– Valid work status in Canada.
– Registration with EGBC and/or licensed engineer in the US (PE/SE).
– Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in a similar role.
– Knowledge of and experience with US codes is an asset.
– Interest in Mass Timber. Mass Timber experience is a bonus.
– Interest in embodied carbon and minimizing the climate impact of structural design.
– Seismic analysis and design experience an asset.
– Experience with structural analysis software such as RFEM, RSTAB, ETABS, SAFE, GSA, Tedds, RAM etc. Familiarity with Bluebeam.
– Sound knowledge of timber, steel, concrete, and hybrid construction.

Skills:

– Strong communication skills a must. Must thrive while working in a collaborative environment.
– Enthusiasm and love for learning.
– Disciplined work ethic with great attitude and energy.
– Ability to multi-task and work on multiple projects and teams concurrently.
– Organized, self-motivated, pro-active, detail-oriented, and willing to take on new challenges.
– Problem-solver and critical thinker.
– A desire to partake in business development and relationship building with Clients.

Benefits of Working at Equilibrium

Equilibrium is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience and ability including:

– Opportunities for career progression in a growing company.
– Performance bonuses.
– Retirement savings plan matching.
– Extended health benefits contribution.
– Healthy and flexible vacation policy.
– Annual adventure bonus (please ask about this).
– Pet-friendly office environment.
– Personal wellbeing and health support, including use of our in-house climbing / bouldering wall!
– Chef-cooked lunch at the office 2x per week.
– Healthy Social culture including yearly summer weekend away, ski trips and many more.

All applicants should submit a CV and cover letter to [email protected]. Please specify the job title in the subject line. No phone calls, please. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

JUNIOR OR INTERMEDIATE ENGINEER

Post Date: April 1, 2025
Close Date: Open until filled
Location: Vancouver, BC
Salary: $65,000-82,000 annually

Equilibrium Consulting is looking for a Junior or Intermediate Engineer to join our team in Vancouver.

EQUILIBRIUM is an award-winning mid-sized consulting Structural Engineering firm working on a diverse range of ambitious projects both locally and internationally. EQUILIBRIUM was founded in Vancouver in 1998 with a focus on progressive and innovative building projects, sustainability-oriented construction, and particularly projects utilizing timber construction.

While still based in Vancouver, BC, we are growing our presence in the US and France with our offices in Atlanta, GA and Paris respectively.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for a talented and ambitious structural engineer with 2+ years of experience to join our growing team.

WHAT YOU’LL GET UP TO

– Continue your structural engineering journey by working on great projects with award-winning architects and a very supportive team to guide you along the way.
– Develop structural solutions that do more than just meet code… you will design structures that are strong, resilient, sustainable, and directly contribute to the architecture of the building.
– Perform structural analysis and develop designs from concept through construction with the support of the Equilibrium team.
– Communicate your designs to our drafting team and coordinate the development of structural BIM models and drawings.
– Have the opportunity to participate in internal committees (sustainability, technical standards, social, etc.) that help to foster your growth and keep Equilibrium on the leading edge.
– Exact responsibilities will be dependent on experience level.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Education:

– Bachelor’s Degree from a Civil/Structural Engineering program required. Master’s degree preferred.

Requirements:

– Located in Vancouver or willing to relocate.
– Valid work status in Canada.
– Registration with EGBC.
– Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in a similar role.
– Interest in mass timber. Mass timber experience is a bonus.
– Interest in embodied carbon and minimizing the climate impact of structural design.
– Seismic analysis and design experience an asset.
– Experience with structural analysis software such as RFEM, RSTAB, ETABS, SAFE, GSA, Tedds, RAM etc. Familiarity with Bluebeam.

Skills:

– Strong communication skills a must. Must thrive while working in a collaborative environment.
– Enthusiasm and love for learning.
– Disciplined work ethic with great attitude and energy.
– Ability to multi-task and work on multiple projects and teams concurrently.
– Organized, self-motivated, pro-active, detail-oriented, and willing to take on new challenges.
– Problem-solver and critical thinker.

Benefits of Working at Equilibrium

Equilibrium is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience and ability including:

– Opportunities for career progression in a growing company.
– Performance bonuses.
– Retirement savings plan matching.
– Extended health benefits contribution.
– Healthy and flexible vacation policy.
– Annual adventure bonus (please ask about this).
– Pet-friendly office environment.
– Personal wellbeing and health support, including use of our in-house climbing / bouldering wall!
– Chef-cooked lunch at the office 2x per week.
– Healthy Social culture including yearly summer weekend away, ski trips and many more.

All applicants should submit a CV and cover letter to [email protected]. Please specify the job title in the subject line. No phone calls, please. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

INTERMEDIATE OR SENIOR TECHNICIAN / TECHNOLOGIST

Post Date: March 13, 2025
Close Date: Open until filled
Location: Vancouver, BC

Equilibrium Consulting is looking for an Intermediate or Senior Technician / Technologist to join our Drafting / BIM team in Vancouver.

EQUILIBRIUM is an award-winning mid-sized consulting Structural Engineering firm working on a diverse range of ambitious projects both locally and internationally. EQUILIBRIUM was founded in Vancouver in 1998 with a focus on progressive and innovative building projects, sustainability-oriented construction, and particularly projects utilizing timber construction.

While still based in Vancouver, BC, we are growing our presence in the US and France with our offices in Atlanta, GA and Paris respectively.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for a talented and ambitious Technician / Technologist with 2+ years of experience to join drafting and BIM department at our Vancouver office.

WHAT YOU’LL GET UP TO

– Provide drafting and BIM support for our team across all offices.
– Create and oversee structural BIM models (LOD 300+) and construction documents for a variety of building types using Revit/AutoCAD.
– Develop structural engineer’s concepts and sketches into accurate models and drawings, with a clear understanding of how to organize drawing sets in compliance with our drawing standards.
– Participate in coordination with the consultant team, Client, and other project stakeholders to ensure delivery of fully coordinated models and documents.
– Maintain clean and organized Revit and AutoCAD files, ensuring ease of navigate and ability to access and modify information.
– Conduct quality reviews and lead / support the development of project models and drawings and models to ensure quality of work produced for the team.
– Troubleshoot problems that arise within the rapidly changing digital coordination environment.
– Act as a role model and mentor for other team members, demonstrating alignment with firm values and professional standards as well as overseeing the work of the rest of the drafting department.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Education:

– Diploma or Certificate in Civil/Structural drafting or technology from an accredited University or Technical College.

Requirements:

– Located in Vancouver or willing to relocate.
– Valid work status in Canada.
– Min 2 years of experience producing structural drawings, specifically building designs.
– Min 2 years Revit experience on structural projects (modeling, drawing development, BIM, family creation inclusive)
– Technically proficient in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and Windows.
– Knowledge of Bluebeam.
– Sound knowledge of timber, steel, concrete, and hybrid construction

Skills:

– Ability to work and lead a team in a collaborative environment across multiple locations.
– Disciplined work ethic with great attitude and energy.
– Ability to multi-task and work on multiple projects and teams concurrently.
– Organized, self-motivated, pro-active, detail-oriented, and willing to take on new challenges.
– Problem-solver and critical thinker.
– Fast learner who can communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to coordinate with internal staff and Clients.
– Ability to provide feedback and training to team members.
– Dependable and willing to work extra hours when required (noting that at Equilibrium we take pride in our culture and ability to maintain a good work life balance).

Bonus skills (an asset but not required):

– Knowledge of manufacturing processes or experience producing manufacturing shop drawings (an asset but not required). Cadwork experience is specifically valued.
– Knowledge of Dynamo, Grasshopper, Navisworks, or other parametric or coordination tools (an asset but not required).
– Experience in Excel operating and programming (an asset but not required).
– Parametric modelling experience (an asset but not required).

Benefits of Working at Equilibrium

Equilibrium is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience and ability including:

– Opportunities for career progression in a growing company.
– Performance bonuses.
– Retirement savings plan matching.
– Extended health benefits contribution.
– Healthy and flexible vacation policy.
– Annual adventure bonus (please ask about this).
– Pet-friendly office environment.
– Personal wellbeing and health support, including use of our in-house climbing / bouldering wall!
– Chef-cooked lunch at the office 2x per week.
– Healthy Social culture including yearly summer weekend away, ski trips and many more.

All applicants should submit a CV and cover letter to [email protected]. Please specify the job title in the subject line. No phone calls, please. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

EQUILIBRIUM Principals will attend the 2025 International Mass Timber Conference in Portland, Oregon.

Matt Kantner will be speaking about Bakers Place – A 14-Storey Mass Timber Hybrid Building (read more about the project here) during the “How to Integrate Mass Timber into Hybrid Buildings” session. We would love to see you there!

In Spring 2024, EQUILIBRIUM proudly made our Embodied Carbon Action Plan public through the SE 2050 website, marking another key milestone in our long-standing dedication to sustainable design. You can view our commitment here.

In addition to being a full-service structural engineering firm, EQUILIBRIUM is also recognized for our leadership in sustainable construction. Our team includes two WbLCA-certified professionals, enabling us to provide Whole Building Life Cycle Assessments (WBLCAs)—either as part of a larger project or as a standalone service.

Sustainability has been at the heart of our practice since the beginning. We are proud signatories of both Canadian Engineers Declare and the SE 2050 Commitment, and have played a key role in delivering high-performance projects across Canada. We have contributed to the design of numerous LEED projects and were first to introduce “Passivhaus” design services in Canada in 2008 with the award-winning Lost Lake Passive House in Whistler, BC.

With our recent expansion into professional LCA and embodied carbon assessment services, EQUILIBRIUM continues to support design teams with data-driven insights—ensuring environmental performance is embedded in every structural decision.

Founding Principal, Eric Karsh is speaking at Wood Solutions Conference in Edmonton, Alberta on December 3, 2024. His talk will examine case studies in mass timber office construction. We would love to see you there!

SENIOR/ASSOCIATE ENGINEER

Post Date: May 31, 2024
Close Date: Open until filled
Location: Atlanta, GA

EQUILIBRIUM is looking for a Senior/Associate Engineer to join our team in Atlanta. This role is a critical hire for a company that is growing quickly and has a very bright future.

EQUILIBRIUM is an award-winning mid-sized consulting Structural Engineering firm working on a diverse range of ambitious projects both locally and internationally. EQUILIBRIUM was founded in Vancouver in 1998 with a focus on progressive and innovative building projects, sustainability-oriented construction, and particularly projects utilizing timber construction.

While still based in Vancouver, BC, we are growing our presence in the US and France with our offices in Atlanta, GA and Paris respectively.

We have many exciting projects on the go in the US including two large projects at Georgia Tech, a large mass timber corporate office building in California, a mass timber guitar-shaped airport terminal in Macon, GA (yes, you read that right), and ongoing work on two separate grant-funded research projects.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for a talented and ambitious structural engineer with 8+ years of experience to join our growing team. The role provides the opportunity to work on our most high-profile projects around the world, while also working directly alongside the management team, providing an opportunity for long-term career development within our growing company.

WHAT YOU’LL GET UP TO
– Manage significant projects that raise the bar for sustainability and the integration of structure and architecture.
– Develop structural solutions that do more than just meet code… you will design structures that are strong, resilient, sustainable, and directly contribute to the architecture of the building.
– Perform structural analysis and develop designs from concept through construction with the support of the Equilibrium team.
– Communicate your designs to our drafting team and coordinate the development of structural BIM models and drawings.
– Have active involvement in design coordination with other consultants, contractors, suppliers, and stakeholders for your projects.
– Have the opportunity to participate in internal committees (sustainability, technical standards, social, etc.) that help to foster your growth and keep Equilibrium on the leading edge.
– An opportunity to be involved with business development.
– Exact responsibilities will be dependent on experience level.

REQUIREMENTS
– Located in Atlanta or willing to relocate.
– Valid work status in the US.
– Bachelor’s Degree from a Civil/Structural Engineering program required. Master’s degree preferred.
– Licensed Engineer in the US (PE/SE).
– Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in a similar role.
– Interest in mass timber. Mass timber experience a bonus.
– Interest in embodied carbon and minimizing the climate impact of structural design.
– Seismic analysis and design experience an asset.
– Experience with structural analysis software such as RFEM, RSTAB, ETABS, SAFE, GSA, Tedds, RAM etc.

SKILLS
– Strong communication skills a must. Must thrive while working in a collaborative environment.
– Enthusiasm and love for learning.
– Disciplined work ethic with great attitude and energy.
– Ability to multi-task and work on multiple projects and teams concurrently.
– Organized, self-motivated, pro-active, detail-oriented, and willing to take on new challenges.
– Problem-solver and critical thinker.
– A desire to partake in business development and relationship building with Clients.

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT EQUILIBRIUM
EQUILIBRIUM is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience and ability including:

– A truly great culture that recognizes our employees as our greatest asset.
– Opportunities for career progression in a growing company.
– Performance bonuses.
– Retirement fund matching.
– Competitive health benefits.
– Three weeks minimum PTO for all employees.
– Annual adventure bonus (please ask about this!).
– Continuing education allowance.
– Great work environment in an office tower next to the Sandy Springs MARTA station, plus the ability to work from home.

All applicants should submit a resume to [email protected].
Please specify the job title in the subject line. No phone calls, please. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.