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Your Opportunity
Are you a highly technical facade engineer looking to apply rigorous engineering judgement to complex building envelopes? Join our expanding facade team, based in Vancouver, BC, and work on technically challenging facade engineering projects across Western Canada and beyond.
This role is engineering led. Strong technical capability in facade engineering is the key attribute we are seeking.
As a Senior Facade Engineer, you will lead the technical engineering, analysis, and review of facade systems from concept through to construction. You will take responsibility for the engineering performance, safety, and robustness of facade solutions, providing authoritative technical input to architects, contractors, and specialist suppliers.
Your Key Responsibilities
You will lead and manage projects from concept to completion, with particular focus on the technical design and performance of cladding, glazing, precast, and curtain wall systems.
You will undertake and review structural analysis and engineering calculations, considering loads, movements, fixings, tolerances, and system behavior to ensure safe, compliant, and buildable solutions.
You will prepare and review technical drawings, details, specifications, and reports, and carry out technical reviews of specialist contractor submissions to ensure alignment with engineering intent and applicable codes and standards.
You will attend site to undertake technical reviews of workmanship quality, specification compliance and design adherence.
Your Capabilities and Credentials
You are a technically strong facade engineer with proven experience in engineering led facade design. You are comfortable taking ownership of engineering decisions and applying analytical thinking to complex problems.
Significant hands-on technical experience in facade engineering and design.
Strong understanding of facade structural behaviour, load paths, movement, and interface detailing.
In-depth knowledge of facade systems, materials, fixings, and construction methodologies.
Ability to produce and review engineering calculations, technical reports, and detailed design information.
Good understanding of applicable building regulations and facade related standards and guidance.
Proficiency in AutoCAD and structural analysis software; Revit experience is beneficial but not essential.
Thermal engineering skills are desirable, including understanding of heat flow, thermal bridging, condensation risk, and facade related thermal performance calculations and modelling.
Knowledge of Mass Timber and Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DfMA) are desirable, with the ability to translate this into development of panelized mass timber façade solutions.
Qualifications:
Degree in Structural Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
Working towards or holding Professional Engineer status.
Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice. Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.
About Stantec
Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.
Pay Range:
• Locations in Lower Mainland - BC, GTA & Ottawa Ontario-$94,600.00 - $137,100.00 Annually
Primary Location: Canada | BC | Vancouver
Organization: 1309 Buildings-CA West BSS-Vancouver BC
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 04/05/2026 07:05:05
Req ID: 1005724
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