Structural Designer

At Mott MacDonald, we are driven by purpose and powered by brilliant people. As a trusted engineering, management, and development consultancy, we work with clients to solve complex challenges and deliver sustainable outcomes that make a meaningful difference for the communities we serve.

When you join us as an experienced professional, you will bring your expertise to work that matters while continuing to grow your career. You will collaborate with talented colleagues across disciplines and geographies, contribute your perspective, and help shape better outcomes through technical excellence, innovation, and integrity. 

Build on your experience while helping shape what comes next. At Mott MacDonald, you'll work alongside talented people on complex and rewarding projects that make a real difference. We value fresh perspectives, encourage collaboration, and provide opportunities to expand your skills, take on new challenges, and grow your career. Whether you're deepening your technical expertise, broadening your leadership experience, or exploring new opportunities across our business, you'll be supported by a team that is committed to helping you succeed. 

At Mott MacDonald, we are seeking a skilled professional to join our dynamic team in Vancouver. As a Structural BIM Modeler, you will play a crucial role in preparing structural 3D models and extracting 2D drawings, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring the quality and accuracy of our designs on a variety of built environment projects.

As a Structural BIM Modeler, your roles and responsibilities are expected to include:

• Create 3D structural models using Revit and AutoCAD.
• Prepare 2D packages from the design models.
• Developing General Arrangement and detailed drawings for concrete and steel structures.
• Collaborate with other disciplines and the project engineering team for structural design requirements.
• Create drawings including sheet and view creation with minimal supervision.
• Develop technical drawings from sketches (determining appropriate scales, arrangement, and specific details of the drawings) from the concepts required by the engineering team.
• Respect and enforce policies and procedures in the preparation of drawings.
• Realize the different stages of the project in the timeframes and budgets.
• Run clash detection exercises and do the necessary corrections.
• Perform other related duties that may contribute to the projects.
• Mentor junior designers through project assignments.

The successful candidate will possess the skills and experience listed below:

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in structural design, specifically in creating 3D structural models of concrete and steel structures in the built environment sector.
• Hold an associate or higher degree in automated drawing or civil/structural engineering technology or in a related field or working to obtain their degree.
• Experience working in construction is an asset.
• Have good communication skills (oral and written) in English.
• Knowledge of Revit, AutoCAD 3D, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Naviswork, Dynamo, Etabs, Safe and MS Office is essential.
• Knowledge of ProjectWise, ACC, Rhino, Rhino Inside Revit, Grasshopper, CSIxRevit is an added benefit.
• Ability to work to meet cost objectives, quality, and deadlines.
• Time management skills and adaptation to change.

Bring your expertise, curiosity, and drive to make a difference. If you are ready to join a collaborative consultancy where your perspective is valued, your growth is supported, and you are empowered to lead with integrity, we would love to hear from you. 

Benefits & Rewards 

The expected salary range for this position is from $76k - $93k. 

Multiple factors such as qualifications, overall experience, and position responsibilities will be used to determine the successful candidate's actual salary within the expected range. 

In addition to base salary, Mott MacDonald offers performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package, giving employees a direct connection to our success. 

The comprehensive benefits and rewards package is designed to support your health, wellbeing, and professional growth. Eligible employees have access to health and dental coverage, wellness resources, retirement savings, insurance and disability protection, paid time off, family leave support, and professional development opportunities. Benefits are subject to eligibility, plan terms, and change.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. 

Collaboration at Our Core 

At Mott MacDonald, we believe great ideas happen when we're together. Our hybrid approach centers on an in-office culture, with most of your time spent collaborating face-to-face and a minimum of three days per week in the office. We balance flexibility with connection, so you and your manager can choose how to meet clients, team, and personal commitments. 

We seek to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.