R&D Engineer - Mass Timber Connections

Accountabilities:

• • Plan and execute applied engineering research involving structural connections, fasteners, timber systems, and product performance.
  • Support the development and improvement of connection products, from early-stage technical concepts through prototyping, testing, and validation.
  • Perform structural calculations, analytical modelling, literature reviews, and code-based assessments to understand behaviour and develop engineering recommendations.
  • Develop test plans, coordinate specimens and fixtures, support internal testing, coordinate external laboratory programs, and analyze experimental results.
  • Participate in hands-on testing activities, including specimen preparation, prototype installation, test setup reviews, instrumentation support, and failure-mode observation.
  • Analyze experimental data, identify trends and limitations, establish design parameters, and document defensible technical conclusions.
  • Collaborate with engineers, technologists, suppliers, and fabricators to develop prototypes, fixtures, and specialized testing setups.
  • Support engineering work involving relevant structural codes, standards, and approval pathways, including CSA O86, NDS, ICC-ES, CCMC, Eurocode 5, and AS/NZS.
  • Take ownership of assigned R&D projects and workstreams, managing priorities, schedules, documentation, and stakeholder communication.
  • Prepare technical reports, calculation packages, research summaries, test documentation, and recommendations that can be used by engineering and product teams.
  • Work cross-functionally with product engineering, operations, technical services, business development, marketing, suppliers, universities, and external laboratories.

  Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Timber Engineering, or another relevant engineering discipline.
  • Approximately 2–6 years of experience in structural engineering, applied research, testing, product development, or building products; candidates with exceptional relevant experience outside this range may also be considered.
  • Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or EIT status with the ability to pursue a P.Eng. designation in the near term.
  • Strong understanding of structural mechanics, load paths, material behaviour, and fundamental engineering principles.
  • Experience with timber engineering, structural connections, fasteners, mass timber, or building products is highly valued.
  • Experience with physical testing, laboratory research, structural testing, or experimental engineering is an asset.
  • Familiarity with structural design codes and standards such as CSA O86, NDS, Eurocode 5, or comparable standards.
  • Experience using engineering analysis tools, spreadsheets, CAD software, or numerical modelling tools.
  • Strong ability to investigate open-ended technical problems, develop hypotheses and engineering recommendations, evaluate results, and adjust approaches based on evidence.
  • Excellent technical writing, communication, organization, and project-management skills.
  • Ability to work independently while recognizing when technical review or collaboration is required.
  • Curiosity, practical problem-solving ability, sound engineering judgment, and an interest in hands-on experimentation.
  • Proficiency in English is required.

  Benefits:

  • Competitive salary range of $70,000–$115,000 CAD, depending on experience and qualifications.
  • Remote work opportunity based in Canada, with the position associated with Surrey, British Columbia.
  • Full-time position within a research and development environment focused on innovative mass timber construction solutions.
  • Opportunity to work on applied research that directly influences product development, testing, technical approvals, and engineering guidance.
  • Exposure to multidisciplinary projects involving engineering, product development, testing laboratories, suppliers, universities, and industry partners.
  • Opportunity to develop technical expertise and progressively take ownership of R&D projects and workstreams.
  • Collaborative environment where practical problem-solving, technical credibility, and continuous learning are valued.
  • Direct opportunity to contribute to the development of next-generation structural connection technologies used in real-world timber construction projects.