Structural Glazing Engineer

JRS Engineering (JRS) is an industry-leading engineering firm providing professional consulting services throughout Western Canada. Since 1997, we have remained committed to delivering best-in-class building science solutions that prioritize value, quality, and performance. We work with our clients – developers, architects, building owners, property managers, legal and insurance professionals, industry consultants, manufacturers, and contractors – to deliver technically sound, cost-effective solutions for projects of any size and complexity.

We’re problem-solvers with high standards. We seek to hire those who thrive on collaboration, love a technical challenge, and can apply their knowledge to come up with practical solutions that work for our clients.

Our Mission
To lead our profession by consistently delivering high-quality services, maintaining and cultivating our technical knowledge, and valuing our clients’ goals.

Our Corporate Culture
The JRS corporate culture is built on collaboration. Guided by our core values, we are committed to fostering an environment that promotes growth through professional development, teamwork, and mentorship. We take pride in celebrating our people, their diversity, and their professional and personal achievements.  

Your Opportunity
Working closely with our Principal, Fenestration you will create, develop, and grow the Fenestration Division in the specialized field of structural glazing engineering. This position is a senior engineering role responsible for creating the processes and systems to deliver the Division’s scope of services. Ultimately, you will shape how we provide structural glazing engineering services for the North American construction industry and help build a team to deliver this. 

Here’s what you’ll be doing at JRS:

Technical and Project Delivery

• Develop JRS’ structural glazing engineering processes and determine what is required in order to provide the services required by the industry.
• Provide structural glazing engineering using industry processes, software, and professional expertise.
• Provide Letters of Assurance and/or engineered stamped and signed letters for structural glazing engineering.
• Provide structural glazing engineering for a variety of glazing systems such as Curtain/Window Wall, Fiberglass, PVC and other specialty products.
• Produce engineered fenestration shop drawings and coordinate these documents with other design requirements.
• Oversee thermal modeling department and issue project specific thermal modeling reports.
• Assist Designers with early schematic design concepts for structural ability and provide design concepts to address conflicts.
• Provide conceptual engineering for manufacturers’ fenestration products.
• Coordinate structural glazing engineering services with thermal modeling concepts.
• Perform field reviews to verify engineering expectations.
• Perform on-site evaluations of existing fenestration systems on buildings to determine their current structural integrity and attachment.
• Apply North American codes and standards on glazing to guide designers and manufacturers on minimum expectations.

Project Management

• Maintain full knowledge of the scope of work and scope of services for projects including any changes which may occur throughout the course of the project; ensure services are compliant with scope and JRS company standards and procedures.
• Maintain full knowledge of status of project budgets on a constant and ongoing basis.
• Review monthly project billing to analyze billed services and ensure accounts are up-to-date.
• Proactively manage all staff working on your projects to ensure profitability and quality consistent with company expectations.

Business Development

• Develop JRS’ brand in the fenestration industry through speaking at conferences, leading seminars, giving presentations, and obtaining coverage within industry channels.
• Lead external training and workshops on fenestration structural glazing engineering.
• Proactively seek opportunities to establish relationships with new clients and maintain existing relationships.
• Build positive relationships with clients and stakeholders to achieve repeat business.
• Lead proposals, RFPs, RFQs, and multiple portfolio/property requests; oversee the budget and schedule component of proposals.
• Prepare marketing material and facilitate business and client development opportunities.

Staff Leadership  

• Assist with recruiting and hiring new staff for the Fenestration Division.  
• Provide technical training and mentorship to team members.
• Assist with managing workload and project assignments.
• Assist with ensuring team members are developing the breadth and range of technical competency for structural glazing work.  

Here’s what you bring to JRS: 

Education and Experience

• Professional designation as an Engineer with the appropriate accreditation to sign Letters of Assurance in British Columbia and Alberta and a willingness to expand engineering license to other provinces and US states as business opportunities present themselves.
• A minimum of 5 to 10 years of related industry experience in structural glazing engineering including a demonstrated track record of managing projects to completion on time and on budget. 

Knowledge, Competencies, and Capabilities

• Proficient in software required to perform structural glazing engineering services. 
• Proficient in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) as required to perform glazing engineering.
• Working knowledge of the 2024 BCBC, 2024 VBBL and 2025 NBC and other industry standards and a desire to stay up-to-date as these evolve. 
• Knowledge of building components and construction.
• Superb project management skills.
• Outstanding communication skills, verbal and written (experience writing reports) including the ability to translate vague or complex requests into concrete actions.
• Ability to effectively communicate with clients, contractors, consultants, and larger groups.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent relationship building skills including networking.

Other Requirements

• Must hold a valid British Columbia Driver’s Licence.
• Willingness to work at heights using scaffolding, ladders and other site access equipment. 

Annual salary range - $100,000 to $150,000

Why choose JRS:

Our people are the foundation of JRS, and we are committed to fostering an environment where talented professionals can thrive. We build best-in-class careers through tailored professional development plans that support career growth at all levels. Our team members benefit from dedicated mentorship, ongoing training, and continuous growth opportunities within our organization. We pride ourselves on our collaborative culture and integrated team approach; at JRS, you will work alongside experts from diverse disciplines, gaining and contributing valuable insights and perspectives.

In addition to our commitment to career excellence, JRS offers a competitive benefits package and prioritizes overall well-being through flexible work arrangements, generous vacation, and a range of employee-focused initiatives and programs.

 

JRS Engineering is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process and work environment. Please let us know of any accommodations needed to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process.