R&D Engineer – Mass Timber Connections

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Plan and carry out engineering investigations pertaining to structural connections, fasteners, timber systems, and product performance.

• Create and assess new connection concepts, as well as enhancements to existing MTC products, through the prototype and validation phases.

• Conduct calculations, analytical modeling, literature reviews, and evaluations based on codes.

• Formulate test plans, manage specimens and fixtures, assist or execute internal testing, coordinate external laboratory programs, and analyze outcomes.

• Engage in physical testing tasks, which include specimen preparation, prototype installation, test setup reviews, instrumentation support, and observing failure modes.

• Analyze experimental results, identify trends and limitations, establish design parameters, and document engineering conclusions.

• Collaborate with engineers, technologists, suppliers, and fabricators to create prototypes, fixtures, and test setups.

• Assist in technical work related to CSA O86, NDS, ICC-ES evaluation, CCMC, Eurocode 5, AS/NZS, and other standards or approval pathways.

• Take ownership of assigned R&D projects or workstreams, ensuring priorities, schedules, project records, and stakeholder communications are maintained.

• Draft technical summaries, calculation packages, research reports, test documentation, and recommendations.

• Work together with Product Application Engineering, Operations, Technical Service, Business Development, Marketing, suppliers, universities, and external laboratories.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, Timber Engineering, or another relevant engineering discipline is preferred.

• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or EIT eligible to apply for P.Eng. in the near future.

• Approximately 2-6 years of relevant experience in structural engineering, applied research, testing, product development, or building products is preferred; exceptional candidates outside this range will also be considered.

• Strong comprehension of structural mechanics, load paths, material behavior, and engineering fundamentals.

• Experience in timber engineering, structural connections, fasteners, mass timber, or building products is regarded as a strong asset.

• Familiarity with physical testing, laboratory research, structural testing, or experimental engineering is considered beneficial.

• Ability to interpret design codes and standards such as CSA O86, NDS, Eurocode 5, or similar is viewed as advantageous.

• Proficiency with engineering analysis tools, spreadsheets, CAD, or numerical modeling.

• Capability to navigate open-ended technical challenges, formulate engineering recommendations, and articulate the rationale behind them.

• Strong project management, organizational, technical writing, and communication skills.

• Ability to work autonomously while seeking appropriate technical review and effectively collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

• Proficiency in English is required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and retirement benefits.

• Supportive and collaborative work environment.