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Ready to shape the future of mass timber in the US?

We're looking for a talented individual to spearhead our mass timber practice across the West Coast. This role combines technical project leadership with business development, thought leadership, and industry outreach. While the position is based in one of our four West Coast offices, travel throughout the US and Canada will be part of the role. If you're ready to take on a unique opportunity to lead a market sector within the framework of an already established and successful business, let's talk!

Who We Are
We're Holmes US - a structural engineering firm that's anything but boring! With offices in Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, and Los Angeles, and roots in New Zealand, we're known for taking on projects that make other firms say, "Wait, how did they do that?" Now we're expanding our mass timber capabilities and need someone who lives and breathes innovative timber design to join our growing US team.

Why Relocate?

Expand Your Career Horizons

Access to the booming US mass timber market
Work on large-scale projects across multiple West Coast cities
Bring your timber expertise to the US market
Be a pioneer in establishing mass timber best practices in the US

Choose Your City We have opportunities in four dynamic West Coast locations:

Seattle, WA - Epicenter of Pacific Northwest timber innovation
Portland, OR - Leading edge of sustainable design and mass timber adoption
San Francisco, CA - High-profile projects in a cutting-edge market
Los Angeles, CA - Massive market potential with growing mass timber interest

We Support Your Move

Relocation assistance
Immigration support for work authorization
Help navigating PE/SE licensure reciprocity across US states
Onboarding support to get you settled in your new city

Your Impact

Lead mass timber project teams from concept through construction
Build and maintain strong client relationships in the US market
Design complex mass timber structures including CLT, glulam, and hybrid systems
Contribute to the development of company engineering standards for mass timber
Mentor rising engineers in timber design practices and seismic theory
Become a recognized expert in mass timber within the firm and profession

You'll Thrive Here If You Have

8+ years of experience, 5+ years of timber engineering experience
PE or P.Eng.,SE preferred.
Seismic design experience
Advanced proficiency in ETABS, SAP, equivalent finite element software
Advanced MS Excel and Intermediate MS Word
Knowledge of mass timber systems
A knack for leading teams and mentoring others
Outstanding time management and financial management abilities
Innovative mindset with ability to promote new ideas with sound business potential

Why You'll Love It Here

Engineering That Excites

Lead innovative mass timber projects that matter for sustainability
Work with industry leaders from the US and New Zealand
Access cutting-edge timber design tools and approaches
Be part of the growing mass timber movement in North America
Design structures that set new benchmarks for sustainable construction

Growth & Leadership

Lead project teams and mentor rising engineers in timber design
Regular professional development opportunities
Build lasting client relationships in an emerging market
Become a recognized mass timber expert
Present at conferences and industry events across North America

The Good Stuff

Flexible hybrid work environment
Work-life balance that we actually take seriously
Supportive, collaborative culture with international team members
Regular team events and activities
Experience living in vibrant West Coast US cities

Benefits Offered

Depending on your employment status, benefits may include:

Relocation assistance
Visa sponsorship support
Hybrid work model
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Short-term and Long-term Disability and other voluntary plans
Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical & Childcare
Health Savings Account
Pet Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time off - Vacation, Sick, Personal Leave, Family Leave for new parents, and Community Service time
Paid Holidays
Pre-Tax Commuter Transit
401(k) retirement savings with Company contribution
Company sponsored events
Diversity/Inclusion programs and initiatives

Compensation

Estimated starting salary at $160,000 - $205,000 CAD + biannual profit share bonus potential ($120,00 - $150,000 USD)

This amount is an estimate. Salary will be commensurate with experience/skills and location.

Our Commitment

At Holmes, we believe in building teams as diverse as the communities we serve. We provide equal support and opportunities for all our people to thrive, grow, and develop - no matter where you're coming from. Dream big - we'll help you get there!

Ready to take your mass timber expertise to the US and design the future of sustainable structures with us? Apply now at www.holmes.us/careers and join a team where technical excellence meets real innovation in mass timber. We'll support your transition every step of the way.

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