Current Openings

I/O Design & Engineering Ltd. believes in building strong relationships by responsibly solving complex problems. As mechanical engineering consultants, we specialize in small brownfield projects related to mechanical, automation and structural engineering utilizing the latest 3D scanning and design software. We are seeking a collaborative, team-oriented structural engineer with experience in steel and concrete.

I/O Design & Engineering is seeking a collaborative, team-oriented professional engineer with experience in steel and concrete to work in our Trail, BC office. The position will focus on engineering analysis, calculation packages, and drawing checks and reviews of structural steel and concrete.

Professional registration, or immediate eligibility for registration, with EGBC is mandatory as you will be required to apply your seal to designs and reports.

As a professional engineer you will collaborate with other engineers, technical colleagues and clients to develop engineered designs from concepts to detailed drawings. Your responsibilities will include:

• Sealing designs and reports as a professional engineer

• Conducting field work in large and complex industrial facilities

• Assisting in the development of engineering scopes, costs, and schedules

• Understanding client requirements, critically analyzing situations and collaborating with others to quantify design concepts through detailed engineering analysis

• Working with designers and detailers to review detailed fabrication drawings

• Maintaining accurate project records across several software platforms

• Ensuring projects adhere to company standards, safety protocols, and regulatory requirements

• Contributing to a positive culture of safety focused on prevention

Minimum 5 experience as a registered professional engineer

• Professional Engineering designation that can be transferred to Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia (EGBC) within 3 months of employment

• Strong understanding of technical engineering analysis with a focus on structural steel or concrete for heavy industry

• Detailed oriented approach to drawing checks and reviews to address fabrication and constructability

• Commitment to growth and change through demonstrated ability to accept feedback and learn the processes that contribute to I/O Design & Engineering’s success

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to compose correspondence and other written materials independently

• Proficient computer skills, particularly with Microsoft products and CAD software

• A very high level of organizational skill with the ability to engage with multiple projects simultaneously

• A strong work ethic and team spirit with the flexibility to work in a small company and accept a wide range of responsibilities and roles

Specific knowledge of any of the following would be an asset:

• Smelting

• Mining

• Pulp and Paper

• Hydroelectric

• Manufacturing

• Marine Structures / Port Facilities

• Microsoft Office products

• Autodesk Inventor

• SMath

Apply today by sending your cover letter and resume to jobs@iodesign.ca.  Only applications sent by e-mail will be considered for the position.

‍Cover letters shall be personalized and must include answers to the following items.

• Provide an example of a group you were involved in that functioned very well. Describe the social dynamics that allowed the team to function well and what your contributions to the team were that helped it succeed.

• Provide an example of a group you were involved in that functioned poorly. Describe the social dynamics that led to the challenges. Reflecting on the situation explain what you could have done differently to help the group succeed.

• Aside from being one of the best places in BC to experience natural beauty, why do you want to live in the West Kootenays?

APPLICATIONS THAT DO NOT INCLUDE A COVER LETTER WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION.

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The Greater Trail area is comprised of Fruitvale, Trail, Rossland and Castlegar, as well as numerous rural areas in between. Populations range in size from 1,500 to 10,000 people. The area offers many world-class recreational opportunities in all seasons. The people who thrive here love the outdoors. I/O Design’s employees have all chosen to live here because the small-town community feel in addition to the mountain biking, skiing, fishing, and numerous other outdoor opportunities at our doorstep

 While the Trail area has all the necessities to live, the closest major retail centers are Spokane, Washington (2 ½ hours south) and Kelowna, BC (3 ½ hours west). The region is serviced by two small airports with daily flights to Vancouver.