EWP Designer (Western Canada)

Job Type: Full-time
Location: Remote, Western Canada
Salary: Starting at $80,000 CAD annually

Shape the Future of Construction in BC

Ron Anderson & Sons (RAS) is seeking an experienced EWP Designer to help advance wood-frame construction through technical expertise, practical innovation, and prefabrication.

We’re looking for a proactive expert and practical problem-solver who identifies issues early, investigates options, and drives buildable solutions. Working closely with engineers, contractors, and our in-house fabrication team, you’ll take ownership of engineered wood floor and roof designs from initial layout through production.

This is more than a layout role. It’s an opportunity to tackle complex projects, see your designs built, and help shape a growing design department.

About RAS

Founded in 1994, RAS specializes in multi-family and residential wood-frame construction on Vancouver Island. Our in-house design department, established in 2022, connects EWP design directly with prefabrication and field installation.

We combine hands-on construction experience with modern design software and precision equipment. Our engineered wood floor panels are designed and manufactured in-house, supporting faster installation, greater accuracy, and reduced job site waste.

Join an established construction company where your expertise and ideas can help strengthen how we design, coordinate, and manufacture.

Responsibilities

• Design engineered wood floor and roof systems using I-joists, beams, columns, and connectors.
• Review and interpret architectural, structural, and construction drawings.
• Identify missing information, design conflicts, and coordination issues early; investigate options and recommend practical solutions.
• Prepare accurate layouts, calculations, and material takeoffs using MiTek Supply Suite.
• Coordinate with engineers, architects, consultants, and contractors to resolve design requirements and construction details.
• Work closely with fabrication and project teams to deliver coordinated, production-ready designs.
• Manage project deadlines, drawing revisions, and design deliverables with accuracy and clear communication.
• Contribute to project meetings and improvements in design standards, coordination, and prefabrication workflows.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Minimum of three years of recent EWP design experience on residential or multi-family wood-frame construction projects.
• Proficiency with MiTek Supply Suite, Javelin, iStruct, or comparable EWP design software. MiTek experience is preferred.
• Strong technical knowledge of engineered wood systems and practical wood-frame construction.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach, with the ability to anticipate problems, investigate their causes, and develop buildable solutions.
• Sound technical judgment, including recognizing when engineering review or clarification is required.
• Strong ability to interpret architectural and structural drawings and understand how design decisions affect fabrication and installation.
• Initiative and ownership, with the ability to move issues toward resolution and follow through without constant direction.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Strong computer and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and work independently in a remote environment.
• Experience with prefabrication, panelized construction, field framing, or mid-rise construction is an asset.
• A diploma in Engineering Technology, Architectural Technology, or a related discipline is an asset.
• Candidates must be located in Western Canada.

Why Join RAS?

• See your work built: Collaborate directly with the team fabricating your designs.
• Apply your expertise: Solve complex design and coordination challenges on multi-family and mid-rise projects.
• Help shape a growing department: Contribute to the technical practices and workflows supporting our design and production operations.
• Grow professionally: Expand your experience in prefabrication and off-site construction.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary starting at $80,000 CAD annually, with higher compensation based on experience and technical expertise.
• Extended health and dental coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Flexible schedule.
• Remote work from Western Canada.