Glotman Simpson Consulting Engineers

Glotman Simpson Consulting Engineers We live up to our motto: Creative Thinkers, Cleverly Disguised as Engineers.

Glotman Simpson is one of North America's premier structural engineering firms, providing innovative structural engineering solutions and unparalleled client service since 1964. For more than 50 years we have provided structural engineering consulting services for over 5,000 projects in the areas of residential, commercial, industrial and institutional buildings. Our firm has been part of the crea

tive engineering behind some of the most recognizable and iconic structures in Vancouver, across Canada and throughout North America. Our firm boasts a depth of experience, ability and resources that enable us to provide high-quality design and personal service. Utilizing leading-edge technology and diverse knowledge to provide innovative engineering solutions, our team of progressive, energetic professionals is committed to creating value for our clients. As we continue to grow and present unique solutions for some of the most challenging and intriguing work in structural engineering, our commitment to our clients and quality service, from every division of our operation, is paramount. Close team relations, high-quality design, and personal service are the core of our success.

A recent snapshot from a site visit at our Symposia residential project in the UniverCity district in Burnaby, BC. ...
09/02/2026

A recent snapshot from a site visit at our Symposia residential project in the UniverCity district in Burnaby, BC.

Our Los Angeles office is looking for a structural engineer with 7+ years of experience who is ready for more autonomy –...
08/27/2026

Our Los Angeles office is looking for a structural engineer with 7+ years of experience who is ready for more autonomy – leading solutions on complex projects, mentoring the team around you, and having a hand in where the business goes next.

You will bring a master’s degree in structural engineering and hands-on experience across post-tensioned + reinforced concrete, wood, masonry, and steel, along with your PE license. If this sounds like your next move, we want to hear from you.

https://glotmansimpson.short.gy/IIjCr4

Our Los Angeles office is hiring a Junior Structural Design Engineer – someone who wants exposure to a wide range of pro...
08/26/2026

Our Los Angeles office is hiring a Junior Structural Design Engineer – someone who wants exposure to a wide range of project types and hands-on mentorship from senior engineers, not just a seat on a team.

You will bring 3+ years of structural design experience, a master’s degree in structural engineering, a PE license, and active progress toward your SE. What you will get in return is real involvement in solving complex problems alongside engineers who take the time to develop you. If that is the kind of the team you’re after, we want to hear from you.

https://glotmansimpson.short.gy/cVSVTx

Recent progress from our Pine + Glen project in Coquitlam. Tower B is on the left, passing the half way point with casti...
08/19/2026

Recent progress from our Pine + Glen project in Coquitlam.
Tower B is on the left, passing the half way point with casting on Level 25. On the right is tower C which just has the elevator overrun left to cast.

Image was taken from Tower A, Level 44.

One inch of slab thickness. That’s all it took to cut a project’s structural embodied carbon by ~ 6%, ease shadow impact...
08/18/2026

One inch of slab thickness. That’s all it took to cut a project’s structural embodied carbon by ~ 6%, ease shadow impacts on a neighbouring school, and keep the unit count intact.
Our OnTrack post breaks down how rethinking a standard 8” slab – alongside the mechanical strategy – unlocked the benefits across the whole building. Sometimes the biggest wins come from questioning the default, rather than reinventing it.

Footings and the first slab on grade were recently poured at our Inlet District A project in Port Moody. The decking for...
08/17/2026

Footings and the first slab on grade were recently poured at our Inlet District A project in Port Moody. The decking for the first slab is currently underway.

We’re hiring a Senior Structural Design Engineer in Los Angeles. This role is for the engineer ready for more ownership....
08/13/2026

We’re hiring a Senior Structural Design Engineer in Los Angeles.

This role is for the engineer ready for more ownership. Our LA office is small, entrepreneurial, and backed by over 60 years of engineering expertise. A rare setup where a senior engineer gets exposure to every side of the business: design, client relationships, marketing, and business development.

What you will do:
🟨 Develop structural solutions for world-class projects
🟨 Manage projects, teams, and project finances
🟨 Foster key client relationships and support business development
🟨 Mentor and develop junior engineers

What you will bring:
🟨 7+ years of structural design experience
🟨 Master’s degree in structural engineering
🟨 Experience with post-tensioned concrete, reinforced concrete, wood, masonry, and steel
🟨 PE license required

If you value autonomy, variety, and making a visible impact, we’d love to hear from you.

https://glotmansimpson.short.gy/IIjCr4

We’re hiring a Junior Structural Design Engineer in Los Angeles. As a Junior Structural Design Engineer at Glotman Simps...
08/12/2026

We’re hiring a Junior Structural Design Engineer in Los Angeles.

As a Junior Structural Design Engineer at Glotman Simpson you will work alongside experienced mentors on world-class projects while building the technical expertise and judgment that shape your career. If you are curious, ambitious, and energized by turning complex problems into practical solutions, we want to hear from you.

Here’s what you bring:
🟨 3+ years of structural design experience
🟨 Master’s degree in structural engineering
🟨 Experience with post-tensioned concrete, reinforced concrete, wood, masonry, and steel
🟨 PE license, actively working towards SE

What you will receive: mentorship from industry experts, exposure to a wide range of building types and project teams, and a clear path for career advancement.

https://glotmansimpson.short.gy/cVSVTx

Glotman•Simpson US Inc. is growing our LA team, and we're looking for structural design engineers ready to work on world...
08/05/2026

Glotman•Simpson US Inc. is growing our LA team, and we're looking for structural design engineers ready to work on world-class projects with mentorship from industry experts.

For over 60 years, we have delivered structural engineering solutions across high-rise residential, seismic upgrade, commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings — with more than 5,000 projects to date.

What you'll bring:
🔹 3+ years of structural design experience
🔹 Master's degree in structural engineering
🔹 Experience with post-tensioned concrete, reinforced concrete, wood, masonry, and steel
🔹 Strong grasp of seismic design principles and structural dynamics
🔹 P.E. license, actively working towards SE

If you're a critical thinker who thrives on solving complex technical challenges, we'd love to hear from you.

Learn more and apply: https://glotmansimpson.short.gy/V4B2O7

Two distinct programs, one structural system – here’s how we made affordable housing and community space work together w...
08/05/2026

Two distinct programs, one structural system – here’s how we made affordable housing and community space work together without compromise at First United Church.

Below we designed a podium that flexes to support the varied needs of the community spaces it houses, and above we organized the residential levels around a standardized structural grid to keep construction efficient and cost-effective.

This meant minimizing transfers between the community podium and the residential above, meaning the loads from the housing levels pass down to the ground as direct as possible, avoiding costly workarounds and keeping the upper floors efficient to build. At the building’s perimeter, we designed sloped concrete columns spanning nearly 30 feet to frame the curved façade and integrated entrance canopy while simultaneously supporting the primary transfer level.

That slope also pushes outward, not just down, so we designed the building’s lateral system to absorb that outward thrust and keep the columns doing double duty without compromising stability. We worked closely with the architect to integrate localized steel supports into the concrete frame, solving the curve without sacrificing structural efficiency.

The result is a building that brings together approximately 40,000 SF of community-focused space across a four-storey podium, topped with seven residential levels delivering 105 affordable housing units. It's a structure built to serve two communities at once, without compromising either.

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