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.

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.

Another milestone at Delta Electronics Headquarters — the concrete structure is complete, and we're moving into structur...
07/30/2026

Another milestone at Delta Electronics Headquarters — the concrete structure is complete, and we're moving into structural steel installation. Onward and upward in Surrey, BC!

Now in our fifth year of submitting to SE2050, we remain committed to reducing embodied carbon across our practice. In 2...
07/28/2026

Now in our fifth year of submitting to SE2050, we remain committed to reducing embodied carbon across our practice. In 2025, we submitted 26 projects to the SE2050 database at an average GWP intensity of 193 kgCO2e/m² and our work on Senákw Phase 1 alone eliminated 7,800 tCO2e – a 22% reduction against baseline, achieved through early structural decisions rather than late-stage material swaps.

Our belief is simple: this progress only matters if it is shared. That is why we keep opening our process up through webinars, lunch + learns, and our OnTrack blog series, to share insight into how we are getting there.

Learn more about what we accomplished last year, and where we’re headed next: https://glotmansimpson.short.gy/6O4yNR

Some recent progress on our Tower 7 project at The Amazing Brentwood - level 23 of 59!
07/27/2026

Some recent progress on our Tower 7 project at The Amazing Brentwood - level 23 of 59!

Deep in the structure at Harris Green Village in Victoria, BC. This mid-June shot shows Tower B's shear core reinforcing...
07/24/2026

Deep in the structure at Harris Green Village in Victoria, BC. This mid-June shot shows Tower B's shear core reinforcing coming together at P3, alongside surrounding shear walls and columns in progress.

Legacy isn’t just something we build with steel and concrete. Sometimes, it is built one pedal stroke at a time. Join us...
07/24/2026

Legacy isn’t just something we build with steel and concrete. Sometimes, it is built one pedal stroke at a time.

Join us for The Beedie Living Cypress Challenge – now in its 19th year – on Sunday, July 26 in support of pancreatic cancer research. Last year alone, riders raised $825,000 for BC Cancer, bringing our total raised over nearly two decades to $6M and counting.

This year, we are switching things up – climbing Seymour Mountain to continue the legacy of community-driven impact.
Register to ride: https://cypresschallenge.ca/register

Engineering intelligence is collective.The best engineering decisions rarely happen in isolation. They come from people ...
06/23/2026

Engineering intelligence is collective.

The best engineering decisions rarely happen in isolation. They come from people who ask better questions, challenge assumptions, connect ideas across disciplines, and create space for others to contribute. That kind of intelligence is built over time. It grows through mentorship, shared knowledge, and the groundwork laid by those who came before us.
On International Women in Engineering Day, we recognize the women across our team whose contributions strengthen how we think, collaborate, and solve problems. Their contributions influence not only the projects we deliver, but also the people we learn from and the profession we continue to shape together.

Knowledge becomes more valuable when it's shared. That's how engineering intelligence grows.

Home to the Canadian Men’s National Soccer Team for the FIFA World Cup also serves as the primary training hub for the V...
06/19/2026

Home to the Canadian Men’s National Soccer Team for the FIFA World Cup also serves as the primary training hub for the Vancouver Whitecaps, Vancouver Rise FC, Girls Elite REX, and UBC Thunderbirds teams.

Delivering a LEED Gold certified high-performance training facility required close coordination between steel and concrete systems, alongside careful planning of shear wall locations to maintain continuity throughout the building. Multiple iterations and close collaboration with the architect helped balance structural performance with the functional needs of elite athletes.

The result is a facility designed to support the training and development of athletes at the highest levels of competition.

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