Robert Jackson

Partner
Fast + Epp

Robert is a partner and structural engineer at Fast + Epp in their Vancouver office. He offers a unique skill set due to his hands-on experience as a carpenter and fine woodworker. He is a designer with expertise in timber, steel, and concrete in both Canada and the U.S.

Over his career, Robert has developed a particular specialization in mass timber design, having contributed to the success of many of our innovative timber projects across North America including the TallWood House at Brock Commons, Limberlost Place, Keith Drive, and the PNE Amphitheater. He is a contributing author on several articles, papers, and journal publications relating to timber research and development and is passionate about sharing our lessons learned.

Robert received two prestigious awards from the United Kingdom’s Institution of Structural Engineers, including The Young Structural Engineering Professional Award, which is an international recognition of achievement in structural engineering and showcases engineers under 30 who are driving the profession forward. More recently, in 2023, Robert was awarded The SEABC Young Member Meritorious Achievement Award recognizing his contributions to the profession.