Tobias Fast

Tobias is a skilled engineer with a strong international resume, having worked at the Fast + Epp office in Frankfurt and for leading engineering firms in New York and London. Through his work in four different countries, he has contributed to the success of  a wide range of projects, including skyscrapers in Manhattan, tension structures at the London Zoo, and prefabricated egg-shaped timber cabins destined for the BC wilderness.

Tobias is currently serving as Director of Digital Practice at the Fast + Epp Vancouver office, where he leads the integration between engineering and design technology to advance optimization and automation at the firm. As Engineer-of-Record Tobias ensures a high quality of design and technical detailing at all stages of his projects, and places special emphasis on the incorporation of new technologies and workflows.

Currently, he leads the new $150 million Williams College Art Museum project in Williamstown, Massachusetts and Grosvenor America’s $750 million multi-tower development in Burnaby, BC.

In 2023, Tobias became a Partner alongside Paul Fast and Robert Jackson where his commitment to efficient design, and strong communication and mentorship skills will be instrumental in driving the success and growth of the company.