Senior Structural Engineer

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AECOM is seeking a motivated and skilled Senior Structural Engineer to support the design and construction of infrastructure within the Buildings + Places business line. This opportunity is based out of our Halifax, Nova Scotia office, with opportunities for hybrid work available.

AECOM Buildings + Places Canada (B+P Canada) is a vibrant and growing fully integrated team spanning architecture, all the building's engineering disciplines, landscape architecture, urban planning, urban design, economics and asset management for design and infrastructure projects.

Major Responsibilities:

• Senior technical resource may serve as technical advisor for team

• Provides specialized technical input to studies and design for staff's specific area of expertise.

• Develops study and design procedures to facilitate high quality cost effective work by others.

• Participates in interdisciplinary review of project deliverables.

• Uses expertise in all steps of completing discipline component of contract documents package.

• Performs quality control review of design calculations or drawings.

• Prepares technical specification sections.

• Provides input to the development of engineering budget and schedule to meet requirements.

• Assists structural engineering team with mentoring junior and intermediate engineering staff.

• Assists team manager with prioritizing workload and projects for CADD and Revit production technicians and technologists.

• Liaises with other discipline leads to meet client performance objectives in an optimized and value added manner.

Mandatory Security Clearance Requirements

Applicants must hold OR be eligible to obtain:

• Reliability Status clearance (minimum)

• Secret clearance (required for most projects)

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must have lived in Canada for the past 5 years (Reliability) or 10 years (Secret)

• Clearances are granted by the Contract Security Program (CSP), Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC)

In order to be considered for this position, candidates must possess, no less than:

• A University Degree in Structural Engineering + six (6) years of relevant experience in the Structural design of buildings, facilities and infrastructure.

• Engineering designation (P. Eng) required.

• Must be able to obtain or hold valid security clearance of reliability and/or secret (see Security Clearance Requirements above)

• Obtaining clearance must be made in a reasonable amount of time to work on projects.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A University Degree in Structural Engineering + ten (10) years of relevant experience in the Structural design of buildings, facilities and infrastructure

• Strong verbal communicator, including presentation, facilitation, and listening skills.

• Experience in the Structural design of Marine buildings, facilities and infrastructure, such as jetties, wharfs and piers an asset but not mandatory.

• Experience in pile foundations and concrete decks.

• Experience in saltwater construction.

• Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available for this position    

• Company paid relocation is not available for this position

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. 

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What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you'll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you've always envisioned. Here, you'll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.