Senior Civil Engineering

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Job Description

Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to join our team. This position is based in our Markham office.

Major Responsibilities:

• Provides expert advice, guidance, and subject matter expertise throughout the planning, design, and delivery of municipal infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with all relevant codes and standards.
• Ensures that municipal design and construction meet technical requirements through comprehensive design reviews, submittal evaluations, and testing. Key responsibilities include:
• Conducting Facility Alteration Permit (FAP) compliance reviews for proposed upgrades, alterations, maintenance, and new construction to ensure adherence to applicable regulations, codes, standards, and client-specific requirements. This includes assessing the reasonableness of proposed methodologies, criteria, and designs.
• Providing non-resident engineering expertise through field inspections at various stages of construction.
• Overseeing municipal servicing and coordinating with landowners, authorities and utilities for project infrastructure, including water, sanitary sewer, stormwater, gas, roads, bridges, underground lift stations, and parking garages. Offers expert guidance on capacity, demand, and the reliability of existing systems.
• Evaluating alternative technical proposals submitted by contractors and assessing their feasibility and alignment with project requirements.
• Coordinating the technical aspects of municipal infrastructure engineering within the program, including setting targets and goals.
• Facilitating integration across engineering and architectural disciplines to ensure seamless coordination of programs, facilities, and assets.
• Reviewing contractor and designer deliverables to confirm compliance with relevant requirements, codes, and standards.
• Monitoring the designer's input throughout the construction phase, including RFIs, shop drawings, material approvals, mock-ups, and punch lists.
• Providing management-level progress reports and briefings on structural design progress, challenges, and opportunities.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

In order to be considered for this position, candidates must possess, at a very minimum:

• University Degree in civil engineering +6 (six) years of relevant experience
• municipal infrastructure design, construction, commissioning, distribution, system protection, and control with a focus on municipal engineering
• Holding Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) license in Ontario
• Holding or ability to receive Secret Level security clearance.

Preferred Requirements:

• Relevant professional designation is considered an asset.
• 15 years of experience in municipal infrastructure design, construction, commissioning, distribution, system protection, and control. Expertise in capacity planning, future demand assessment, operations, and maintenance of water distribution, sanitary and stormwater management systems. Proficient in environmental engineering principles for major developments, including airport-specific requirements and Canadian aerodrome standards.
• Extensive knowledge of local, provincial, and federal regulations, codes, and standards related to municipal infrastructure and environmental compliance.
• Strong expertise in underground servicing, municipal road design, and water resource management principles.
• Experience in preliminary and final design of roads, bridges, municipal systems, and facilities.
• Proficient in developing and reviewing servicing, grading, and drainage designs, as well as conducting field inspections to ensure compliance with municipal standards.
• Hands-on experience with design software, including MicroStation, BIM, AutoCAD, and Bentley InRoads/OpenRoads Designer 3D modeling programs.
• Knowledge of asset management principles for municipal infrastructure.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to facilitate meetings and workshops with large groups.

Additional Information

• Company paid relocation is not available for this position.
• Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization 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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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.

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