Senior Structural Engineer - Military veterans preferred

Canada - Ontario, Kitchener

Job Summary

AECOM is actively seeking a highly motivated Senior Structural Engineer to be based in Kitchener, Ontario office.

At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.

We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.

Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We’re one global team – 47,000 strong – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.

Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

Job Summary:

In this position, you will be an important addition to the Structural Department of the Buildings + Places group, consisting of A/S/M/E/C disciplines all under one roof. You will be provided with various opportunities and tools within AECOM to advance your career. You will be able to steer your career in the direction of your preference. Opportunities for project management, construction administration, and becoming a technical SME are among the many roles you will have the option to pursue.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Participate in a wide variety of projects including subway stations and other transit facilities, vehicle storage/maintenance facilities, office buildings, parking structures, public facilities, and municipal and industrial facilities.

• Use independent judgement to evaluate, analyze and design structures in reinforced concrete, structural steel, masonry, and other building materials, with thorough working knowledge of OBC, NBCC, CSA, and related codes/standards.

• Interpret project requirements and develop proposed solutions

• Perform computer modelling, structural analysis and design calculations, complying with applicable codes and standards

• Preparing contract drawings and specifications

• Conducting field investigations

• Preparing reports

• Liaising with clients

• Performing shop drawing review

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering

• A minimum of 6 years of relevant work experience in as many as possible of the following types of projects: subway stations and other transit facilities, vehicle storage/maintenance facilities, office buildings, parking structures, public facilities, and municipal and industrial facilities. More experience is preferred.

• Licensed professional engineer (P.Eng.) registered with PEO.

Preferred Qualifications

• Skills in the areas of team building, collaboration and effective communications with colleagues, clients and contractors.

• Ability to manage and supervise less-experienced engineers and CAD technologists.

• Effective time-management, written communications skills, analytical and interpersonal skills as well as good decision making, planning and organizational skills.

• Proven ability to meet required delivery dates for multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong working knowledge of MS Office applications including Word and Excel.

Additional Information:

• Relocation is not available for this position.

• Sponsorship is not available for this position.

What We Offer

We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.

When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

Job Category Engineering - Structural

Business Line B&P - Buildings & Places

Business Group Design and Consulting Services Group (DCS)

Country Canada

Position Status Full Time

Requisition/Vacancy No. 258349BR

Virtual: No

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.