Senior Structural Engineer - Mining & Industrial

About the role

AECOM is looking for a Senior Structural Engineer for its Canadian mine infrastructure team. The role acts as a centralized inspection and asset integrity specialist, carrying out visual structural condition assessments at active underground and open-pit mines, process plants and critical water and wastewater facilities. It also involves mentoring junior staff and supporting business development in the mining sector.

Key responsibilities

• Perform hands-on visual structural condition assessments, including elevated walkways, ladders and platforms, and check load paths, corrosion, concrete degradation, weld conditions and anchorage integrity
• Analyze findings, classify severity and produce inspection reports with annotated redline drawings and photos, escalating imminent risks to clients and project managers
• Prepare structural response actions, repair plans and construction specifications, and coordinate ground improvement to extend facility life
• Lead structural engineering tasks from scoping and feasibility through design, procurement and commissioning, and supervise and mentor junior engineers and EITs
• Work with clients and with mechanical, electrical and civil engineers, and foster client relationships
• Ensure compliance with EGBC or provincial regulatory expectations, conduct risk assessments and implement safety measures in mining environments
• Stay current with technologies and drive improvements in project outcomes

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering (or equivalent)
• 6+ years of structural engineering experience focused on asset management, condition assessments and brownfield remediation
• Physical ability and willingness to carry out field inspections in remote underground mines and water treatment facilities
• Expert knowledge of CSA S16 (structural steel) and CSA A23.3 (concrete)
• Vehicle, valid driver's licence and clean driving record required; sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available

Preferred skills

• 10+ years of structural inspection and remediation experience
• P.Eng. registration in BC, Alberta or Saskatchewan, or eligibility within 6 months
• Experience assessing water-retaining structures (e.g. ACI 350)
• STAAD Pro, SAP2000 or ETABS, and AutoCAD, Revit or Navisworks
• NDT oversight and familiarity with NDT protocols
• Supporting business development, client relationships and proposals