Senior Structural Engineer - Mining & Industrial

Position overview

Asset management and inspections

• Perform visual structural condition assessments at underground and open-pit mines, process plants, and water or wastewater facilities.
• Assess elevated walkways, ladders, and platforms against client and regulatory standards.
• Verify load paths, corrosion, concrete degradation, deformation, weld conditions, and anchorage integrity.
• Assign severity classifications and prepare inspection reports with annotated redline drawings and photographs.
• Escalate imminent risk conditions to clients and internal project managers.

Engineering response and remediation

• Prepare structural response actions, repair plans, and engineering assessments for industrial and water-retaining structures.
• Develop solutions to extend facility service life and troubleshoot structural deterioration.
• Coordinate ground-improvement activities and write specifications for structural remediation and brownfield integration.

Project delivery

• Lead structural engineering tasks from scoping and feasibility through detailed design, procurement, and commissioning.
• Deliver projects on time, within budget, and in compliance with client and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct site visits and provide hands-on support during underground and surface project execution.
• Supervise, mentor, and review junior engineers and EITs supporting field data collection.

Clients, compliance, and improvement

• Develop tailored engineering solutions with clients and collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and civil engineering teams.
• Maintain client relationships and support business development, including proposal preparation.
• Ensure condition assessments and document retention meet applicable provincial regulatory expectations.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement safety measures for mining environments, including hazardous areas, gas monitoring, and emergency egress systems.
• Identify and implement tools, methods, and approaches that improve project outcomes.

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering, or equivalent.
• At least 6 years of structural engineering experience focused on asset management, condition assessments, and brownfield remediation.
• Physical ability and willingness to perform hands-on inspections in remote underground mines and active water treatment facilities.
• Expert knowledge of Canadian structural design codes, including CSA S16 and CSA A23.3.
• Access to a vehicle, a valid driver's license, and a clean driver's record.

Preferred skills

• 10+ years of structural inspection and remediation experience.
• Professional Engineer registration in British Columbia, Alberta, or Saskatchewan, or eligibility within 6 months.
• Experience with water-retaining structures and relevant codes such as ACI 350 or equivalent standards.
• Proficiency with STAAD Pro, SAP2000, or ETABS.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, non-destructive testing oversight, and advanced testing protocols.
• Experience with client relationship management and proposal preparation.

Work environment

• The role includes remote field execution, site visits, underground mines, surface environments, and active water treatment facilities.
• New hires must attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location.

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