Senior Structural Engineer

AECOM · Halifax, NS, Canada

  • Senior
  • Full-time
  • Posted 2026-10-26
  • Confirmed live on 27 October 2026

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Job description

Job Description
AECOM is seeking a motivated and skilled Senior Structural Engineer to support the design and construction of infrastructure projects within the Buildings + Places business line. This opportunity is based in our Halifax, Nova Scotia office, with hybrid work options available.
AECOM Buildings + Places Canada (B+P Canada) is a vibrant and growing, fully integrated team spanning architecture, all building engineering disciplines, landscape architecture, urban planning, urban design, economics, and asset management for design and infrastructure projects.
Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior technical resource and technical advisor to the team.

• Provide specialized technical input to studies and designs within the area of expertise.

• Develop study and design procedures to ensure high-quality, cost-effective work.

• Participate in interdisciplinary reviews of project deliverables.

• Apply technical expertise throughout the preparation of discipline-specific contract documents.

• Perform quality control reviews of design calculations and drawings.

• Prepare technical specification sections.

• Contribute to the development of engineering budgets and schedules to meet project requirements.

• Mentor junior and intermediate structural engineering staff.

• Assist the team manager in prioritizing workloads and projects for CADD and Revit production technicians and technologists.

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

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering or a related field.

• Professional Engineer designation (P.Eng.) in good standing, or eligibility to obtain it.

• Minimum of six (6) years of relevant experience in the structural design of buildings, facilities, and/or infrastructure projects.

• Demonstrated experience in structural analysis and design of steel, concrete, and foundation systems.

• Proficiency in structural design software (e.g., ETABS, SAP2000, SAFE, or similar) and drafting tools (e.g., AutoCAD and Revit).

• Working knowledge of applicable Canadian codes and standards, including the NBCC and CSA standards.

• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to obtain and maintain Reliability and/or Secret security clearance within a reasonable timeframe.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Structural Engineering and ten (10) or more years of relevant experience.

• Proven experience leading structural design for complex or large-scale projects.

• Experience with marine and coastal structures, such as jetties, wharves, and piers.

• Experience with pile foundations, concrete decks, and heavy civil infrastructure.

• Experience working in saltwater or other harsh environmental conditions.

• Familiarity with condition assessments, rehabilitation, and retrofits of existing structures.

• Experience providing construction support services, including site reviews and inspections.

• Project management experience, including budgeting, scheduling, and client coordination.

• Experience working on federal or government projects.

• Strong presentation and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Experience mentoring junior engineers and reviewing technical deliverables.

Additional Information
Mandatory Security Clearance Requirements
Applicants must hold or be eligible to obtain the following security clearances:

• Must have resided in Canada for the past 5 years to be eligible for Reliability Status or 10 years to be eligible for Secret clearance.

Other

• Sponsorship for Canadian work authorization is not available for this position.

• Company-paid relocation is available for this position.

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

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.
AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient

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