Senior Structural Engineer; Building Engineering

Position: Senior Structural Engineer (Building Engineering)
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Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description
Arcadis Building Structural Group works on a wide range of projects including buildings, subway stations, transit facilities, waste water, industrial plants, support of excavation across Canada. We are looking for a Senior Structural Engineer (P. Eng.) to join our team. The successful individual will develop and manage projects for the construction of new or modification to existing commercial, industrial and institutional buildings & structures, ensuring conformance with building codes.

You will perform responsible, professional level foundation & structural analysis, building and structural inspections. You will be engaged to structural design on buildings, industrial plants, subway/LRT underground stations, support of excavation, and waste water projects. You will also work on construction support activities as per project requirements.

The successful candidate will not only have strong structural engineering design experience, an eye for detail and strong sense of urgency but also have very strong written and verbal communication skills. Past experience working on underground and/or surface rapid transit projects (subway, LRT) and support of excavation is a definite asset. Note that this role will require a significant amount of time dedicated to working in design environment, meeting with project stakeholders, and clients.

This role sits within our global business area Places. We work with our clients around the world to create, support, and enhance smart, safe and sustainable places where people live, work, learn and thrive. Places impact on the quality of people’s lives. Whether new homes, shops, workplaces, schools and hospitals, manufacturing, research and development facilities, or data and distribution centers. People and communities thrive when the spaces in which they live, work, move and play are designed and managed in a way that best meets their needs.

Role accountabilities

Provide direction to, and work with, Engineering & CAD staff

Work with design teams to achieve project successful delivery.

Coordinate structural design and construction with other disciplines.

Collaborate with external stakeholders and clients.

Carry out structural modelling, analysis, and design.

Prepare and review structural reports and drawings.

Conduct periodic site reviews to ensure construction complies with design intent and codes

Review construction submittals.

Identify structural deficiencies, provide remedial options.

Review of constructability, staging drawings, construction schedules and cost estimates.

Work with construction team and discuss the best solutions.

Attend meetings with clients and Stakeholders as needed and when required.

Coordinate Engineering and commercial issues with the construction team.

Qualifications & Experience

Professional Registration in Ontario or another Canadian province

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Master’s degree in Structural Engineering is an asset

Minimum 10 years relevant experience in structural design and heavy construction projects

Design experience with complex projects.

Proficient knowledge on building codes and standards.

Experience with complex construction projects involving P3, Infrastructure and/or underground LRT and subway an asset

Strong communication, and negotiation skills with an ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; able to independently write reports and correspondence.

Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.

Strong design and construction support coordination skills.

Must be proficient in structural analysis software, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), and Acrobat/Bluebeam. Proficiency in Plaxis 3D…