Intermediate to Senior Marine Structural Engineer - Canada

Ausenco; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 135,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career advancement

Work Life Balance

Holistic approach to wellness

Accessible leadership team

Job summary

Ausenco, located in Burnaby, is seeking an Intermediate to Senior Marine Structural Engineer to join their Marine and Coastal Group. In this role, you will plan, design, and manage projects for marine structures, with a focus on delivering high-quality work to clients. A Bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering and 10-15 years of industry experience are required. The role offers a hybrid work model and a competitive salary package ranging from $135,000 to $185,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 10 to 15 years of relevant industry experience in maritime and port infrastructure.
• Capable of undertaking designs from concept to ready for construction.
• Experience in dealing with clients and contractors directly.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage projects for marine structural installations.
• Perform detailed engineering for various marine projects.
• Conduct site inspections and provide engineering support during construction.

Skills

Client-oriented professionalism

Leadership

Problem-solving

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil or Structural engineering

Professional Engineer designation

Tools

Structural modelling software

Job description

Ausenco is a fast-growing company with big ideas. We redefine what’s possible in some of the world’s most complex projects and toughest environments. Delivering innovative, value-add consulting, project delivery, asset operations and maintenance solutions is what we do. From 21 offices in 9 countries, with projects in over 80 locations worldwide, we create sustainable outcomes for our people, clients and communities.

Our global team is growing, we are currently recruiting for an Intermediate to Senior Marine Structural Engineer to join our Marine and Coastal Group. The role is ideally based in our Burnaby office but for the right person we may have flexibility on the location.

About The Opportunity

In this role you will have the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of technically challenging projects. You will have strong leadership potential and experience working collaboratively on interdisciplinary teams. You’re committed to delivering high-quality work to Ausenco’s existing clients.

About The Role

• Plan, design, develop and assist with the management of projects for the construction or repair of port and other marine structural installations and systems related to transportation services.
• Perform marine engineering work for all design phases including concept, basic and detailed engineering for different types of projects (inspection and maintenance, repair, expansion, new installations and construction, etc.).
• Be client facing, with an excellent grasp of marine structural engineering, including port operations, seismic and construction considerations.
• Work well within a global engineering and drafting team and direct staff to produce the required technical deliverables and documents (design criteria, drawings, specifications, reports, calculations, Material Take-Offs, etc.).
• Perform Engineer of Record duties as required.
• Review technical work performed by other engineers and specialists. Provides sound engineering judgement and advice and contribute to the preparation of study reports.
• Conduct field work, site inspections and provide engineering support during construction.
• Liaise with colleagues, clients, sub-consultants, contractors and relevant stakeholders.
• Support other business units and disciplines including Coastal Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Materials Handling, Logistics and Simulations and others with their inquiries related to Ports, Marine and Transportation solutions.
• Prepare and/or support preparation of proposals and estimates for prospective assignments with strong commercially awareness.
• Seek opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and strengthen client relationships.
• Support the ongoing advisory study work being undertaken.
• Oversee, mentor and guide junior engineers and co-op students.
• Occasional travel may be required.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or Structural engineering.
• Ideally 10 to 15 years, relevant industry experience in the design, planning and assessment of maritime and port infrastructure for all design phases. Is capable of undertaking designs from concept to ready for construction.
• Hold a Professional Engineer designation - eligible to be registered with Engineers & Geoscientists British Columbia or other province/territory.
• Familiarity with structural modelling software, and strong understanding and use of applicable codes and standards.
• Experience in dealing with clients and contractors directly as a client-oriented professional.
• Experience in the construction marine structures. On-site experience would be considered an asset.
• Experience in guiding and mentoring junior engineers and leading project teams and workgroups.
• Experience in managing/leading projects of various sizes, including multi-disciplinary projects.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong problem solving and organization skills.
• Understanding of financial reports and project budgets and schedules would be an asset.
• Well-developed written and oral skills in English (French, Spanish and/or Portuguese is an asset) with experience in delivering high quality presentations and reports.
• Experience in the design and construction of marine structures in the arctic would be an asset.

We’re committed to a fair and human hiring process. All applications are reviewed by a member of our team and are not automatically screened or rejected by AI.

Why Ausenco?

We Support Individual Growth And Aim To Allow You To Work In a Way That Plays To Your Strengths. Beyond a Competitive Remuneration Package We Offer

• Career advancement - Embark on a journey of continuous growth through technical training, mentorship initiatives, and networking opportunities.
• Work Life Balance – Experience the best of both worlds with our hybrid work model, allowing you to balance office days with working from home; and progressive parental leave benefits to foster family needs and professional life.
• Holistic approach to wellness – Take a proactive approach to your overall wellbeing. Access to confidential counselling, information services and a benefits program that supports your health & wellness.
• Accessible leadership team – Work with highly reputable market leaders who value your contribution.

Our people don’t settle for the status quo. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and want to help set a new standard in sustainability, we’ll help you find your place. This means working with you to develop a unique career path and skillset to match your ambition.

We’re proud of the work we do, and we do it within a culture that is open, honest, and cooperative. We have a history of attracting visionary people who embrace challenges and deliver creative solutions for every project, and your voice is an important part of the conversation.

As a global company we embrace and encourage diversity in its fullest sense – gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, experience, nationality, colour, language, religion, location, disability, education, skills, working styles and time availability. Our work environments are based on mutual trust and respect for the rights and opportunities of every individual.

Salary range: $135,000 $185,000 annually

Expected Salary: Variation in salary is determined by factors such as qualifications, relevant years of experience, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.

Join us and work a better way.