Junior Structural Engineer - (Ports & Logistics)

Ausenco; Burnaby; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Parental leave benefits

Wellness program

Job summary

Ausenco, a fast-growing firm, is seeking a Marine Structural Engineer to join the Marine and Coastal Group in Burnaby. You will design marine structures, support senior staff, and prepare technical deliverables while working within a multidisciplinary team.

The role involves site visits, client liaison, and contributing to project documentation. Ideal candidates hold a Civil/Structural Engineering degree with 1–5 years of marine experience, and are EIT or P.Eng eligible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• 1–5 years of relevant experience in marine, coastal, or port infrastructure.
• Eligible for Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) registration.
• Familiarity with structural analysis and design software (e.g., SAP2000).
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the design and development of marine and port structures.
• Support senior engineers through all project phases — concept, preliminary, and detailed design.
• Prepare drawings, design calculations, reports, and specifications.
• Participate in site inspections, condition assessments, and construction support activities.
• Collaborate with engineers, drafters, and other disciplines to deliver coordinated outputs.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, and other stakeholders under the guidance of senior staff.
• Contribute to proposal preparation, cost estimates, and other project documentation as required.
• Maintain a strong focus on safety, quality, and client satisfaction.
• Occasional travel to project sites may be required.

Skills

Effective written and verbal comms

Team collaboration

Organized and proactive

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

SAP2000

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

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 26 offices in 15 countries, with projects in over 80 locations worldwide, we create sustainable outcomes for our people, clients and communities.

Our global realm is growing; we are currently recruiting for aMarine Structural Engineerto 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 support the planning, design, and delivery of port, coastal, and marine infrastructure projects. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you’ll gain hands‑on experience across all stages of design and construction, contributing to a variety of inspection, repair, and new build projects.

About the role:

• Assist with the design and development of marine and port structures, including wharves, jetties, piers, and coastal protection works.
• Support senior engineers through all project phases — concept, preliminary, and detailed design.
• Prepare technical deliverables such as drawings, design calculations, reports, and specifications.
• Participate in site inspections, condition assessments, and construction support activities.
• Collaborate with engineers, drafters, and other disciplines to deliver coordinated project outputs.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, and other stakeholders under the guidance of senior staff.
• Contribute to proposal preparation, cost estimates, and other project documentation as required.
• Maintain a strong focus on safety, quality, and client satisfaction.
• Occasional travel to project sites may be required.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• 1–5 years of relevant experience in the design or assessment of marine, coastal, or port infrastructure.
• Eligible for Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) registration
• Familiarity with structural analysis and design software (e.g., SAP2000, or similar).
• Familiarity with the MS Office environment particularly Word, Excel and Power Point.
• Understanding of applicable design codes and standards.
• Some exposure to construction or site work in marine environments would be an asset.
• Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication, with attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Organized, proactive, and eager to learn from senior engineers.
• Interest in developing long‑term expertise in marine and port engineering.
• Additional languages (French, Spanish, or Portuguese) are also an asset.

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:

$70,000 - $85,000 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.

If you have slightly less experience than listed, we still welcome your application—final compensation will be assessed based on skills, experience, and overall fit for the role.