Chief Engineer, Civil/Structural/Architecture

About the role

Aecon is seeking a Chief Discipline Engineer with experience in the power generation market to lead the civil, structural, and architectural engineering and design teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop work processes, tools, and knowledge resources to support the discipline's work performance.
• Select design/analytical software for the discipline.
• Manage discipline engineers for projects and proposals, and participate in the staffing plan based on workload forecasts.
• Analyze and document engineering practices, manpower expenditures, and costs related to projects.
• Assess technical adequacy of the group and act as a source of technical discipline knowledge.
• Provide technical guidance to project staff through direct consultation, technical bulletins, and other formats.
• Assess staffing needs and guide the recruiting process.
• Collaborate with Business Development in developing proposals and presenting company capabilities.
• Assist in establishing project design bases, preparing discipline work plans, and implementing engineering/purchasing schedules and cost estimates.
• Assist in project definition, specification preparation, major purchase evaluations, and critical engineering decisions.
• Perform independent engineering design and execution reviews to ensure quality and compliance with project objectives and company procedures.
• Lead the collection and evaluation of project performance data, including engineering cost performance, schedule performance, rework, and quantity tracking.
• Lead the collection and evaluation of lessons learned across the discipline.
• Develop and monitor employee development planning and goal setting for the discipline.
• Manage salary administration, employee development, hiring, reduction in force, and termination according to company policies and procedures.
• Maintain compliance with state laws on the practice of engineering and adhere to company core values.
• Guide the department in interpreting codes and permitting processes related to a specific discipline.
• Participate in the safety awareness program and follow office and field safety policies.
• Contribute to the development of business strategies and plans.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering (BSCE) from a four-year accredited college or university.
• 12 years of engineering experience with at least 5 years in a supervisory capacity designing conventional and/or nuclear power plants.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license with the ability to obtain others through comity.
• Detail-oriented approach, focused on engineering and design quality.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, expressing ideas clearly and listening effectively to discipline and project engineering team members.
• Take ownership of the discipline engineering process and the work performed.
• Build productive relationships with project team and other company functions.
• Strategic understanding of business objectives.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong team building skills and the ability to mentor staff.
• Understand project performance metrics (PI and SPI).
• Ability to assist the project in developing a recovery plan if performance falls below desired levels.
• Ability to interpret project performance data from PRISM and P6 Software.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required due to eligibility for access to nuclear facilities and information governed by U.S. federal regulations.

Skills

• Leadership skills.
• Technical proficiency in civil, structural, and architectural engineering.
• Project management and coordination skills.
• Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Knowledge of relevant codes and permitting processes.

Benefits

• Health Insurance Benefits (Comprehensive Plan - Dental/Medical/Vision)
• 401K (comprehensive match plan)
• Paid Vacation (vacation/wellness days)
• Health and Wellness Home Benefit (wellness subsidy for fitness/health)
• Tuition Reimbursement (strong career growth support for approved degrees, diplomas, and courses)
• Short Term Incentive Plan (STIP)
• Green Home Energy Benefit (subsidy for approved green home energy expenses)

Pay

Pay Range: $190,000 - $220,000 per year

Individual pay is determined based on several factors, including work location, education, experience, unique skills, and job conditions. Other considerations may include certifications, specialized training, and the complexity or scope of the role.

Schedule

Not specified

Equal Opportunity Employer

Aecon fosters belonging within and across our organization. We consider all applicants for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status, and all other characteristics protected by law.