Joining Arup Arup’s purpose, shared values, and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world. We are seeking a Power Infrastructure Structural & Geotechnical Engineering Leader to join our growing engineering team in Canada. The role will have a strong focus on the development and delivery of power and energy infrastructure, while providing opportunities to contribute specialist structural, foundation, civil, and geotechnical expertise to Arup projects across a broad range of sectors. This position offers the opportunity to provide technical and project leadership on major transmission, substation, renewable energy, battery energy storage, grid connection and other infrastructure projects. Working as part of multidisciplinary teams, you will help develop integrated solutions to complex engineering challenges from early project development and site investigation through detailed design and construction. Beyond energy, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with Arup teams across our wider built environment portfolio, bringing your experience to challenging multidisciplinary projects and helping to grow our civil, structural and geotechnical capability in Canada. The opportunity
• Lead structural, foundation and geotechnical engineering for major power and infrastructure projects.
• Provide technical leadership for transmission lines, substations, renewable energy, battery energy storage systems, grid connections and related power infrastructure.
• Lead and review geotechnical investigations, ground characterization and the development of geotechnical design recommendations.
• Develop and review foundation solutions for transmission structures, substations, energy facilities and other major infrastructure.
• Provide technical direction for deep and shallow foundation systems including drilled shafts, driven piles, helical piles, micropiles, rock foundations and specialist foundation solutions.
• Lead and review civil and structural engineering associated with energy and infrastructure facilities.
• Support site development including earthworks, grading, drainage, access and site civil infrastructure, working with appropriate specialists where required.
• Lead technical assessments, alternatives analyses, constructability reviews and value engineering.
• Establish design criteria, specifications, technical approaches and quality requirements.
• Support projects throughout the full project lifecycle, from feasibility and concept development through detailed design, procurement, construction and commissioning support.
• Coordinate with clients, utilities, developers, contractors and multidisciplinary design teams.
• Provide technical leadership and interdisciplinary coordination between civil, structural, geotechnical, electrical, transmission, environmental and other disciplines.
• Perform and lead technical assurance and QA/QC reviews for project deliverables.
• Support bid and execution-phase engineering and consulting services.
• Prepare and support proposal development, scopes of work, project plans and cost estimates.
• Support business development and the growth of civil, structural and geotechnical services in the Canadian power and infrastructure markets.
• Build trusted relationships with utility, developer, contractor and infrastructure clients.
• Mentor and develop engineers and designers.
• Help grow, lead and develop a multidisciplinary structural, geotechnical and civil team in Canada.




• Collaborate with Arup specialists across the Americas and globally to bring the best available expertise to our clients. At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas. You will have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve. Is this role right for you?
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline. More advanced education (Masters degree or PhD) is preferred
• 15+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Professional Engineer (P.
Eng.) licence in Canada or the ability to obtain appropriate Canadian professional registration.
• Significant experience in civil, structural, foundation and/or geotechnical engineering for major infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of geotechnical and foundation engineering and the interaction between ground conditions, foundations and structures.
• Experience planning, leading or reviewing geotechnical investigations and the development of engineering recommendations.
• Experience with the design and delivery of deep and shallow foundation systems.
• Experience delivering major projects through multiple stages of the project lifecycle, including design and construction.
• Experience leading technical teams and coordinating multidisciplinary engineering delivery.
• Experience managing engineering scope, schedule, budget and technical risk.
• Familiarity with relevant Canadian engineering codes, standards and skilled practice requirements.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, contractors, project partners and multidisciplinary internal teams.
• Experience developing engineering proposals, scopes of work and cost estimates.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively to achieve agreed project outcomes.
• Ability to prioritize work effectively and manage multiple project and client commitments.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for project sites, client meetings and other project requirements. Please note that all applicants must apply directly via the job portal. If this role is not quite what you are looking for but you are interested in other opportunities for a future with purpose, please sign up to join our Talent Community where you will be kept up to date with roles suitable for you to shape a better world.

What We Offer
You At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together. Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay,

we offer
a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do. We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility,



to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts. Benefits at Work
- At Arup, we have a comprehensive and valuable benefits program that works for our employees and their families. These are 100% paid for by Arup except for optional life insurance. These benefits provide health and welfare security for you as well as paid time off for rest and renewal. Our Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually) provides an opportunity for you to share in the success of the Firm. As a valued employee of Arup, you can also choose to participate in our GRRSP 5% company match to help you save for your future. Flexible Working
- We believe that flexible arrangements create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people. Options for alternative schedules and the ability to work outside of the office for a portion of your workweek are available. Calgary Hiring Range
- The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in Calgary is $180,0000 to $220,0000 per year. This range is commensurate with experience, educational background, and skill level. Benefits are not included in the base salary. Please note hiring ranges for candidates performing work outside of Calgary will differ. Different people, shared values Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence. Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup . Arup acknowledges that our Calgary office is situated on Treaty 7 territory of the Blackfoot Confederacy Nations (Kainai-Blood Tribe, Siksika, Peigan-Piikani and Aamskapi Pikuni), the Tsuut’ina, and the Stoney Nakoda Nations, as well as home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, District 5 and 6. Our Application Process We will be reviewing our candidates for this position on a rolling basis. Once you have applied you will be evaluated and potentially moved on to the next round, at which point a member of the talent resourcing team will reach out to you directly. Arup is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, spouse of a protected veteran, or disability. Stay safe online. Recruitment fraud is on the rise, and Arup’s name, logo, and branding have been used in fraudulent job advertisements. Arup will never ask for bank information as part of our recruitment process.

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