Description
Aviva Canada is seeking a Structural Engineer to provide expert evaluation and guidance on matters related to structural integrity, design, and failure analysis on commercial and residential buildings.
In this in-house consulting role, you will serve as an internal technical resource for Aviva, assessing damage to buildings, bridges, and other structures, determining root causes of structural failures, and advising on repair feasibility and compliance with building codes and industry standards.
Responsibilities:
- Perform building and structural failure investigations and determine the root cause of failure and damage to commercial and residential buildings, foundations, structures, and building envelope mechanisms.
- Support claims professionals, underwriters, and risk management teams to deliver accurate assessments that inform claim decisions, loss mitigation strategies, and underwriting guidelines.
- Conduct site inspections, review engineering reports, and prepare technical documentation to support claim resolution, subrogation efforts, and litigation processes.
- Analyze the failure of building systems, determine the cause of failures, evaluate the quality of construction, or review design or maintenance procedures.
- Assess the physical damage to building components, systems, and materials, including determination of the extent of damage and required remediation.
- Research failure modes and code requirements as needed and prepare recommendations for repair and/or remediation as appropriate.
- Conduct field investigations of structural failures, documenting your work and collecting all necessary evidence.
- Perform Provincial Code and Standards compliance analysis and reviews.
- Provide engineering opinions and technical guidance to Claims Professionals, leadership, and other key stakeholders to support decision-making.
- Guide the technical direction of investigations, including determining when external specialty expertise is required or reviewing external forensic opinions.
- Interact with customers to explain the investigation process, gather relevant information, coordinate site access, and communicate findings clearly and professionally.
Requirements:
- At least a bachelor's or post-graduate degree in civil/structural engineering and P. Eng. designation.
- Minimum 8 years of experience in failure and damage analysis, design, construction, maintenance of structures and building envelope mechanisms.
- Strong understanding of structural design principles, load analysis, material properties, and failure mechanisms.
- Proven ability to effectively and concisely communicate complex technical conclusions clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
- Experience reviewing and assessing external forensic or specialty expert opinions for technical accuracy.
- Valid Canadian driver's license and access to a vehicle.
What you'll get:
- The salary band for this position ranges from $105,000 to $154,400.
- Compelling rewards package including base compensation, eligibility for annual bonus, retirement savings, share plan, health benefits, personal wellness, and volunteer opportunities.
- Hybrid flexible work model.
- Outstanding career development opportunities.
- Competitive vacation package with the option to purchase 5 extra days off per year.