Serve as the primary liaison between the company and EPC/M contractor for all Civil, Structural, and Architectural engineering deliverables
Represent the Owner in engagements with the local utility provider for power, water, and related infrastructure connections and approvals
Review engineering drawings, specifications, and design deliverables prepared by contractors for compliance with project requirements, industry codes, and regulatory standards
Provide input into constructability reviews, value engineering assessments, and risk mitigation strategies.
Monitor geotechnical, site development, drainage, earthworks, roadworks, and structural designs for both temporary works and permanent facilities
Support CSA aspects during the feasibility study, including review of cost estimates, design criteria, and development schedules
Provide oversight during early works (site preparation, earthworks, utility tie-ins)
Monitor contractor progress during execution, ensuring on-time, cost-effective delivery of CSA scope
Assist with quality assurance and inspection processes to confirm compliance with contractual and technical requirements
Oversee CSA construction activities, including field inspections where required. In conjunction with EPC/M contractor
Provide input during pre-commissioning, commissioning, and ramp-up activities related to CSA systems and structures
Verify as-built documentation and support turnover of CSA packages to operations
Provide regular updates, risk alerts, and technical reports to the Owner’s project leadership team
Participate in progress meetings with EPC/M contractor, utilities, and internal stakeholders
Ensure alignment of CSA scope with project budget, schedule, and quality standards
Engage in the practice of professional engineering which:
Requires the application of engineering principles
Is an act of planning, designing, composing, evaluating, advising, reporting, supervising, or managing any of these acts
Involves the safeguarding of life, health, property, economic interests, the public welfare or the environment
Apply expert-level engineering knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to meet program requirements in the area of expertise
Implement and direct the specialty engineering services on projects and programs from inception through to completion
Set the overall direction for engineering services on the project or program and ensure the work is fully supported from an engineering standpoint in an integrated, compliant, efficient, and cost-effective manner
Organize engineering services activities per the mission and goals of the project or program
Create and manage short and long-term engineering service goals and success criteria for projects or programs
Manage senior-level customer relationships
Ensure there is a communication plan in place for meeting with stakeholders (including senior management and sponsors) to make the exchange of project-related information easy and transparent
Advise on the production of accurate and timely reporting of engineering services and project or program performance throughout its life cycle
Set and adjust, if required, the engineering services expectations for the project or program while delegating and managing deliverables with the engineering team
Working Conditions
Hybrid - The work location for this role will include a mix of working remotely, onsite at the client or in an Accenture office or center.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng, PE, or equivalent) in Canada or the USA strongly preferred (or eligible to register)
Experience:
Minimum of 18 years of experience in Engineering
Minimum 15 years of progressive engineering experience in mining, heavy industrial, or major infrastructure projects
Skills:
Strong ability to review and critique technical deliverables and construction progress
Excellent stakeholder communication, negotiation, and leadership skills
Proficiency with engineering review tools and heavy industry project management practices
Ability to work independently with limited direction, while providing clear recommendations to Owner’s leadership
BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:
Demonstrated experience working as an Owner’s Representative or in an oversight/review capacity for EPC/M contractors.
Previous exposure to mining and mineral processing project environments is a strong asset.
Proven knowledge of CSA design standards, codes, and regulatory requirements relevant to both U.S. and Canadian jurisdictions.
Experience interfacing with utility providers and coordinating tie-ins for power, water, and related infrastructure.
Expert grasp of prevailing engineering methods
Expert in other engineering-related software
Demonstrated functional acumen to support how solutions will address client goals while maintaining alignment with industry best practices
Demonstrated capability to supervise, delegate, and develop capacity
Effective capacity to anticipate, identify, and minimize risks
Substantiated experience delivering excellent results and exceeding clients’ and external and internal stakeholders’ expectations
Keen on sustainability, social responsibility, and making a positive environmental impact
Competent in understanding interdependencies between technology, operations, and business needs
Adept at taking the lead on potentially risky technical decisions related to engineering services
Ability to arrange priorities and escalate competing risks to meet deadlines
Ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment by ensuring effective teamwork, promotion of innovation, and overall excellence
Expert ability to detect, capitalize, and be sensitive to others' strengths
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office
Keen eye for detail and adept problem-solving abilities with a track record for meeting deadlines
Must have demonstrated experience relaying and receiving information (written and verbal) in a demanding multidisciplinary project environment
Expert ability to work collaboratively and independently on creative and analytical tasks in a structured, disciplined, technology-driven environment
Other:
Able and willing to travel occasionally to Arizona project site or contractor offices.
Eligible to work in either Canada or the United States.