Bridge EIT

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Richmond Hill; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Bridge EIT in Richmond Hill, Canada. This role includes designing bridges, conducting inspections, and working collaboratively with cross-disciplinary teams. Ideal candidates should have a background in structural engineering and familiarity with relevant software. This position offers a full-time schedule in a supportive environment committed to inclusion and employee engagement.

Benefits

Employee network groups

Health and safety commitment

Living wage employer

Qualifications

• Experience in bridge design or construction, including MTO/Municipal and Railway structures.
• Familiarity with engineering software packages is a plus.
• Strong understanding and hands-on use of computers for structural layout.

Responsibilities

• Apply structural engineering techniques in bridge designs.
• Conduct field inspections for railway or highway structures.
• Prepare and review technical reports and cost estimates.

Skills

Structural engineering principles

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Undergraduate degree in engineering

P. Eng. or EIT

Tools

AutoCAD

MathCAD

LEAP Bridge Enterprise

Job description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

In the role of Bridge EIT, we'll count on you to:

• Apply structural engineering and detailing techniques in the development of bridge designs
• Work on projects that typically include bridge (steel plate girder, prestress concrete, segmental and cable) box culvert, and interchange design for highway and railway projects
• Periodically conduct field inspections for different types of railway or highway structures
• Select standard bridge engineering/design procedures, develop structural details using specialized structural design and analysis software and perform structural load calculations; and assist with geometric layout, specifications and quantity development
• Review, assign work and/or check design calculations, estimates, and specifications produced by junior engineers and EITs
• Prepare and review technical reports, tender documents and cost estimates
• Coordinate work with other disciplines including road, geotechnical, drainage and environmental planning
• Carry out Construction Contract Administration Duties
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in bridge design or construction experience, including MTO/Municipal and Railway structures or completed related structural engineering courses as part of the undergraduate degree program
• P. Eng. or in the process to obtain P.Eng., EIT is required
• Familiarity with engineering software packages such as: LEAP Bridge Enterprise, LPile, Midas Civil, SAP2000, or LUSAS would be a plus

Required Qualifications

• MS Office, MathCAD and AutoCAD, LARSA and Prestress Concrete Design experience
• Knowledge of and some familiarity with Bluebeam Revu and engineering software packages such as: LEAP Bridge Enterprise, FB-MultiPier, LPile, AASHTOWare BrR, midas Civil, MDX, SAP2000, CSiBridge, RM Bridge, spColumn, STLBridgeLRFD, or STLBridge
• Knowledge of Bently OpenBridge Designer and OpenBridge Modeler and/or Autodesk Infraworks and Civil3d
• Strong understanding and hands-on use of computers for structural layout and design
• Good communication skills and willing to work in a team environment
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other\'s life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

At HDR, the health and safety of our employees is of the utmost importance. In accordance with local safety, health, and environmental legislation, HDR is committed to developing, maintaining, and enforcing proactive safe work policies, procedures, and standards.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and other applicable legislation, we are committed to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities. Candidates with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process by contacting our Human Resources team.

HDR is a certified Living Wage Employer in Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta.

Primary Location: Canada-Ontario-Richmond Hill

Other Locations: Canada-Burlington

Industry: Bridges

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass : Bridges and Structures

Job Posting: Jul 18, 2025

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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