Bridge Engineer

J.L. Richards & Associates Limited; Guelph; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Ontario is seeking a talented Bridge Engineer to design and manage bridge projects. The ideal candidate will have at least five years' experience in structural design, collaborative skills, and the ability to work across various projects. This role offers competitive salaries, benefits including health coverage and ownership opportunities, and the chance to be part of a mentoring-focused, innovative team.

Benefits

Share ownership opportunities

Merit and profit bonus programs

Immediate health and dental coverage

RRSP / DPSP matching

Parental leave top-up

Fun Funds for social events

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience with relevant structural standards and guidelines.
• Experience in leading structural design projects.
• Knowledge of environmental studies and community engagement is valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead the structural design of bridge projects.
• Mentor team members and develop proposals.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team on various projects.

Skills

Structural design

Proposal development

Design software expertise

Team collaboration

Travel flexibility

Job description

Overview

We’ve opened a role in our Ottawa office for a talented, entrepreneurial Bridge Engineer to work alongside exceptional people in JLR’s Structural group.

Your Role as a Bridge Engineer

Let’s discuss how your skills, experience, goals, and passions can find a home at JLR. As a Bridge Engineer, your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the structural design of bridge projects, including replacements, condition assessments of existing bridges, culverts, and retaining walls, and developing rehabilitation plans to extend infrastructure lifespan.
• Growing an emerging market at JLR by leading proposal development, mentoring team members, and contributing to business planning.
• Analyzing and designing structural systems using design software, including seismic criteria and formal design packages.
• Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of engineers, technologists, and support staff to carry out studies, develop designs, and support construction phases.
• Traveling between JLR offices and project sites across Ontario to meet project needs.

We are passionate about the communities we serve, especially in northern Ontario, the National Capital, Kingston, southwestern Ontario, and the Great Lakes region. We foster a friendly, innovative, and collaborative environment with opportunities for flexible career paths and engaging projects.

Benefits and Opportunities

• Share ownership opportunities at all levels
• Merit and profit bonus programs
• Competitive salaries reviewed annually
• Work-life balance and employee wellness are priorities, with benefits including:
• Immediate health and dental coverage
• RRSP / DPSP matching
• Parental leave top-up
• Fun Funds for social events

About JLR and Our Culture

JLR is a creative, tight-knit, and mentorship-focused community with unique opportunities for driven people with tenacity and spirit. Our organization is made up of diverse employee owners with specialized expertise across disciplines. Joining JLR means becoming part of a dynamic group of architecture, engineering, and planning professionals and support staff. You’ll have opportunities to establish new clients and partner with existing ones to develop insightful solutions and see projects through from inception to completion.

If you’re innovative, collaborative, thrive on new challenges, and are eager to advance your career, JLR is the right environment for you.

Qualifications and Experience

• At least five years of experience with CHBDC, MTO documents, OSIM, Structural Manual, OPSS, OPSD, Roadside Design Manual, roadway design, hydraulic review, environmental studies, and MCEA process.

We value community engagement and social responsibility. Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to [e-mail]. We welcome applications from people with disabilities and provide accommodations upon request. Locations include Ottawa, Kingston, Sudbury, Timmins, North Bay, Guelph, and London. J-18808-Ljbffr