Bridge Engineer

Recruitment By Design; Peterborough; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A multidisciplinary consulting firm in Peterborough is seeking a Project Engineer for their Structural (Bridge) Department. This permanent, full-time hybrid position involves overseeing projects from inception to completion, providing engineering services, and ensuring adherence to standards and client requirements. The role requires strong knowledge in structural engineering, particularly bridge projects, along with effective communication and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

RRSP matching

Performance-based bonuses

Competitive benefits package

Vacation package

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Professional Engineer in Ontario or in progress.
• Minimum three years in structural engineering for municipal infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated experience with detailed structural designs for bridges.

Responsibilities

• Involvement in preliminary and detail design for various projects.
• Prepare project estimates, budgets, and execution plans.
• Liaise with clients and manage project resources effectively.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering focused on Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroStation

SAP2000

MIDAS Civil

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client, a multidisciplinary consulting firm based in Peterborough, offering engineering, land use planning and environmental services to public and private sector clients, is seeking a Project Engineer to join their Structural (Bridge) Department. This is a permanent, full-time, hybrid position, paying roughly 80-120k, plus RRSP matching, performance-based bonuses, and a competitive benefits and vacation package.

Reporting to the Structural (Bridge) Department Manager, you will be responsible for projects from inception to completion and provide engineering services supporting various projects. Including preliminary project planning, design, and approval of assigned projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Involvement in preliminary and detail design.

• Identify and solve complex engineering design issues in order to satisfy clients’ needs while adhering to applicable policies, practices, and procedures.

• Complete preliminary and detailed design calculations in order to support engineering recommendations.

• Prepare project estimates, budget, schedules, and execution plans.

• Undertake technical and feasibility studies including site investigations.

• Prepare technical reports.

• Liaise with internal and external clients, including staff, clients, agencies, and sub-consultants.

• Preparation of technical specifications and contract documents.

• Manage budgets and project resources, monitoring progress against budget and forecasted schedule.

• Ensure accurate and timely reporting standards are maintained throughout each project.

• Review the work of junior design staff and complete quality control review for internal technical submissions.

• Stamp and sign engineering drawings and reports under their responsibility (where applicable).

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with a focus on Structural (Bridge) Engineering.

• Licensed as a Professional Engineer in the Province of Ontario or close to obtaining licensure.

• Minimum three years of experience in structural engineering for municipal/provincial infrastructure projects,

• Demonstrated experience preparing detailed structural designs for bridges, culverts, retaining walls

• Strong practical knowledge of the Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code (CSAS6), and the MTO Structural Rehabilitation Manual, and other relevant design policies, standards, and specifications.

• Demonstrated experience working on highway, railway, or pedestrian bridge projects

• Exposure to projects involving rehabilitation and new bridge construction

• Demonstrated experience reviewing drawings for compliance with codes, standards, and client requirements

• Demonstrated experience with detail design and tender document preparation

• Understanding of project management practices and principles is an asset.

• Demonstrated experience delivering bridge engineering projects with the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO) and/or Municipalities.

• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office suite of tools including, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Project.

• Demonstrated experience with CAD software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation).

• Demonstrated experience performing structural calculations and analysis using structural analysis software (SAP2000, MIDAS Civil).

• Strong knowledge of the appropriate use of structural systems, materials, and technologies.

• Strong communication skills.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

To apply, please email your resume to Claire Stone at [e-mail]