Bridge Engineer

Recruitment By Design; Victoria; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Extended health benefits

Professional development support

Positive work environment

Job summary

Recruitment By Design is representing a well-established multidisciplinary engineering firm in British Columbia seeking an Intermediate Structural Engineer with 5–10 years of experience in bridge and/or marine structures. The role combines design, field involvement and project engineering, with mentorship and growing ownership of projects.

The candidate will engage with clients and contractors, perform field reviews, and contribute to a diverse portfolio across civil, structural, and

Qualifications

• Registered as a Professional Engineer with EGBC, or eligible for registration.
• 5–10 years of professional engineering experience in structural design.
• Strong experience with steel, concrete and timber structures.
• Background in bridge and/or marine structural engineering preferred.
• Experience with construction projects and site-based engineering.
• Ability to work directly with clients and contractors.
• Familiarity with British Columbia codes and regulatory requirements.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced consulting environment with multiple priorities.
• Willingness to travel to project sites across British Columbia.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural assessment and condition reporting for existing infrastructure.
• Create structural designs for new construction and rehabilitation projects.
• Work with steel, concrete, and timber elements; include field reviews and site inspections.
• Provide project engineering, coordination and design management.
• Collaborate with clients, contractors and project stakeholders.
• Participate in reviews to ensure conformance with contract and design documents.

Skills

Professional Engineer (EGBC)

Bridge design

Marine structures

Structural design

Field involvement

Client coordination

Project engineering

Education

P.Eng (BC) or eligible

Job description

Our client is a well-established multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm based in British Columbia, providing services across civil, structural, building envelope, marine, and transportation infrastructure. The firm works on a diverse portfolio of public and private sector projects throughout the province, with a strong presence on Vancouver Island.

The organization offers a collaborative, team-oriented environment with an emphasis on professional development, work-life balance, and opportunities for long-term career growth.

The Opportunity

Our client is seeking an Intermediate Structural Engineer with approximately 5-10 years of professional engineering experience in the bridge and/or marine structural engineering sector.

This role is well suited to an engineer with a strong technical foundation who enjoys a combination of structural design, field involvement, and project engineering. Experience with construction projects and working directly with clients and contractors would be an asset.

The successful candidate will work alongside experienced structural engineers, benefiting from mentorship while taking increasing ownership of projects and contributing to the continued growth of the practice.

Key Responsibilities

Projects will vary in size and complexity and may include:

• Structural assessment and condition reporting for existing infrastructure.
• Structural design for new construction and rehabilitation projects.
• Design involving steel, concrete, and timber structures.
• Field reviews, inspections, and construction-related site work.
• Supporting and mentoring junior members of the design team.
• Project engineering, coordination, and management of design activities.
• Working collaboratively with clients, contractors, and other project stakeholders.
• Participating in engineering reviews of construction work to confirm general conformity with contract and design documents.

Qualifications & Experience

• Registered as a Professional Engineer with EGBC, or eligible for registration.
• Approximately 5-10 years of relevant professional engineering experience.
• Strong experience designing structures using steel, concrete, and timber.
• Background in bridge and/or marine structural engineering is strongly preferred.
• Experience with construction projects and site-based engineering activities.
• Familiarity with applicable British Columbia codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced consulting environment and managing multiple priorities.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work directly with a variety of public and private sector clients.
• Willingness to expand technical capabilities and take on increasing responsibility.
• A valid Class 5 BC driver's licence and the ability to travel to project sites throughout British Columbia.
• Comfortable attending active construction sites as required.

What's Offered

This is an opportunity to join a growing consulting practice with a diverse project portfolio and a supportive team environment. The successful candidate will have opportunities to take on greater technical and project responsibilities, with potential for future leadership and ownership as the practice continues to expand.

A competitive compensation package, extended health benefits, professional development support, and a positive work environment are offered.