Bridge Structural Engineer

StructureCraft; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Canada is seeking a skilled Bridge Engineer to join their team in Abbotsford. In this role, you will execute structural analysis and design for pedestrian bridges while contributing to innovative engineering methods. The ideal candidate has 3–7+ years of experience in bridge engineering and is passionate about advanced structural systems. This position offers impressive benefits and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

3 weeks vacation

Extended medical and life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee and family assistance program

Matching RRSP program after 2 years

Qualifications

• 3–7+ years experience in bridge structural engineering.
• Experience with mid-span bridges through design and construction.
• Strong grasp of structural engineering first principles.

Responsibilities

• Execute structural analysis, design, and detailing for pedestrian bridge projects.
• Support development of bridge engineering standards.
• Assist with early-stage engineering concepts and feasibility studies.

Skills

Bridge structural engineering

Structural analysis and design

Knowledge of CSA S6 and AASHTO

Mentoring skills

Education

PEng in Canada and/or PE licensure

Job description

StructureCraft is a world leader in timber and hybrid structural solutions — engineering and building extraordinary structures across North America and beyond. As we continue to expand our bridge portfolio — we are seeking an exceptional Bridge Engineer to join our team and help us deliver innovative, efficient, and beautiful pedestrian bridges in timber, steel and other materials.

About the role

As a Bridge Engineer at StructureCraft, you will work alongside our Chief Engineer and engineer-build teams on the engineering, detailing, and delivery of footbridges across North America. You will contribute to advancing bridge engineering methods, help develop bridge-specific best practices and workflows, and play an active role in making these bridges efficient, constructible, and elegant.

This role is ideal for a structural engineer who is technically rigorous, values buildability, is passionate about timber, hybrid and advanced structural systems, and wants to work on highly unique projects that push boundaries while staying grounded in first-principles engineering.

What you'll do

• Execute structural analysis, design, and detailing for pedestrian bridge projects
• Support development of bridge engineering standards, and design tools
• Assist BD and estimating efforts with early-stage engineering concepts and feasibility studies in different forms and materials.
• Coordinate with project management, drafting, fabrication, and construction teams to ensure clarity and seamless delivery
• Support R&D initiatives to advance bridge systems, connections, and performance
• Mentor junior team members as skills and experience grow

About You

• 3–7+ years experience in bridge structural engineering, having seen at least several new mid-span bridges through design and construction.
• Have (or are progressing toward) PEng in Canada and/or PE licensure in US jurisdictions
• Strong grasp of structural engineering first principles as well as modelling.
• Significant knowledge and experience with CSA S6 and / or AASHTO or other leading bridge codes
• Curious, collaborative, self‑directed and excited to grow into a technical specialty area
• Passionate about understanding materials, craft, optimization, and elegant structures

Why StructureCraft?

• Work on some of the most innovative structures in the world
• Join a deeply collaborative, curious, and technically rigorous engineering culture
• Direct connection from engineering to actual fabrication + construction
• Opportunity to learn from recognized leaders in timber / hybrid bridge design
• Career progression pathway into senior specialty engineer and sealing responsibility roles

Location: Abbotsford, BC (StructureCraft HQ)

Benefits: We offer a benefits package that includes 3 weeks vacation, extended medical, life insurance, disability insurance, employee and family assistance program, and a matching RRSP program after 2 years employment.

The pay range for this role is:

100,000 - 140,000 CAD per year (Abbotsford Head Office)