Engineering Manager – Structural Engineering, Bridges

Remote People Ltd.; London; Remote; CAD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Comprehensive benefits

Company pension

Job summary

Remote People Ltd. is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead Canada's Structural Engineering team, focusing on bridge and infrastructure projects. You will mentor engineers, set technical standards, and collaborate with executives to deliver complex solutions across Canada.

The role requires a P.Eng. designation or eligibility in Ontario, 8+ years of structural experience, and a proven leadership track record. Teams include engineers, EITs, and designers in a hands-on leadership environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• P.Eng. designation or eligibility for Ontario registration.
• 8+ years of structural engineering experience.
• Experience leading engineers and technical teams.
• Strong background in structural steel and infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, coach, and develop a team of Structural Engineers, EITs, and Designers.
• Establish engineering standards, best practices, and quality processes.
• Build a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing engineering culture.
• Support recruitment, succession planning, and professional development.
• Act as Engineer-of-Record with technical oversight of deliverables.
• Review designs, calculations, drawings, and specifications.
• Ensure compliance with Canadian design standards and codes.
• Provide guidance on complex structural and bridge projects.
• Collaborate with Sales, Operations, Manufacturing, and Project Management.
• Support planning, value engineering, estimating, and constructability reviews.
• Assist customers, consultants, contractors with technical solutions.
• Improve engineering workflows, efficiency, and execution.
• Lead process improvements and standardization initiatives.
• Evaluate new technologies and design methodologies.
• Monitor engineering KPIs and suggest improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

People leadership

Strategic thinking

Team building

Project management

Education

Bachelor's in Civil/Structural Engineering

P.Eng. designation or eligibility (Ontario)

Tools

RISA 3D

Midas Civil

IDEA StatiCa

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

London, ON Area (On-Site)
Full-Time | Permanent
$140,000 – $150,000 + Bonus + Benefits + Pension

Lead the Engineering Team. Shape Canada's Infrastructure.

We're partnering confidentially with a respected Canadian infrastructure manufacturer seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead its Structural Engineering team.

This is a unique opportunity for a licensed Professional Engineer who enjoys balancing technical excellence with people leadership. You'll serve as the engineering leader, mentor and develop engineers and designers, establish technical standards, and work closely with executive leadership to deliver complex steel bridge and structural infrastructure projects across Canada.

If you're currently leading structural engineering teams within a consulting environment and looking for greater ownership, influence, and long-term career growth, we'd like to hear from you.

Why Join?

• Lead the engineering function for a growing Canadian infrastructure organization

• Report directly to executive leadership with significant influence on technical direction

• Mentor and develop engineers, EITs, and designers

• High-impact leadership role combining engineering, innovation, and business collaboration

• Competitive compensation, bonus potential, comprehensive benefits, and company pension

• Stable organization with long-term growth opportunities

What You'll Be Doing

Engineering Leadership

• Lead, mentor, coach, and develop a team of Structural Engineers, EITs, and Designers

• Establish engineering standards, best practices, and quality processes

• Build a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing engineering culture

• Support recruitment, succession planning, and professional development

Technical Leadership

• Act as Engineer-of-Record and provide technical oversight for structural engineering deliverables

• Review engineering designs, calculations, drawings, and specifications

• Ensure compliance with Canadian engineering standards and applicable design codes

• Provide technical guidance on complex structural and bridge projects

Project & Business Support

• Collaborate with Sales, Operations, Manufacturing, and Project Management teams

• Support project planning, value engineering, estimating, and constructability reviews

• Assist customers, consultants, contractors, and project stakeholders with technical solutions

• Improve engineering workflows, efficiency, and project execution

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

• Lead engineering process improvements and standardization initiatives

• Evaluate new technologies, structural systems, and design methodologies

• Support product development and engineering innovation

• Monitor engineering KPIs and recommend operational improvements

What We're Looking For

Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering

• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or eligibility for registration in Ontario

• 8+ years of Structural Engineering experience

• Previous leadership experience managing or mentoring engineers and technical teams

• Strong structural steel and infrastructure engineering background

• Excellent understanding of Canadian design standards and engineering best practices

• Strong communication, leadership, and client relationship skills

Preferred

• Bridge engineering experience

• Consulting engineering background

• Engineer-of-Record experience

• Experience reviewing and sealing engineering documents

• Experience with RISA 3D, Midas Civil, IDEA StatiCa, AutoCAD, or SolidWorks

• Experience collaborating with manufacturing or fabrication teams

Ideal Backgrounds

We're particularly interested in candidates from:

• Structural Engineering Consulting

• Bridge Engineering

• Heavy Civil Infrastructure

• Structural Steel

• Transportation Infrastructure

• Industrial Structures

• Engineering Consulting Firms

• Steel Fabrication

• Design-Build Organizations

Who Will Thrive Here?

You’ll succeed if you:

• Enjoy leading and developing engineering teams

• Balance technical excellence with practical business decision-making

• Thrive in collaborative environments with direct access to leadership

• Want to influence engineering strategy, innovation, and organization growth

• Are looking to transition from consulting into a role with greater ownership and long‑term impact