Lead Engineer, Bridges

Fonction publique de l'Ontario; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ontario Public Service is seeking a highly skilled structural engineer to contribute to the design, inspection, rehabilitation and construction of bridges and transportation structures across Ontario. You will develop engineering standards, assess materials, and prepare technical documentation.

In this role you will participate in committees, support policy development and travel to various regions to support projects, ensuring safe and durable infrastructure for communities across the province.

Qualifications

• You must be licensed with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) or have accreditation and will obtain PEO license as a condition of accepting this position.
• You possess a valid driver's license or equivalent, as recognized by Ontario.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on design, inspection, repair, and construction of bridges, culverts and transportation structures.
• Support research and development of better engineering standards, materials and methods.
• Develop and update policies, procedures, manuals and systems for structural projects.
• Set criteria for approving materials and products used in ministry projects.
• Prepare technical documents and drawings for structural work using reports and manuals to propose best solutions.
• Participate in internal and external committees to share knowledge and foster collaboration.

Skills

Bridge design

Structural analysis

Communication

Policy development

Project management

Team collaboration

Education

Professional Engineer (PEO) licensed in Ontario or accreditation in a Canadian province

Tools

Bridge design software

Job description

Transportation Infrastructure Management Division, Standards and Contracts Branch

City: Kingston, London, North Bay, Ottawa, St Catharines, Thunder Bay, Toronto

Are you a structural engineering expert with a passion for innovation and public service?

If so, consider these opportunities with the Bridge Management and Rehabilitation Section to shape the design, inspection, and construction of bridges, culverts, and transportation structures across the province. From setting engineering standards to driving research and policy development, your work will leave a lasting impact on Ontario's roads and communities.

About the job

• provide expert advice on the design, inspection, repair, and construction of bridges, culverts, and other transportation structures
• support research and development of better engineering standards, materials, and methods
• develop and update policies, procedures, manuals, and systems for structural projects
• set criteria for approving materials and products used in ministry projects
• participate in internal and external committees to share knowledge and support collaboration
• prepare technical documents and drawings for structural work, using reports and engineering manuals to recommend the best solutions

NOTE: You will be required to travel to remote areas not accessible by public transit.

Want to learn more about this opportunity?

Join us for an information session on Wednesday August 19, 2026 from 3:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. EST where you will have a chance to find out more about the job, the team and the Branch.

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What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

• You are licensed with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) or You currently have accreditation as a Professional Engineer in a Canadian Province or Territory, and you will obtain a Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO) license as a condition of accepting this position.
• You possess a valid driver's license or equivalent, as recognized by the province of Ontario.

Bridge design and engineering

• know theories, principles and practices of civil engineering with emphasis on bridge standards, design, rehabilitation, construction, evaluation and inspection
• have practical experience in the design, rehabilitation, construction, evaluation and inspection of both simple and medium complexity bridges
• have knowledge of codes, standards, specifications policies, Manuals and practices related to bridge design, standards, rehabilitation, inspection, evaluation and construction
• have knowledge of structural analysis and design systems and software related to bridges

Communication, consultation and negotiation skills

• provide advice, deliver presentations, work effectively with ministry staff and outside agencies
• participate in various internal and external committees
• prepare written manuals, specifications, standard drawings, reports, briefing materials and other documentation

Research, analytical and problem solving skills

• carry out the design, rehabilitation, construction, evaluation and inspection of structures
• develop new policies, standards, procedures, manuals, tools and models

Project management and organizational skills

• organizational and planning skills to carry out various projects or assignments simultaneously
• project management skills for the delivery of structural-related projects

Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

• diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• accessibility
• Anti-Racism Policy

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