Project Engineer - Structural (Bridges)

Dmwills; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Peterborough, Ontario, is seeking a Project Engineer specializing in Structural (Bridge) Engineering. This role involves overseeing projects from inception to completion, conducting design work, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will bring at least three years of experience and a strong educational background in civil engineering, specifically focused on bridge design and management.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Comprehensive benefits

Merit-based bonuses

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of experience in structural engineering.
• Experienced with CAD software and structural analysis software.
• Strong practical knowledge of the Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code.

Responsibilities

• Involved in preliminary and detailed design of bridge projects.
• Manage project estimates, budgets, and schedules.
• Prepare technical reports and specifications.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Licensed as a Professional Engineer in Ontario

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Microsoft Project

Job description

D.M. Wills Associates Limited, located in Peterborough Ontario, is in search of a Project Engineer to join our Structural (Bridge) Department. The ideal candidate will have a background in bridge engineering.

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.
• Preparation of technical specifications and contract documents.
• 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.
• 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
• Demonstrated experience with detail design and tender document preparation.
• Strong practical knowledge of the Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code (CSA S6), 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.
• 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 analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Work Culture

At Wills, our partnerships with our team members, clients and community are rooted in respect and are fostered through a work environment that is committed to supporting, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion that respects people’s dignity, ideas and beliefs.

We value smart work and promote work-life balance for employees through our flexible work options. We also provide a social and professional work environment that supports personal and professional goals for all team members. We are socially conscious and strive to make in difference in the communities where we live and work.

Why this Job Matters

The work we do has a direct impact on the safety of our friends, families and the people of Ontario everyday. This is a responsibility that we take very seriously. Daily activities and decisions by our various teams have a direct impact on the people that use the infrastructure we assess/design, both locally and provincially, making it important to have top talent.

What You Will Gain

As a Structural (Bridge) Project Engineer, you will have the opportunity to apply the engineering skills developed to date, as well as advance your knowledge of engineering theory, practical applications, and societal implications of our engineering work. Depending on your interests and motivation, this job can provide an opportunity for a broad-based experience.

At Wills, we form partnerships with our staff, our clients and the public to create engineering solutions that work for today’s complex problems.

Wills offers a competitive compensation package with comprehensive benefits and merit-based bonuses for performance and tenure.

If you are a goal oriented, highly motivated individual who is looking to join a successful team, Wills is interested in speaking with you.

We sincerely thank all candidates for their interest, however, please note that only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.

If selected for an interview, please advise us if you require accommodation.