Senior Bridge Engineer

Arup; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Arup seeks a Senior Bridge Engineer to join its Toronto team, working on major railway infrastructure projects. The role involves design, oversight, and project management of bridge structures, and requires significant engineering expertise and experience in similar infrastructure projects. This position offers a hybrid working environment and a competitive salary.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits program

Flexible working arrangements

Global Profit Share Plan

Qualifications

• 8 years or more of experience in infrastructure / bridge projects.
• Detailed knowledge of CSA S6, AREMA and Metrolinx Guidelines.
• Experience designing rail bridges and civil structures.

Responsibilities

• Develop designs for bridges, culverts, and retaining walls.
• Oversee calculations and designs performed by engineers.
• Manage projects and ensure timely delivery to high standards.

Skills

Ability to perform analysis and design of complex bridges

Communication skills

Proficiency with structural design software

Education

Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Civil / Structural Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer in Ontario (P. Eng.)

Tools

MIDAS

Rhino

Grasshopper

Job description

Arup’s purpose, shared values, and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

The Bridges and Civil Offshore Structures (BCOS) team undertakes exciting and challenging engineering mandates for major bridge and transit projects throughout Canada! Our projects include being the Technical Advisor role to Metrolinx for the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension and for the GO Rail Expansion - On Corridor Works (OnCorr), the design of the Keating Channel footbridge for Waterfront Toronto, the Technical Advisor role to Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) for the replacement of the iconic Alexandra Bridge in Ottawa and the Technical Advisor to the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility (MTMD) for the replacement of the 2km Ile d'Orléans Bridge with a 430m cable stay span near Quebec City.

The Senior Bridge Engineer will work out of our Toronto Office in a hybrid working environment. They will join our team engaged in the planning, design, procurement, and construction phases of the 9.2km long Eglinton Crosstown West Extension (ECWE) light rail. The ECWE project includes underground and elevated stations, tunnels, 1.4km of elevated guideway and other civil engineering structures! We require a senior resource with experience in railway, highway and pedestrian bridge design to support our Client Metrolinx in various contracts at different stages of the project.

The opportunity

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.

You will have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

• Develop concept, preliminary and detailed design of bridges, culverts, retaining walls and other civil structures, predominantly railway structures.
• Oversee and review calculations and designs performed by engineers and EITs.
• Conduct quality control activities for independent review and checking of structural designs.
• Coordinate with and direct CAD production activities for drawing production.
• Lead a team in the preparation of construction specifications and tender documentation
• Manage smaller projects and clients to ensure projects are delivered on time and budget and to high quality standards.
• Attend meetings with client to present work, review design issues and oversee overall project coordination.
• Contribute to the proposal preparation effort for bridge design projects as needed.

Is this role right for you?

• Bachelor’s or Master's degree or equivalent experience in Civil / Structural Engineering
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer in Ontario (P. Eng.).
• 8 years or more of experience with prior work experience in infrastructure / bridge projects, preferably in Ontario.
• Detailed knowledge and design experience using applicable codes and standards, notably CSA S6, AREMA and Metrolinx Guidelines.
• Experience with the design of sophisticated rail bridges and civil structures, rehabilitation of existing structures, and understanding of rail bridge engineering practice and current technologies.
• Ability to perform analysis and design of complex bridges
• Ability to prepare comprehensive engineering reports, condition assessment reports, predesign reports, design briefing reports, presentations, technical proposals and specifications.
• Ability to communicate successfully (verbally, written, and in executive presentations) with internal and external clients and collaborators, and build well-developed teams and positive relationships.
• Proficiency with structural design and analysis software with bridge engineering applications; working experience with MIDAS and other similar software.
• Experience in parametric modelling using Rhino and Grasshopper would be an asset.

Please note that all applicants must apply directly via the job portal.If this role is not quite what you are looking for but you are interested in other opportunities for a future with purpose, please sign up to ourTalent Communitywhere you will be kept up to date with roles suitable for you to shape a better world.

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Benefits at Work - At Arup, we have a comprehensive and valuable benefits program that works for our employees and their families. These are 100% paid for by Arup except for optional life insurance. These benefits provide health and welfare security for you as well as paid time off for rest and renewal. Our Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually) provides an opportunity for you to share in the success of the Firm. As a valued employee of Arup, you can also choose to participate in our GRRSP 5% company match to help you save for your future.

Flexible Working - We believe that flexible arrangements create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people. Options for alternative schedules and the ability to work outside of the office for a portion of your workweek are available.

Toronto Hiring Range – The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in Toronto is $110,000 to $120,000 per year. This range is commensurate with experience, educational background, and skill level. Benefits are not included in the base salary. Please note hiring ranges for candidates performing work outside of Toronto will differ.

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Senior Bridge Engineer • Toronto, Ontario, Canada