Senior Bridge Engineer — Lead Complex Canadian Projects

WSP Global Inc.; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 123,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top 100 Employer Canada 2026

Global network

Flexible work

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Job summary

WSP is seeking a Senior Engineer for the Ontario Bridge Team, based in Ottawa or Kingston, to lead complex bridge projects for federal, provincial and municipal clients in Canada.

You will oversee preliminary and detailed design, perform structural analysis, coordinate teams, and provide technical guidance across the firm, while contributing to proposals and ensuring QA/QC during construction. Fluency in French is an asset.

Qualifications

• University degree in Civil Engineering.
• Professional Engineer licenced with PEO.
• Master’s degree in Structural Engineering is considered an asset.
• Ability to work and converse in French is considered an asset.
• Superior technical understanding, design abilities, and up-to-date knowledge of current bridge technologies.
• Proficiency in structural analysis software used in bridge design and assessment.
• Knowledge of current Canadian design codes and standards is essential.
• Experience with inspection, assessment and rehabilitation of existing structures.
• Experienced in report and proposal writing.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preliminary and detailed design of complex bridges, culverts, retaining walls and other civil structures for all levels of government.
• Perform and coordinate structural analysis and design.
• Manage bridge engineering projects, coordinate design teams, and support project management and technical teams across WSP.
• Prepare engineering drawings, specifications and reports.
• Provide QA/QC and peer-review services for designs and drawings.
• Review shop drawings and provide engineering support during construction.
• Contribute to proposal development and technical write-ups.
• Provide technical guidance and direction to intermediate and junior engineers, support staff, contractors, and/or vendors.
• Demonstrate sound written, verbal, interpersonal, analytical and application skills.
• Work well under pressure to meet project deadlines.

Skills

Bridge design

Structural analysis

Project leadership

Canadian codes

PEO licensed

French language

Education

University degree in Civil Engineering

Master’s degree asset

Tools

Structural analysis software

Job description

WSP is seeking a Senior Engineer for the Ontario Bridge Team, based in Ottawa or Kingston, to lead complex bridge projects for federal, provincial and municipal clients in Canada.

You will oversee preliminary and detailed design, perform structural analysis, coordinate teams, and provide technical guidance across the firm, while contributing to proposals and ensuring QA/QC during construction. Fluency in French is an asset.