Senior Construction Engineer, Structural

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Construction Engineer in Toronto to oversee construction of segmental bridges for the Ontario Line Project. Candidates should have strong leadership skills and at least 10 years of experience in construction management. This role requires a bachelor's degree in engineering and a professional engineering license. Competitive compensation and a commitment to employee wellness are offered.

Benefits

Employee wellness programs

Inclusive workplace environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience on large bridge construction projects.
• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant Laws and Regulations.
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board.

Responsibilities

• Attend the project site full-time during construction.
• Review and verify construction works conform to contract documents.
• Mentor and oversee training of junior staff.

Skills

Advanced bridge construction methods

Interpreting construction practices

Problem-solving

Strong people skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

Job description

Overview

Senior Construction Engineer, Structural - (186967)

HDR is seeking a Senior Construction Engineer to join our Transportation – Construction Services group to work on the Ontario Line Project. Reporting to the Project Manager/Construction Manager, you will help deliver two segmental bridges for the Don Valley Crossing project as part of Ontario Line. HDR is the Technical Advisor for the Ontario Line Program responsible to help deliver one of the largest ever urban transit light-rail infrastructure projects in Toronto.

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

Responsibilities

• Attend the project site, full-time, during construction to review progress and verify that construction works conform to contract documents, specifications, and drawings.
• Liaise with contractors and client representatives.
• Attend and lead internal and external meetings, as necessary.
• Review and confirm contractor-submitted shop drawings are in conformance with contract documents.
• Coordinate quality assurance reviews with the structural engineering team and other Subject Matter Experts.
• Prepare status reports, observation checklists, daily and weekly reports, and other quality documentation.
• Collaboratively work with a team of construction professionals, engineers, and technologists to complete daily field observations and document system assurance items.
• Mentor and oversee training of junior staff, as necessary.
• Promote and oversee implementation of health and safety regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years of experience on large bridge construction projects, preferably with advanced bridge construction methods involving post-tensioning and segmental bridge construction.
• Knowledge and skill in interpreting and applying transportation construction practices; procedures and quality assurance techniques.
• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant Laws and Regulations (Environmental, Health and Safety, etc.) and their application in construction contracts.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and schedule work.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems.
• Strong people skills and the ability to interact with the owner, design project manager, contractor project manager and/or superintendent, and members of the public.
• Comfort and physical ability to work on construction sites at large heights.
• Valid G Driver’s License and ability to drive to site(s) with own vehicle.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or closely related field.
• 10 years related experience in various aspects of construction including estimating, bidding, preparing purchase orders and subcontracts, scheduling, and field engineering.
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered (e.g., PE or P.Eng).
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); Bluebeam, estimating & scheduling software, and web-based document collaboration software.
• Experience developing and managing construction engineering and inspection programs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

What We Believe HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day.

Our Commitment As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

At HDR, the health and safety of our employees is of the utmost importance. HDR is committed to developing, maintaining, and enforcing proactive safe work policies, procedures, and standards in accordance with local safety, health, and environmental legislation.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and other applicable legislation, we are committed to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities. Candidates with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process by contacting our Human Resources team.

HDR is a certified Living Wage Employer in Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta.

Primary Location: Ontario

Industry: Transit

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Job Posting: Aug 26, 2025

We are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.