Senior Construction Engineer, Structural

HDR; Toronto; On-site; CAD 96,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Senior Construction Engineer to join their dynamic team in Toronto. This role involves overseeing the construction of significant infrastructure projects, including segmental bridges, and ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in bridge construction, excellent communication skills, and a passion for mentoring junior staff. This opportunity not only allows you to contribute to groundbreaking projects but also to be part of a collaborative culture that values diversity and innovation. If you're ready to make a difference in the community and beyond, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in large bridge construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction practices and regulations.
• Ability to mentor junior staff and oversee safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Review and validate construction works on-site.
• Liaise with contractors and prepare status reports.
• Mentor junior staff and ensure health and safety compliance.

Skills

Bridge Construction

Project Management

Quality Assurance

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

Estimating & Scheduling Software

Web-based Document Collaboration Software

Job description

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HDR is seeking a Senior Construction Engineer, Structural to join our Transportation – Construction Services group to work on the Ontario Line Project. Reporting to the Project Manager/Construction Manager, you will be helping to successfully deliver to completion of 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.

In the role of the Senior Construction Engineer, your primary responsibilities include:

• Attend the project site, full-time, during construction to review progress, and to verify and validate construction works are conforming to contract documents, specifications, and drawings.
• Implement established project verification procedures
• 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 to contract documents
• Coordinate quality assurance reviews with structural engineering team and with other Subject Matter Experts
• Prepare status reports, observation check lists, 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 and train junior staff, as necessary
• Promote and oversee implementation of health and safety regulations
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum 5 years of experience on large bridge construction projects, preferably with advanced bridge construction methods involving bridge 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.
• Must have 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.
• Be comfortable and be physically capable of working 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 Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license
• 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
• Must have 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. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

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.

Primary Location:

Canada-Ontario-Toronto

Industry:

Transit

Schedule:

Full-time

Employee Status:

Regular

BusinessClass:

Constr Eng Insp / Mntrng(CCC)

Job Posting:

Mar 31, 2025
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management, Consulting, and Engineering

• Industries

  Civil Engineering, Truck Transportation, and Construction

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