Senior Engineer, Bridges

Environment, Conservation and Parks | Environnement, Protection de la nature et Parcs; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Professional Engineers, Government of Ontario seeks a licensed Professional Engineer to lead bridge design, rehabilitation projects and structural assessments across Ontario. The role involves preparing contract documents, schedules, estimates, and providing guidance on standards and procurement.

Travel to remote areas is required to support asset management and policy development. The candidate will contribute to safety analyses, high-level project management, and collaboration with internal

Qualifications

• Knowledge of structural engineering principles for bridges and rehabilitation.
• Familiarity with highway design, soils, hydrology, construction practices.
• Knowledge of bridge-related codes, standards, manuals and procurement methods.

Responsibilities

• Design new structures and rehabilitations with contract documents and estimates.
• Conduct structural assessments and ensure safety and adequacy of structures.
• Monitor performance of trial projects and improve structural practices.

Skills

structural engineering principles

bridge design

inspection

evaluation

project management

communication skills

Education

Professional Engineer (PEO) licensed

Tools

Bridge design software

Structural analysis software

Job description

Apply By: Thursday, October 15, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

Standards and Contracts Branch, Structures Office, Bridge Design and Standards

City:

Kingston, London, North Bay, St Catharines, Thunder Bay, Toronto

Are you looking for a new challenge? Would you like to apply your knowledge of civil engineering in a new way? Then consider these opportunities to lead and create while contributing to the safety of Ontario's transportation system in the Standards and Contracts Branch - Structures Office.

About the job

• Design new structures and rehabilitations, including preparing contract documents, schedules and estimates.
• Conduct structural assessments and related analysis of existing structures to ensure safety and adequacy of structures.
• Monitor the effectiveness and performance of trial projects and provide input into improvements of structural practices/methods.
• Support asset management through data analysis, research, rehabilitation planning, and system development.
• Provide interpretation of structural codes/standards and guidance to colleagues and external partners.
• Perform audit inspections of bridges.
• Provide project management services related to structural-related projects.
• Participate in policy development and technical committees.
• Review and update policies, procedures, specifications, codes, manuals and systems.

NOTE: You will be required to travel to remote areas not accessible by public transit.

Mandatory requirements

• You are a Professional Engineer, licensed with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO).
• You possess a valid 'G' driver's license or equivalent as recognized by the province of Ontario.

Technical Knowledge

You:

• have knowledge of structural engineering principles, including bridge design, rehabilitation, inspection, and evaluation.
• have familiarity with related disciplines such as highway design, soils and foundations, hydrology, and construction practices.
• have knowledge of codes, standards, specifications policies, manuals and practices related to bridge design, standards, rehabilitation, inspection, evaluation and construction.
• have knowledge and experience with structural analysis and design systems and software related to bridges.
• have experience with project management, risk assessment, and change management methodologies.
• have an understanding of procurement processes.
• have strong communication skills for collaboration, reporting, and committee participation.

Communication and Consultation Skills

You can:

• provide advice, deliver presentations, work effectively with ministry staff and outside agencies.
• participate in various internal and external committees.
• prepare written manuals, specifications, standard drawings, reports, briefing materials and other documentation.
• consult and negotiate to assist in the development of policies, standards and specifications

Research and Analytical Skills

You can:

• carry out the design, rehabilitation, construction, evaluation and inspection of structures.
• develop new policies, standards, procedures, manuals, tools and models.

Project Management Skills

You have:

• project management, planning and organizational skills to assist in the delivery of structural-related projects
• the ability to carry out various projects or assignments simultaneously

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

• diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• accessibility
• Anti-Racism Policy

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Professional Engineers, Government of Ontario

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