Senior Structural Engineer

Morrison Hershfield; Burlington; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading engineering firm as a project manager in Burlington, specializing in bridge engineering. You will oversee inspections, manage projects, and lead a team in delivering high-quality infrastructure solutions. This role demands strong leadership, technical expertise, and a commitment to safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Over 10 years of experience in leading biennial inspections.
• P. Eng. status with strong interest in bridge engineering.

Responsibilities

• Act as project manager and structural lead for engineering assignments.
• Lead inspections of bridges and transportation structures.
• Prepare and review technical reports and tender documents.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Team Leadership

Education

BASc in Civil Engineering

B.Eng. in Structural Engineering

Tools

SAP2000

CSiBridge

SFRAME

Job description

Grow with the best. Join a smart, creative, and inspired team that works to support innovation.

The Stantec community unites more than 28,000 employees working in over 400 locations across 6 continents.

Here at Morrison Hershfield, now Stantec, we are committed to providing flexible work arrangements to help employees manage their work, home, and community responsibilities. These arrangements offer various options for work schedules and locations, focusing on project delivery, clients, and staff.

Morrison Hershfield’s Horizontal Infrastructure (HI) Business Unit has contributed to some of Canada's most notable infrastructure projects. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality work that meets our clients' needs. Our team of Planners, Engineers, and Contract Administrators provides infrastructure solutions that promote economic growth and social prosperity.

Our group ensures a positive customer experience across Canada, from project inception through design development to construction completion. Comprising engineers, technicians, and support staff from diverse backgrounds, our national HI team is known for delivering excellent technical work and customer service, earning a strong reputation for successful multidisciplinary infrastructure projects in Canada.

Responsibilities :

• Act as project manager, structural lead, and designer for engineering assignments.
• Responsible for transportation structural inspection assignments and supervising engineer on biennial (OSIM) inspections.
• Attend site visits for pre-design data collection, construction, and post-construction reviews.
• Lead and conduct inspections of bridges, culverts, and transportation structures following the Ontario Structure Inspection Manual (OSIM), Ontario Health and Safety Act (OHSA), and other standards.
• Coordinate work with clients and other disciplines, including highway/road, electrical, drainage, and environmental planning.
• Analyze and evaluate design solutions for transportation structures such as bridges, culverts, retaining walls, and foundations.
• Provide guidance to project team members through verbal and written instructions.
• Oversee CAD team for drawing preparation and review deliverables before client submission.
• Prepare and review technical reports, tender documents, and cost estimates.
• Offer recommendations and costings for maintenance, repair, and rehabilitation of bridges, culverts, and retaining walls.
• Participate in tender evaluations and provide construction engineering services.
• Engage in business development activities, including client liaison and proposal writing.
• Attend and contribute to team progress meetings.
• Be available for flexible hours, including nights and weekends, and be prepared to travel as needed.
• Complete daily health and safety documentation.
• Regularly review transportation projects to ensure they stay within budget, schedule, and risk parameters.
• Manage projects according to schedules and budgets.

Qualifications :

• BASc or B.Eng. in civil/structural engineering with a strong interest and experience in bridge engineering.
• P. Eng. status with over 10 years of experience leading biennial inspections and large transportation projects.
• RAQS eligibility for bridge inspections.
• Attendance at the 2021 MTO Inspectors workshop.
• Experience as supervising engineer on OSIM inspections and fatigue inspections.
• Proven skills in proposal and report writing, and asset management.
• Experience in project management and analyzing, rehabilitating, and designing bridges and culverts.
• Interest in working both in-office and in-field environments, with physical capability for outdoor bridge inspections.
• Valid Ontario Driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
• Strong computer skills, including bridge inspection and asset management software (SAP2000, CSiBridge, SFRAME).
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in teams and lead multidisciplinary projects.
• Interest and experience in business development and proposal preparation.
• Proven mentorship and staff supervision skills.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to work independently.

Job Type : Regular

Job Profile : For internal use

Note: Morrison Hershfield, now Stantec, does not pay recruitment fees unless a written agreement exists. Resumes must be submitted through our HR department to qualify for recruitment fees.