Hybrid Senior Bridge Engineer

at Lea

• Job title: Senior Bridge Engineer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Markham, Canada

About the role

• Senior Bridge Engineer at LEA leading design and rehabilitation of transportation structures. Overseeing project teams and ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and budget standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of new routine and complex transportation structures (such as bridges, underground transit stations, structural culverts, retaining walls, high mast poles, and overhead sign supports), providing technical direction to the design team.
• Oversee the rehabilitation and evaluation of existing routine and complex transportation structures, ensuring best practices and innovative solutions are applied.
• Review, approve, and provide technical guidance on the preparation of Structural Design Reports, Structural Evaluation Reports, and other technical documentation.
• Lead the preparation and review of contract documents, including special provisions, tender item lists, quantity takeoffs, cost estimates, and working day estimates, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Provide technical leadership to project teams, sub-consultants, and stakeholders to resolve complex technical challenges.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to engineers and designers on project coordination, scheduling, and day-to-day project management.
• Take ownership of project specifications, quantity take-offs, cost estimates, and working day estimates, ensuring alignment with client requirements and budget.
• Lead projects using project management principles, managing scope, timelines, budgets, and client expectations.
• Ensure quality control and assurance standards are rigorously applied throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support and promote a culture of health and safety by ensuring compliance with policies and proactively identifying and mitigating workplace hazards to protect the well-being of team members.
• Continuously grow professional skills and knowledge through training sessions, seminars, workshops, and involvement in professional associations to stay updated on the latest trends, software, and technology.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (Master’s degree an asset).
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with the Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO).
• 10+ years of experience leading the design, evaluation, and rehabilitation of bridge, transportation, or transit-related structures.
• Proven experience managing projects for MTO, TTC, Metrolinx, or municipal clients is a strong asset.
• Strong knowledge of CSA S6 (CHBDC), CSA A23, CSA S16, OBC, OPSS, and MTO Structural and Rehabilitation Manuals.
• Advanced proficiency with structural analysis and design software such as SAP2000, MIDAS Civil, CSiBridge, MathCAD, AutoCAD, or MicroStation.
• Demonstrated success in project management and coordination, delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with experience mentoring junior engineers and leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Valid Ontario Class G driver’s license and willingness to conduct site inspections as required.
• Commitment to continuous learning and maintaining current technical expertise.

Benefits

• Comprehensive coverage including prescription drugs, dental, vision, STD, LTD, life insurance, critical illness, wellness account, travel coverage, and virtual health services.
• RRSP with employer matching and TFSA options for tax-free growth.
• 7 days of flexible paid time off that can be used as needed, including for personal matters or vacation.
• LEA operates in a hybrid environment with flex hours to ensure flexibility, safety, and well-being.
• Unique, employee-co-funded social club with an annual budget of approximately $50,000 to host social events and activities.