Senior Bridge Design Engineer

About the role

AECOM Markham is seeking a Senior Bridge Design Engineer to lead and execute complex bridge and transportation structure projects from concept to completion. The role suits someone who can act as a technical expert and mentor, guiding project teams toward innovative, high-quality and cost-effective design solutions. It is a newly created position.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as technical advisor and senior resource for bridge design and analysis, ensuring compliance with Canadian and international design standards.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams in the design, assessment and rehabilitation of major transportation structures.
• Provide technical input on structural materials, construction methods and engineering best practices.
• Oversee quality control reviews of design calculations, drawings and technical reports.
• Develop cost-effective engineering solutions and prepare and review technical specifications, feasibility studies and construction cost estimates.
• Collaborate with clients, contractors, government agencies and internal teams, and contribute to engineering budgets, schedules and resource planning.
• Mentor and support junior engineers.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Minimum 6+ years of experience in bridge and transportation structure design.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Ontario.
• Preferred: extensive experience leading complex bridge design projects, including major transportation infrastructure.
• Preferred: demonstrated leadership and team management skills, with experience supervising engineers and designers.

Required skills

• Advanced structural analysis and design software such as MIDAS, CSI Bridge and SAP2000 (preferred).
• Knowledge of Canadian bridge design codes and standards (CHBDC, AASHTO, etc.) (preferred).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, and proven ability to coordinate with contractors, government agencies and interdisciplinary teams.

Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and disability coverage, paid time off, flexible work options, a retirement savings plan and an employee stock purchase plan, depending on employment status. Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available, and new hires must attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office.