HDR

Senior Construction Engineer, Structural

HDR • $90K — $120K *
Toronto, ON M3C 0E3In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management
  • 10 years of construction experience across various aspects
  • Professional engineering license required (e.g., PE or P.Eng)
  • Expertise in Microsoft Office and construction software
  • Experience developing and managing construction engineering programs
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Commitment to employee-owned culture

Responsibilities

  • Attend project site full-time to review and validate construction progress
  • Implement project verification procedures effectively
  • Liaise with contractors and client representatives regularly
  • Lead internal and external meetings as required
  • Review contractor's shop drawings for conformity
  • Coordinate quality assurance with engineering teams and experts
  • Prepare detailed status and observation reports
  • Mentor junior staff and ensure proper training
  • Promote health and safety regulations on-site

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on a significant urban transit infrastructure project
  • Exposure to advanced bridge construction methods
  • Career development through mentoring and team collaboration
  • Active participation in an employee-owned company culture
  • Engagement in a diverse and dynamic work environment
Full Job Description
HDR is seeking a Senior Construction Engineer 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 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.
Qualifications 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
  • Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: 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

About HDR

HDR is an architecture, engineering, and consulting firm based in Omaha, Nebraska. The company was founded in 1917 as Henningson Engineering Company and has since grown to become one of the largest engineering firms in the United States. HDR provides a wide range of services, including architecture, engineering, environmental consulting, and construction management. The company has worked on a number of high-profile projects, including the Hoover Dam Bypass and the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. HDR is committed to sustainability and has been recognized for its efforts in this area by organizations such as the U.S. Green Building Council.
Learn more about HDR
Size
10,000 employees
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Founded
1917
* Ladders Estimates

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