Structural Bridge Engineer

The AIL Group of Companies

$80K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in at least three Canadian provinces.
  • Five or more years of structural engineering experience, ideally involving modular or prefabricated bridges.
  • Strong knowledge of steel design, structural analysis, and Canadian bridge design codes and standards.
  • Experience with structural analysis and design software such as RISA, IDEA StatiCa, or similar.
  • Familiarity with CSA, CISC, and applicable Canadian bridge standards.
  • Strong communication and leadership skills with an interest in mentoring early-career engineers.

Responsibilities

  • Design and analyze modular steel structures and prefabricated bridge systems according to project requirements.
  • Review, approve, and seal structural drawings and engineering documents.
  • Perform structural analysis, load calculations, and Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
  • Support projects from feasibility to construction, ensuring alignment with design goals.
  • Collaborate with project teams, clients, and regulatory bodies throughout project delivery.
  • Conduct peer reviews and engage in QA/QC processes to ensure design accuracy and safety.
  • Mentor and guide junior engineers and co-op students, fostering their development.

Benefits

  • Work on complex bridge and infrastructure projects with an experienced engineering team.
  • Key technical role in the design and approval of innovative modular bridge solutions.
  • Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
  • Company pension plan.
  • Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
  • Collaborative team focused on safety, quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Full Job Description
Structural Bridge Engineer

Location: Thorndale, Ontario | Full-Time

Salary: $80,000 - $95,000

Algonquin Bridge Limited is looking for an experienced Bridge Structural Engineer to join our Engineering team in Thorndale, Ontario. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, this role will play a key part in the design, analysis, and approval of modular steel structures and prefabricated bridge systems.

As a licensed Professional Engineer, you'll take on complex bridge projects, provide technical leadership, and work closely with project managers, drafters, fabricators, clients, and site teams to deliver safe, innovative, and high-quality infrastructure solutions.

What You'll Do
  • Design and analyze modular steel structures and prefabricated bridge systems in accordance with applicable codes and project requirements.
  • Review, approve, and seal structural drawings and engineering documents.
  • Perform structural analysis, load calculations, stress assessments, and Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
  • Support projects from feasibility and concept design through detailed design, fabrication, delivery, and construction.
  • Collaborate with project managers, drafters, fabricators, site personnel, clients, and regulatory bodies throughout project delivery.
  • Conduct peer reviews and participate in QA/QC processes to ensure design accuracy, safety, and regulatory compliance.
  • Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and co-op students.
  • Support clients with technical questions, design changes, project updates, approvals, and inspections.
  • Contribute to proposals, client presentations, industry conferences, and business development activities.
  • Support research and development of innovative bridge solutions, materials, connections, assembly methods, and engineering processes.

What You'll Bring
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in at least three Canadian provinces.
  • Five or more years of structural engineering experience, ideally involving modular or prefabricated bridges.
  • Strong knowledge of steel design, structural analysis, and Canadian bridge design codes and standards.
  • Experience with structural analysis and design software such as RISA, IDEA StatiCa, or similar.
  • Familiarity with CSA, CISC, and applicable Canadian bridge standards.
  • Familiarity with AASHTO, AISC, Eurocode, or other international standards is considered an asset.
  • Experience with steel fabrication, construction processes, or modular assembly is considered an asset.
  • Strong communication and leadership skills with an interest in mentoring early-career engineers and students.

Why Join Algonquin Bridge?
  • Work on complex bridge and infrastructure projects with an experienced engineering team.
  • Take a key technical role in the design and approval of innovative modular bridge solutions.
  • Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
  • Company pension plan.
  • Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
  • Be part of a collaborative team focused on safety, quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.

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