Senior Project Engineer, Structural

4 weeks ago


Peterborough, Canada Collage HR Full time

D.M. Wills Associates Limited, located in Peterborough Ontario, is in search of a Senior Project Engineer to join our Structural (Bridge) Department. The ideal candidate will have a background in bridge engineering.

Reporting to the Structural (Bridge) Department Manager, you will be responsible for multiple projects from inception to completion and provide project management and engineering services supporting various projects. including preliminary project planning, design, tender preparation, and construction management and post-construction evaluation.

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with a focus on Structural Engineering.
  • Licensed as a Professional Engineer in the Province of Ontario.
  • Five (5) years of relevant experience related to the key responsibilities of the position.
  • Minimum of three (3) years of project management experience.
  • Extensive knowledge of principles and practices of tender, RFP, RFQ submissions.
  • Extensive knowledge of principles and practices of contract administration.
  • Solid knowledge of principles and practices of financial accounting, budget development and cost control.
  • Strong knowledge of the Ontario Health and Safety Act.
  • Solid knowledge of other legislation and regulations related to department functions.
  • Strong knowledge of the appropriate use of structural systems, materials, and technologies.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Highly proficient in Microsoft Office suite of tools including, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Project.
  • Extensive practical working knowledge of the Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code (CSA S6), and the MTO Structural Rehabilitation Manual, Structural Manual, and relevant design policies standards and specifications.
  • The preferred candidate will be RAQS registered, certified/able to register for multi-span bridge category with MTO.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop project schedule(s), track progress and implement controls.
  • Develop project budget, monitor, and report.
  • Liaise with client on project scope and deliverables, ensuring frequent communication and support throughout project.
  • Prepare project reports for the client (weekly/monthly or otherwise as required), covering project progress, cost and schedule status, as well as ensuring visibility of key project risks, trends and areas of concern.
  • Liaise and coordinate with the engineering and design teams through all stages of the project.
  • Liaise with other professionals whose expertise is required to complete the project.
  • Direct the project team, including subcontractors and consultants.
  • Assign project submission tasks to designers.
  • Review designs for completeness, constructability, public safety, adherence to design criteria, and drawing appearance.
  • Ensure the design integrity of all aspects of projects through design development, detail design, tendering and construction.
  • Provide senior-level review of technical reports.
  • Assess, evaluate, and incorporate technical requirements, including input from external agencies and stakeholders.
  • Organize and perform site inspections when required.
  • Liaise with internal and external contacts, including attending and participating in project-related meetings, recording meeting notes, providing progress reports on deliverables, and other duties.
  • Participate in the short and long-term priorities and objectives, including specific department business development initiatives.
  • Initiate and lead efforts to promote the engineering reputation of the firm, securing new clients and projects whenever possible.
  • Understand and determine the applicability of relevant local, provincial and federal government regulations on an individual project basis.
  • Ensure that timelines are met for all key deliverables.
  • Ensure that all data related to project engineering is accurately entered and managed within the company’s computer system.
  • Follow directions to complete other tasks and projects as required.
  • Stamp and sign engineering drawings and reports under their responsibility.

Work Culture

At Wills, our partnerships with our team members, clients and community are rooted in respect and are fostered through a work environment that is committed to supporting, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion that respects people’s dignity, ideas and beliefs.

We value smart work and promote work-life balance for employees through our flexible work options. We also provide a social and professional work environment that supports personal and professional goals for all team members. We are socially conscious and strive to make in difference in the communities where we live and work.

Why this Job Matters

The work we do has a direct impact on the safety of our friends, families and the people of Ontario everyday. This is a responsibility that we take very seriously. Daily activities and decisions by our various teams have a direct impact on the people that use the infrastructure we assess/design, both locally and provincially, making it important to have top talent.

What You Will Gain

As a Senior Project Engineer, you will have the opportunity to apply the engineering skills developed to date, as well as advance your knowledge of engineering theory, practical applications, and societal implications of our engineering work. You will have the opportunity to further develop your project management skills and mentor junior staff. Depending on your interests and motivation, this job can provide an opportunity for a broad-based experience.

At Wills, we form partnerships with our staff, our clients and the public to create engineering solutions that work for today’s complex problems.

Wills offers a competitive compensation package with comprehensive benefits and merit-based bonuses for performance and tenure.

If you are a goal oriented, highly motivated individual who is looking to join a successful team, Wills is interested in speaking with you.

We sincerely thank all candidates for their interest, however, please note that only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.

If selected for an interview, please advise us if you require accommodation.

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