Technical Director, Bridge Engineering

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Role description:

Arcadis is seeking a Senior Supervising Bridge Engineer to join our expanding Bridge team in Canada. Our team specializes in the pursuit and delivery of large-scale bridge and structural rehabilitation and design projects nationwide. As a key member of our team, you will leverage your extensive bridge engineering and construction expertise to lead and deliver complex bridge projects from inception to completion. You will collaborate with diverse clients in both the public and private sectors, managing multidisciplinary teams through planning, design, and construction phases. This role offers exciting opportunities to work on some of Canada's most challenging infrastructure projects.

Role accountabilities:

In this role, you will provide technical leadership and oversee the full lifecycle of bridge projects, from initial conceptualization through to construction, ensuring exceptional quality and outstanding customer satisfaction at every stage. You will lead and mentor engineering teams, fostering a collaborative environment that maximizes team potential and drives innovation. Your responsibilities will include performing complex engineering calculations, analyses, and designs while adhering to rigorous quality standards and industry best practices. You will be expected to prepare and review detailed engineering documentation, including drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and technical reports. Additionally, you will offer technical expertise during the construction phase, which involves reviewing contractor submissions and providing on-site support as needed.

Project management and business development will also be central to your responsibilities. In this role, you will develop and execute comprehensive project plans, effectively managing budgets, schedules, and resource allocation to ensure successful project delivery. Building and maintaining strong client relationships will be essential, as you proactively identify and address client needs. You will lead project pursuits by developing winning proposals and assembling high-performing project teams, while also performing financial management and reporting to ensure project profitability. Collaboration with cross-functional teams will be key to delivering integrated and innovative project solutions.

Bridge inspection and assessment form another important aspect of this role. You will conduct thorough inspections of existing bridges, identifying deficiencies and recommending appropriate rehabilitation or replacement strategies. Leading inspection teams—including the coordination of specialized sub-consultants—and developing detailed inspection reports will be among your duties. You will also perform life cycle cost analyses to support informed, data-driven decision-making for clients and stakeholders.

Quality assurance and compliance are integral components of the position. In this role, you will ensure adherence to all applicable codes, standards, and regulations throughout project execution. You will implement robust quality control processes to minimize errors and defects, and provide technical guidance to design and drafting teams to maintain the highest standards of project delivery.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Post-graduate degree in Structural Engineering with a focus on bridge engineering from an accredited university
• Minimum 20 years of progressive bridge engineering experience encompassing inspection, analysis, load-rating, design, and construction. Seismic analysis and design experience is a strong asset
• Proven ability to lead and mentor engineering teams
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Ontario, Alberta, or British Columbia
• In-depth knowledge of Canadian bridge design codes and standards, including CSA S6 and familiarity with AT, ON MOT, and BC MOTI standards
• Proficiency in 3D modeling and analysis software, such as CSI Bridge or MIDAS Civil
• Strong technical report writing, problem-solving, and communication skills

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It's why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You'll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you'll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

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Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

The salary range for this position is $162,000 - $212,000. The base salary represents Arcadis' hiring range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as location, skills, experience, and qualification for the role.

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