Senior Engineer, Bridges

Apply By: Monday, November 10, :59 pm EST

Senior Engineer, Bridges

Job ID:

233254

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of Transportation

Division:

Standards and Contracts Branch, Structures Office, Bridge Design and Standards

City:

Kingston, London, St Catharines

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

2 Permanent

Job code:

PE0302 - Barg-Eng 03 Design

Salary:

$96, $135,398.00 Per year

Are you looking for a new challenge? Would you like to apply your knowledge of civil engineering in a new way? Then consider these opportunities to lead and create while contributing to the safety of Ontario's transportation system in the Standards and Contracts Branch – Structures Office.

About the job

In this role you will:

• Design new structures and rehabilitations, including preparing contract documents, schedules and estimates.
• Conduct structural assessments and related analysis of existing structures to ensure safety and adequacy of structures.
• Monitor the effectiveness and performance of trial projects and provide input into improvements of structural practices/methods.
• Support asset management through data analysis, research, rehabilitation planning, and system development.
• Provide interpretation of structural codes/standards and guidance to colleagues and external partners.
• Perform audit inspections of bridges.
• Provide project management services related to structural-related projects.
• Participate in policy development and technical committees.
• Review and update policies, procedures, specifications, codes, manuals and systems.

NOTE: You will be required to travel to remote areas not accessible by public transit.

What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements

• You are a Professional Engineer, licensed with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO).
• You possess a valid 'G' driver's license or equivalent as recognized by the province of Ontario.

Technical Knowledge

You:

• have knowledge of structural engineering principles, including bridge design, rehabilitation, inspection, and evaluation.
• have familiarity with related disciplines such as highway design, soils and foundations, hydrology, and construction practices.
• have knowledge of codes, standards, specifications policies, manuals and practices related to bridge design, standards, rehabilitation, inspection, evaluation and construction.
• have knowledge and experience with structural analysis and design systems and software related to bridges.
• have experience with project management, risk assessment, and change management methodologies.
• have an understanding of procurement processes.
• have strong communication skills for collaboration, reporting, and committee participation.

Communication and Consultation Skills

You can:

• provide advice, deliver presentations, work effectively with ministry staff and outside agencies.
• participate in various internal and external committees.
• prepare written manuals, specifications, standard drawings, reports, briefing materials and other documentation.
• consult and negotiate to assist in the development of policies, standards and specifications

Research and Analytical Skills

You can:

• carry out the design, rehabilitation, construction, evaluation and inspection of structures.
• develop new policies, standards, procedures, manuals, tools and models.

Project Management Skills

You have:

• project management, planning and organizational skills to assist in the delivery of structural-related projects
• the ability to carry out various projects or assignments simultaneously

Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

• diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• accessibility
• Anti-Racism Policy

Additional information:

Apply by:

Monday, November 10, :59 pm EST

Position details:

• 2 English Permanent - Full Time, 301 St Paul St, St Catharines, West Region or 659 Exeter Rd, London, West Region or 1355 John Counter Blvd, Kingston, East Region

Compensation group:

Professional Engineers, Government of Ontario

Work hours:

Schedule 6

Category:

Science and Engineering

Posted on:

Monday, October 20, 2025

Note:

• T-MT-233254/25(2)

How to apply:

• You must apply online.

• Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.

• Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.

• Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.

• OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.

• If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.

Language requirements and assessment:

All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:

Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.

Strengthening Ontario, together

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