Job Description

Bring your curiosity and determination to make a positive impact on the future of transport, and we’ll help you go all the way.

Join our team of globally connected specialists to help solve complex transport challenges and experience groundbreaking projects from idea to delivery, and beyond.

Who are we looking for?

At GHD, our bridges do more than connect places. They connect communities, enable mobility, and stand the test of time. We are looking for a Senior Structural Bridge Engineer to join our Transportation Structures team in Ontario, supporting some of the province’s most complex and high‑profile infrastructure programs.

As a senior technical leader, you will play a key role in shaping bridge and structural solutions across transit, rail, and municipal infrastructure. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and delivery partners, influencing decisions from early planning through design, construction, and lifecycle management.

This role can be based in Mississauga, Toronto, Markham, or Whitby, with a hybrid work model.

Our Hybrid Work Model:

Be part of the dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in office, three days a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment.

Bring your curiosity and determination to make a positive impact on the future of transport, and we will support you to do work that matters.

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

Technical Leadership and Design

• Lead and review the design of rail and transit bridges and structures
• Deliver conceptual, preliminary, and detailed designs, including specifications and cost estimates
• Apply CHBDC, Metrolinx, OPSS, AREMA, and client‑specific standards
• Support alternative and progressive delivery models

Project Delivery and Collaboration

• Work with Project Managers and Directors to deliver technically sound, practical solutions
• Coordinate with other disciplines to deliver high‑quality, integrated designs
• Interface with clients, agencies, rail authorities, utilities, and contractors
• Support construction through reviews, site support, and resolution of technical issues

Mentorship and Knowledge Sharing

• Provide hands‑on guidance, mentoring, and technical oversight to junior and intermediate staff
• Contribute to internal best practices, guidance documents, and technical forums
• Share lessons learned and help shape the future of the Bridges practice in Canada

What you’ll bring to the team:

Required:

• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) licensed with Professional Engineers Ontario
• Approximately 15 to 20 years of experience in bridge and structural engineering. Capability and engineering judgment are valued over an exact year count
• Strong knowledge of the AREMA code, Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code and Ontario transportation design standards
• Experience delivering bridge projects through design and construction

Strong asset:

• Experience with Metrolinx, CN, CP Rail, or other rail authorities
• Exposure to alternative delivery models
• Experience mentoring or technically leading teams
• Bilingualism in English and French or Spanish

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Please note:

• We offer a professional working environment and culture and believe that work/life balance is critical to the success and happiness of our people. GHD is open and flexible to support combinations of remote and office working environments to support an agile and technology-focused workforce. We also offer competitive salary packages based on qualifications, skills, and experience.

• The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in recruiting is just getting started and may be used during the process to improve efficiency and fairness. Your application may be reviewed by both AI and our hiring team. While AI supports some steps through the process, all final hiring decisions are made by humans

• As a diverse and inclusive organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, GHD will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.

• This position is for an existing vacancy.

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