Senior Bridge Engineer

What is the role

As Senior Bridge Engineer you will complete the design and rehabilitation of bridges culverts and retaining walls working in both preliminary and detailed design phases. You will also have the opportunity to work on transit structures including TTC stations and tunnels. You will be an integral part of internal teams and external consultants ensuring seamless project execution while maintaining quality and compliance.

Your role includes completing and reviewing design drawings providing cost estimates and conducting structural inspections. You will also coordinate technical aspects with clients sub-consultants and stakeholders while assisting with tracking budgets schedules and milestones.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic employee-owned consulting firm with a strong track record of successful projects and financial growth.

Why join LEA

LEA is an employee-owned engineering consulting firm with a history of 70 years. We provide engineering consulting services in the areas of Transportation Civil Structures Construction Administration Electrical and Infrastructure Systems and Environmental Management.

At LEA we strive towards a common goal which isself-realization and achieving the highest possible results. The company is fully owned by its employees andeveryones collective efforts directly contribute to the firms longstanding success.

Were confident that by Joining LEA you can discover and realize your full career potential because LEA:

• Has been recognized as a Greater Toronto Top Employer and Canadas Top Employer for Young People for 2025 highlighting our commitment to fostering an outstanding workplace culture and supporting the next generation of professionals.
• Recruits high-performing motivated individuals who strive to achieve the highest level of technical excellence and quality.
• Is an Employee-owned company and almost half of our employees are shareholders.
• Offers a competitive total compensation package of salary substantial bonuses benefits and other perks.
• Is continuously involved in many exciting and challenging projects throughout Ontario and around the world.
• Allows for a collaborative hybrid work environment with flexible hours to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Cultivates team camaraderie and collaboration offering a variety of social events aimed at fostering relationships across the company including sports leagues game nights special events and volunteer/charitable opportunities.
• Is an organization that is committed to achieving ourEnvironmental Social & Governance objectives through our various committees.
• Prioritizes mentorship training and rotational assignments for knowledge advancement and career growth.
• Has an entrepreneurial spirit as an employee-owned companywith continuousgrowth and expansion taking part in meaningful projects.

In this role your duties and responsibilitieswill include:

• Complete the preliminary and detail design of new bridges culverts and retaining walls as well as the rehabilitation of existing structures including structural modelling and analysis.
• Review design drawings for accuracy completeness and compliance with industry standards and project requirements.
• Act as an assistant Project Manager when necessary for preliminary and detailed design projects for the Ministry of Transportation and other public / private clients working with the Project Manager to oversee internal and external disciplines to ensure successful execution.
• Provide recommendations and cost estimates for bridge culvert and retaining wall maintenance repair and rehabilitation.
• Liaise with project team members sub-consultants clients and other stakeholders to ensure seamless coordination of technical aspects throughout the project.
• Act as an ambassador for LEA promoting our expertise and services to current and potential clients.
• Develop project plans by defining timelines creating schedules and cost estimates and overseeing progress to ensure deliverables are met on time and within budget for both internal teams and sub-consultants.
• Provide regular status reports highlighting progress key milestones and potential risks or delays.
• Ensure quality control and quality assurance measures are followed throughout the project.
• Supervise and train staff to meet project requirements including developing their technical and project management skills.
• Supervise and conduct condition surveys of TTC structures. Review and prepare Condition Survey Reports and Preliminary Design Reports contract drawings and TTC specifications.
• Supervise and conduct structural inspections of existing bridges culverts and other transportation structures in accordance with the Ontario Structure Inspection Manual (OSIM) and the Ontario Health and Safety Act (OHSA).
• Continuously grow professional skills and knowledge through training sessions seminars workshops and involvement in professional associations to stay updated on the latest trends software and technology.
• Assisting with managing other related assignments within the scope of the Structures Division.

The qualifications you need:

• Professional Engineering Licence (.) in the province of Ontario in good standing with PEO.
• Bachelor of Engineering in Civil/Structural with a minimum of 10 years of work experience in the design of bridge projects for public and private sector clients. Experience with projects for the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO) is considered an asset.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant standards and codes including those set by the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO).
• Good knowledge of industry-relevant structural analysis and drafting software (SAP2000 Midas Civil AutoCAD MicroStation MathCAD etc.) is an asset.
• Familiarity with the Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code (CSA S6) Canadian Code for Design of Concrete (CSA A23) and Steel (CSA S16) Structures Ontario Building Code (OBC) Ontario ProvincialStandards and Specifications (OPSS) and MTO manuals and guidelines related to structures (such as the MTO Structural Manual and MTO Structure Rehabilitation Manual).
• Good project management skills with a proven track record of successfully leading and delivering complex projects.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively liaise with clients sub-consultants and other departments.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and guide junior engineers and designers.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced and dynamic environment with the ability to complete multiple project tasks and meet tight project deadlines when required.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and staying updated on industry trends.

The work arrangement:

LEA operates in a hybrid environment to ensure flexibility safety and the well-being of everyone. Periodic attendance at our Markham office is expected to facilitate in-person learning of new tasks with experienced senior staff. The specifics of this arrangement will be discussed and mutually agreed upon during the interview and selection process.

LEAs Commitment to Inclusive Hiring and Equal Opportunity:

LEA Consulting Ltd. is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer with Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) embedded in all strategic planning and operational activities. As part of our commitment to fair representation and equitable access to opportunities we actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups including Indigenous peoples LGBTQ2S individuals newcomers persons with disabilities racial and ethnic minorities refugees veterans and women.

We evaluate all qualified candidates based on their skills and experiences without regard to factors such as age colour conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted disability family status gender identity or expression genetic characteristics marital/family status national origin protected veteran status race religion sex sexual orientation or any other status protected under the Canadian Human Rights Act.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible work environment for all individuals including candidates applying for positions within the organization. For information assistance or accommodation requests please contact . We remain committed to ensuring that accommodation is available after hiring.

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