Are you ready to lead transformative infrastructure projects that protect and enhance our transportation corridors?
In this dynamic role with the Engineering Program Delivery Central, Structural Engineering Section, you will guide bridge and structural initiatives from concept to completion, supervise top-tier engineering teams, and drive innovation to ensure smart, sustainable investments of public funds.
Make your mark where engineering meets impact!
About the job
In this role, you will:
• provide engineering expertise to safeguard the well-being of vehicular transportation corridors
• plan, manage and deliver bridge and infrastructure projects
• carry out structure rehabilitation design, inspections, hydrology studies and construction liaison
• lead and provide technical supervision to internal teams of professional engineers and technicians in structural design
• acquire external consultants, overseeing their work and evaluating performance
• generate and pursue innovative solutions to ensure wise investment of tax dollars.
What you bring to the team
Mandatory:
• You are a Professional Engineer, licensed with the Association of Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO).
• You possess a valid Ontario Class “G” Driver's License.
Technical knowledge:
You have:
• proven knowledge and experience in structural engineering and design practices pertaining to bridges, culverts and other transportation structures (design, analysis, evaluation, rehabilitation)
• knowledge of hydrology studies, road design, soils, foundations, and construction practices
• proficiency working with related structural computer programs
• demonstrated knowledge of the Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code (CHBDC)
• working knowledge of structural maintenance, inspections and operations, foundation rehabilitation and hydrology designs, and structural planning
Project management and technical administration skills:
You have:
• the ability to manage consultant assignments, identify and resolve technical and administrative issues
• demonstrated abilities in contract preparation and delivery processes
• proven competency in project management and technical administration of structural projects
• proven abilities in contract preparation and delivery processes
• effective organizational skills and the ability to manage concurrent projects.
This position requires the completion of in-house design work and providing your engineering seal to assume professional responsibility for your documents and drawings.
Problem-solving and decision-making skills:
You have:
• the ability to identify problems, gather necessary information, investigate, interpret, analyze risks and resolve issues
• effective decision-making skills and the ability to prepare contingency plans and actions
• the ability to display professional, effective judgement.
Communication, Interpersonal and leadership skills:
You have:
• verbal communication skills to exchange information, discuss mutual problems and provide or obtain advice
• written communication skills to prepare correspondence, reports and various documents.
• interpersonal and leadership skills to ensure effective team work.
Don't meet every qualification?
We believe that great talent comes from diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.
We value curiosity, a willingness to learn, and a fresh perspective. If you're passionate, motivated, and ready to grow, we'd love to hear from you!
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: