Senior Structural Bridge Engineer - Roadways & Highways

Senior Structural Bridge Engineer

Stantec’s Infrastructure group has developed some of the Canadian market’s most notable infrastructure projects and we are highly committed to delivering outstanding quality while meeting our clients’ needs. Our team of Planners, Engineers and Contract Administrators deliver infrastructure solutions that drive economic growth and social prosperity. Our Dartmouth office seeks a Senior Structural Bridge Engineer to add to the strength of this high-performing group.

A career in transportation is more than bridges, roads, and rail. As we plan, design, and manage projects that move people and goods from Point A to Point B, we create connections that transform our communities. Every airport, road, bridge, port, or transit project is an opportunity to make communities safer, cleaner, and more resilient. Together, we’re making an impact around the world.

• Act as project manager, structural lead, and designer for engineering assignments
• Attend site visits related to pre-design information gathering, construction, and post‑construction review
• Coordinate work with clients and other disciplines including highway/road, electrical, drainage, and environmental planning
• Analyze and evaluate appropriate design solutions and design of transportation structures including bridges, culverts, retaining walls, and foundations
• Provide direction to project team members and support staff through verbal and written instructions
• Direct CAD team for drawing preparation and review deliverables prior to submission to the client
• Conduct business development activities to secure new projects by client liaison and proposal preparation
• Prepare and review technical reports, tender documents, and cost estimate
• Provide tender evaluations and/or construction engineering services
• Work within assigned project budgets and schedules
• Business development and proposal preparation
• Supervise and mentor staff on project work

• Interest in working both in the office and the field environment
• Experience in project management
• Ability to perform outdoor physical duties while doing bridge inspection work
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle
• Strong computer skills, including experience with SAP
  2000, CSiBridge, SFRAME
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
• Able to work in a team environment and excel in both bridge and multi‑disciplined projects
• Proven ability to supervise, direct, and mentor staff
• Demonstrated interest in business development activities and preparation of proposals
• Organized and detail‑oriented
• Ability to direct a team and mentor the technical development of others
• Works well with minimal direct supervision

• B.A.Sc. or
  
  B.Eng. in civil/structural engineering, with strong interest and experience in bridge engineering
• P.Eng. and 10+ years’ experience in leading large transportation structures projects

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

About Stantec
Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future‑proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

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Location:

Canada | NS | Dartmouth

Organization: BC‑1636 Transpt‑CA Ontario East & Atlantic

Employee Status:
Regular

Travel:
No

Schedule:

Full time

Job Posting: 08/12/2025 03:12:11

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