Senior Rail Bridge Engineer

Job Description

AECOM Mississauga is seeking a Senior Rail Bridge Engineer to provide owner’s advisory services for rail bridge structure projects from conceptual design through substantial completion.

This role offers the opportunity to serve as a technical expert within an integrated project delivery team. The ideal candidate will bring advanced structural engineering expertise, strong leadership and communication skills, and a commitment to excellence in infrastructure development.

This position offers a hybrid work arrangement and requires co-location at our client's office in downtown Toronto at least 2-3 days per week. This position is for a newly created position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a technical advisor and senior resource for bridge design and analysis, ensuring compliance with Canadian and international design standards.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams in the design, assessment, and rehabilitation of major heavy rail and transit structures.
• Provide specialized technical input on structural materials, construction methods, and engineering best practices.
• Providing arm’s length quality assurance, ensuring the compliance of design calculations, drawings, and technical reports with standards and specifications.
• Develop innovative and cost-effective engineering solutions, optimizing structural performance and longevity.
• Prepare and review technical specifications, feasibility studies, and construction cost estimates.
• Collaborate with clients, contractors, government agencies, and internal teams during project execution.
• Contribute to the development of engineering budgets, project schedules, and resource planning to meet delivery milestones.
• Provide mentorship and support junior engineers in a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Minimum 8+ years of experience in bridge and transportation structure design.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Ontario.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Extensive experience leading rail bridge design projects within and adjacent to live rail corridors.
• Proficiency in advanced structural analysis and design software (e.g., MIDAS, CSI Bridge, SAP
  2000).
• Strong knowledge of AREMA and Canadian bridge design codes and standards.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management skills, with experience supervising engineers and designers.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.
• Proven ability to coordinate with contractors, government agencies, and interdisciplinary teams for seamless project execution.

Why Join AECOM?

• Work on iconic, large-scale infrastructure projects that shape the future of transportation.
• Be part of a collaborative and innovative global engineering team.
• Access to professional development and leadership growth opportunities.
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and a flexible work environment.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today and help build the future of infrastructure with AECOM.

• Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available for this position

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction…