Lead Engineer, Bridges

Transportation Infrastructure Management Division, Standards and Contracts Branch

City:
Kingston, London, North Bay, Ottawa, St Catharines, Thunder Bay, Toronto

Are you a structural engineering expert with a passion for innovation and public service?

If so, consider these opportunities with the Bridge Management and Rehabilitation Section to shape the design, inspection, and construction of bridges, culverts, and transportation structures across the province. From setting engineering standards to driving research and policy development, your work will leave a lasting impact on Ontario's roads and communities.

• provide expert advice on the design, inspection, repair, and construction of bridges, culverts, and other transportation structures
• support research and development of better engineering standards, materials, and methods
• develop and update policies, procedures, manuals, and systems for structural projects
• set criteria for approving materials and products used in ministry projects
• participate in internal and external committees to share knowledge and support collaboration
• prepare technical documents and drawings for structural work, using reports and engineering manuals to recommend the best solutions

NOTE:

You will be required to travel to remote areas not accessible by public transit.

Join us for an information session on Wednesday August 19, 2026 from 3:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. EST where you will have a chance to find out more about the job, the team and the Branch.

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• You are licensed with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) or You currently have accreditation as a Professional Engineer in a Canadian Province or Territory, and you will obtain a Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO) license as a condition of accepting this position.
• You possess a valid driver's license or equivalent, as recognized by the province of Ontario.

• know theories, principles and practices of civil engineering with emphasis on bridge standards, design, rehabilitation, construction, evaluation and inspection
• have practical experience in the design, rehabilitation, construction, evaluation and inspection of both simple and medium complexity bridges
• have knowledge of codes, standards, specifications policies, Manuals and practices related to bridge design, standards, rehabilitation, inspection, evaluation and construction
• have knowledge of structural analysis and design systems and software related to bridges

• provide advice, deliver presentations, work effectively with ministry staff and outside agencies
• participate in various internal and external committees
• prepare written manuals, specifications, standard drawings, reports, briefing materials and other documentation

• carry out the design, rehabilitation, construction, evaluation and inspection of structures
• develop new policies, standards, procedures, manuals, tools and models

• organizational and planning skills to carry out various projects or assignments simultaneously
• project management skills for the delivery of structural-related projects

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

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