Structural Engineer, Bridge

What You Will Do:

GFT is seeking a Structural Engineer, Designer to join ourTransportation team in Toronto, ON. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Toronto office.

What you’ll be challenged to do:

Our Toronto, ON office is currently seeking an experienced Structural Engineer / Designer to support our bridge projects. A successful candidate will be required to work independently, performing engineering calculations, technical studies and prepare plans and specifications for a wide variety of assignments that may include, technical studies, structural design and analysis for highway/railway bridges and related structures. May function as a Team Leader for bridge design and/or inspection tasks with the opportunity to lead and manage projects.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following: 

• Participate in the development of design concepts and criteria and reviews project documents for conformity and quality assurance.
• Report to a Team Leader in support of bridge design and inspection activities for routine and complex structures.
• Work together with members of the team and provides mentorship to junior staff.
• Communicate with clients and attends project meetings.
• Work across disciplines to develop the overall design and plans for a project.
• Support the design of specific tasks related to bridge/structure design.
• Participate in the development of proposals as part of a pursuit team.
• Develop scope, estimated schedule, and costs for proposed project services

What you will bring to our firm: 

• 4+ years’ experience working as a designer on bridge projects.
• BS in Civil Engineering or equivalent
• Eligible to receive Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) License (Ontario)
• Ability to work in a team environment, self-starter, demonstrated organization skills, team player, and willingness to learn.
• Ability to lead/direct others in plan development using CADD required

What we prefer you bring:

• Expertise with structural design software (CSI Bridge)
• Expertise in some areas of Design Manuals and Guidelines
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.

GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.

Location: Toronto Ontario (Hybrid) 

Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time 

Salary Range: Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location

Permanent Residency or Canadian Citizenship required for this position. No relocation assistance will be provided for this position. Local candidates will be given preference.

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