Bridge Engineer

What is the role?
As an Intermediate Bridge Engineer, you will complete the design and rehabilitation of bridges, culverts, and retaining walls, working in both preliminary and detailed design phases. You will also have the opportunity to work on transit structures including TTC stations and tunnels. You will be an integral part of internal teams and external consultants, ensuring seamless project execution while maintaining quality and compliance.

Your role includes completing and reviewing design drawings, providing cost estimates, and conducting structural inspections. You will also coordinate technical aspects with clients, sub-consultants, and stakeholders while assisting with tracking budgets, schedules, and milestones.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic, employee-owned consulting firm with a strong track record of successful projects and financial growth.
 
Why join LEA?
LEA is an employee-owned engineering consulting firm, with a history of 70 years. We provide engineering consulting services in the areas of Transportation, Civil, Structures, Construction Administration, Electrical and Infrastructure Systems, and Environmental Management.

At LEA, we strive towards a common goal, which is self-realization and achieving the highest possible results. The company is fully owned by its employees and everyone’s collective efforts directly contribute to the firm’s longstanding success.

We’re confident that by Joining LEA, you can discover and realize your full career potential because LEA:

• Has been recognized as a Greater Toronto Top Employer and Canada’s Top Employer for Young People for 2025, highlighting our commitment to fostering an outstanding workplace culture and supporting the next generation of professionals.
• Recruits high-performing, motivated individuals who strive to achieve the highest level of technical excellence and quality.
• Is an Employee-owned company and almost half of our employees are shareholders.
• Offers a competitive total compensation package of salary, substantial bonuses, benefits and other perks.
• Is continuously involved in many exciting and challenging projects throughout Ontario and around the world.
• Allows for a collaborative hybrid work environment with flexible hours to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Cultivates team camaraderie and collaboration, offering a variety of social events aimed at fostering relationships across the company including sports leagues, game nights, special events, and volunteer/charitable opportunities.
• Is an organization that is committed to achieving our Environmental, Social & Governance objectives through our various committees.
• Prioritizes mentorship, training, and rotational assignments for knowledge advancement and career growth.
• Has an entrepreneurial spirit as an employee-owned company, with continuous growth and expansion taking part in meaningful projects.

In this role, your duties and responsibilities will include:

• Complete the preliminary and detail design of new bridges, culverts, and retaining walls, as well as the rehabilitation of existing structures, including structural modelling and analysis.
• Review design drawings for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with industry standards and project requirements.
• Act as an assistant Project Manager when necessary for preliminary and detailed design projects for the Ministry of Transportation and other public / private clients, working with the Project Manager to oversee internal and external disciplines to ensure successful execution.
• Provide recommendations and cost estimates for bridge, culvert, and retaining wall maintenance, repair, and rehabilitation.
• Liaise with project team members, sub-consultants, clients, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless coordination of technical aspects throughout the project.
• Act as an ambassador for LEA, promoting our expertise and services to current and potential clients.
• Develop project plans by defining timelines, creating schedules and cost estimates, and overseeing progress to ensure deliverables are met on time and within budget for both internal teams and sub-consultants.
• Provide regular status reports, highlighting progress, key milestones, and potential risks or delays.
• Ensure quality control and quality assurance measures are followed throughout the project.
• Supervise and train staff to meet project requirements, including developing their technical and project management skills.
• Supervise and conduct condition surveys of TTC structures. Review and prepare Condition Survey Reports and Preliminary Design Reports, contract drawings, and TTC specifications.
• Supervise and conduct structural inspections of existing bridges, culverts, and other transportation structures in accordance with the Ontario Structure Inspection Manual (OSIM) and the Ontario Health and Safety Act (OHSA).
• Continuously grow professional skills and knowledge through training sessions, seminars, workshops, and involvement in professional associations to stay updated on the latest trends, software, and technology.
• Assisting with managing other related assignments within the scope of the Structures Division.

The qualifications you need:

• Professional Engineering Licence (P.Eng.) in the province of Ontario, in good standing with PEO.
• Bachelor of Engineering in Civil/Structural with a minimum of 5 years of work experience in the design of bridge projects for public and private sector clients.  Experience with projects for the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO) is considered an asset.
• A valid Class G2 or G Ontario driver’s license.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant standards and codes, including those set by the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO).
• Good knowledge of industry-relevant structural analysis and drafting software (SAP2000, Midas Civil, AutoCAD,  MicroStation, MathCAD, etc.) is an asset.
• Familiarity with the Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code (CSA S6), Canadian Code for Design of Concrete (CSA A23) and Steel (CSA S16) Structures, Ontario Building Code (OBC), Ontario Provincial Standards and Specifications (OPSS), and MTO manuals and guidelines related to structures (such as the MTO Structural Manual and MTO Structure Rehabilitation Manual).
• Good project management skills, with a proven track record of successfully leading and delivering complex projects.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively liaise with clients, sub-consultants, and other departments.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and guide junior engineers and designers.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, with the ability to complete multiple project tasks and meet tight project deadlines when required.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and staying updated on industry trends.

The work arrangement:
LEA operates in a hybrid environment to ensure flexibility, safety, and the well-being of everyone. Periodic attendance at our Markham office is expected to facilitate in-person learning of new tasks with experienced senior staff. The specifics of this arrangement will be discussed and mutually agreed upon during the interview and selection process.
 
LEA's Commitment to Inclusive Hiring and Equal Opportunity:
LEA Consulting Ltd. is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer, with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) embedded in all strategic planning and operational activities. As part of our commitment to fair representation and equitable access to opportunities, we actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including Indigenous peoples, LGBTQ2S+ individuals, newcomers, persons with disabilities, racial and ethnic minorities, refugees, veterans, and women.
 
We evaluate all qualified candidates based on their skills and experiences, without regard to factors such as age, colour, conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted, disability, family status, gender identity or expression, genetic characteristics, marital/family status, national origin, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other status protected under the Canadian Human Rights Act.
 
We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible work environment for all individuals, including candidates applying for positions within the organization. For information, assistance or accommodation requests, please contact HR@LEA.CA. We remain committed to ensuring that accommodation is available after hiring.
 
We appreciate your interest in joining LEA! If this role aligns with your experience, we would love to hear from you. While we’ll only be reaching out to candidates selected for an interview, we encourage you to apply again when a suitable opportunity arises Stay connected with us on on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.

 

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