Senior Bridge Engineer

MatchBox Consulting Group is seeking two Senior Bridge Engineers on behalf of our client to join their growing Bridge team in either Calgary or Edmonton.

This role combines senior-level bridge design and technical leadership with project delivery, client management, and staff mentorship. The successful candidates will work across new bridge design, rehabilitation, evaluation, and replacement projects, ranging from pedestrian bridges to major transportation structures.

A key part of this position is mentoring and developing junior and intermediate engineers and technologists. The team has a strong group of developing professionals, and our client is looking for someone who genuinely enjoys providing technical guidance, answering questions, and helping others progress in their careers.

• Location: Calgary or Edmonton, AB – Hybrid (up to 2 days/week WFH)

Responsibilities

• Lead the structural design of bridge and transportation infrastructure projects.
• Act as a technical design lead and Engineer of Record on assigned projects.
• Deliver projects across the bridge lifecycle, including new design, rehabilitation, evaluation, and replacement.
• Lead design teams and provide technical direction throughout project delivery.
• Design and review structures in accordance with the current CSA S6 Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, technical deliverables, and client expectations.
• Work on projects ranging from pedestrian bridges to major highway and transportation structures.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior and intermediate engineers and technologists.
• Review engineering calculations, drawings, reports, and other technical deliverables.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with provincial and municipal clients.
• Support proposals, pursuits, and other business development activities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver technically sound and practical solutions.
• Support the continued development of technical capabilities and engineering standards within the Bridge team.

Qualifications - Must-Haves

• P.Eng. registered with APEGA or eligible for registration within 3 months.
• Approximately 10+ years of structural engineering experience, with a substantial focus on bridge and transportation structures; strong candidates with 8+ years may also be considered.
• Strong hands-on bridge design experience.
• Demonstrated experience designing to the CSA S6 Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code.
• Ability to act as Engineer of Record and seal engineering drawings.
• Experience across multiple stages of the bridge lifecycle, including new design, rehabilitation, evaluation, and replacement.
• Project management experience covering scope, schedule, budget, and client relationships.
• Consulting engineering background.
• Strong client-facing, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated experience mentoring and providing technical direction to junior and intermediate staff.
• Collaborative and approachable leadership style with a genuine interest in developing others.

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience delivering bridge projects for Alberta Transportation and/or municipal clients.
• Track record delivering bridge projects for other Western Canadian owners.
• Business development experience, including proposals, pursuits, and client relationship management.
• Master's degree in Structural or Bridge Engineering.
• Registration or willingness to register in British Columbia, Saskatchewan, or other Western Canadian provinces.
• Experience with CSiBridge and SAP2000.
• Experience with complex or signature structures, seismic design, load rating, or bridge management systems.
• Experience with pedestrian bridges, bridge-size culverts, retaining walls, sign structures, and other transportation structures.

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About MatchBox

Headquartered in downtown Vancouver and serving clients nationally, MatchBox is one of the leading recruitment and solutions firms that specializes in the fields of IT & Technology, Engineering & Technical, Real Estate & Construction, and Accounting & Finance. We offer unrivaled expertise with our team's extensive experience in the recruitment and professional services industry. We are dedicated to building great connections and creating strong opportunities within the workforce and the labor market.

Equal Opportunities

MatchBox is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including members of minority groups such as racialized individuals, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and Indigenous peoples. It is a priority for us that all candidates are treated fairly and without discrimination. Our recruitment teams receive ongoing training on using objective criteria for evaluating candidates and other related topics to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

Work Permits

Please note that we require all interested candidates to obtain the necessary work permits from the Government of Canada prior to submitting an application. This position is open exclusively to individuals residing in Canada and legally authorized to work in Canada. Applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered.

Further Consideration

We receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact candidates who are selected for further consideration.

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