Senior Project Engineer - Bridges

Structural Full Time Peterborough, ON Hybrid

D.M. Wills Associates Limited, located in Peterborough Ontario, is in search of a Senior Project Engineer to join our Structural (Bridge) Department. The ideal candidate will have a background in bridge engineering and project management.

Reporting to the Structural (Bridge) Department Manager, you will be responsible for managing projects from inception to completion and provide engineering services supporting various projects, including preliminary project planning, design, project management, review and approval of assigned projects.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead and manage structural and bridge engineering projects from proposal through completion, ensuring delivery on scope, schedule, and budget.
• Oversee project budgets, monitor financial performance, and ensure project profitability.
• Direct project teams—including engineers, designers, and sub-consultants—to deliver high-quality, coordinated structural solutions.
• Serve as the primary client contact, maintaining strong relationships through proactive communication and responsive service.
• Track project progress and prepare regular reports on cost, schedule, risks, and key milestones.
• Provide senior-level technical oversight on bridge and structural design work to ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and specifications.
• Review and approve design drawings, calculations, and reports for accuracy, constructability, and quality.
• Coordinate with internal teams, regulatory agencies, and external stakeholders to meet technical, environmental, and safety requirements.
• Manage project documentation, invoicing, and records within company systems.

Mentor and support junior engineers and project staff, fostering technical excellence and professional growthli>

Education and Experience :

Build Bridges. Build Your Career. Join Wills.

At Wills, we don’t just design bridges—we create engineering solutions that keep communities safe and thriving. We aim to support, cultivate, and preserve a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion that respects people’s dignity, ideas and beliefs. We value respect, and collaboration. We empower our team with flexible work options, professional growth, and the chance to make a real impact.

Why This Role Matters

As a Structural (Bridge) Project Engineer, your work touches the lives of people across Ontario. Every project matters, every decision counts, and your expertise keeps communities moving safely.

What You’ll Gain

Why Wills

We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and merit-based bonuses for performance and tenure.

More importantly, we offer a team where your work matters and your ideas are valued.

If you’re motivated, goal-oriented, and ready to make a difference, Wills wants to hear from you.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. Accommodations available upon request.

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