Structural Engineer

What You Will Do

GFT is seeking a Structural Engineer to join our Practice or CBG Team! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Mississauga or Toronto office. Working on the transportation team at GFT offers the opportunity to engage in transformative projects that enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connectivity. Whether working on highways and bridges or traffic engineering, our team excels in resilient, sustainable design and construction, delivering innovative solutions that address the complexities of modern, multimodal roadway systems and ensure safe, efficient, and reliable travel for all.

Explore some of our signature transportation projects here.

What You’ll Be Challenged To Do

Successful candidates, working under supervision will assist senior engineers by performing inspection, condition assessment, rehabilitation and structural design of bridges, culverts, retaining walls and transportation related facilities. Work includes steel and concrete design, AutoCAD, and use of structural programs such as CSI Bridge and SAP 2000. Performs structural design calculations for concrete and steel structures and develops structural drawings using AutoCAD and MicroStation.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate and communicate effectively with various disciplines.
• Coordinate structural design with project requirements.
• Design concrete and steel members such as slabs, footings, columns and beams.
• Develop structural details.
• Review structural shop drawings.
• Assist with other duties assigned by Discipline Lead Engineers and/or Project Managers.
• Lead structural design for small scale projects.
• Attend seminars to broaden exposure and remain current on the industry.

What You Will Bring To Our Firm

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering is required.
• Proficient in the use of AutoCAD.
• 5 years of relevant full-time work experience.
• Hands‑on experience with structural analysis and design software.
• Proficiency with MS Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Be capable of field inspection activity such as climbing ladders, using man lifts.
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong understanding of the Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code and MTO Structural Manual.

What We Prefer You Bring

• P.Eng license.
• Experience with local clients.

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $86,000.00 - $125,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Featured Benefits

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, pet insurance, medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance.
• Retirement Savings Plan.
• Competitive paid‑time‑off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations.
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

Company Overview

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

GFT 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 of GFT.

Location and Employment Details

Location: Mississauga or Toronto, Ontario

Employment Status: Full-Time

Sponsorship for Canadian Work authorization is not available for this position.

No relocation assistance will be provided for this position.

Local candidates will be given preference.

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