Senior Construction Engineer, Structural
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Overview
HDR is seeking a Senior Construction Engineer to join our Transportation – Construction Services group to work on the Ontario Line Project. Reporting to the Project Manager / Construction Manager, you will help deliver two segmental bridges for the Don Valley Crossing project as part of Ontario Line. HDR is the Technical Advisor for the Ontario Line Program, responsible for helping deliver one of the largest urban transit light-rail infrastructure projects in Toronto.
Responsibilities
- Attend the project site full-time during construction to review progress and verify that construction works conform to contract documents, specifications, and drawings.
- Implement established project verification procedures.
- Liaise with contractors and client representatives.
- Attend and lead internal and external meetings as necessary.
- Review and confirm contractor-submitted shop drawings conform to contract documents.
- Coordinate quality assurance reviews with the structural engineering team and other subject matter experts.
- Prepare status reports, observation checklists, daily and weekly reports, and other quality documentation.
- Collaboratively work with a team of construction professionals, engineers, and technologists to complete daily field observations and document system assurance items.
- Mentor, oversee, and train junior staff as necessary.
- Promote and oversee the implementation of health and safety regulations.
- Other duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications
Minimum 5 years of experience on large bridge construction projects, preferably with advanced bridge construction methods involving post-tensioning and segmental bridge construction.Knowledge and skill in interpreting and applying transportation construction practices, procedures, and quality assurance techniques.Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations (Environmental, Health and Safety, etc.) and their application in construction contracts.Ability to organize, prioritize, and schedule work.Ability to analyze and solve problems.Strong people skills and ability to interact with the owner, design project manager, contractor project manager and / or superintendent, and members of the public.Be comfortable and physically capable of working on construction sites at large heights.Valid driver’s license and ability to drive to site(s) with own vehicle.Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or closely related field.10 years related experience in various aspects of construction including estimating, bidding, preparing purchase orders and subcontracts, scheduling, and field engineering.Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered (e.g., PE or P.Eng).Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); Bluebeam, estimating and scheduling software, and web-based document collaboration software.Experience developing and managing construction engineering and inspection programs.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.A commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture.What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust, and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected, and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic / Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.
Primary Location : Canada-Ontario-Toronto
Industry : Transit
Schedule : Full-time
Employee Status : Regular
BusinessClass : Constr Eng Insp / Mntrng(CCC)
Job Posting : Aug 26, 2025
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.
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