Bridge Engineering Leader
Arup's purpose, shared values, and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.
The Bridge Engineering Leader will be based in our Toronto Office in a hybrid working environment. Our team is currently engaged in multiple large projects, including acting as the Technical Advisor to Metrolinx for the planning, design, procurement, and construction phases of Eglinton Crosstown West Extension (ECWE). Our team has also worked on notable projects like Île aux Tourtes Bridge,
The Opportunity
• Serving as SME and Technical Lead on the ECWE project, and manage a team of Bridge, Civil, and Offshore Structures members in the review of design submittals, support Metrolinx in the overall compliance assurance, participate in meetings with the Design Builder and their engineers, and ensure standard methodologies are employed in the design and construction of the works;
• Serving as Project Manager or Technical Lead on large infrastructure projects;
• Leading the technical delivery aspects of bridge & civil structure designs (new builds and retrofit);
• Achieving successful commercial delivery of the projects or portions of projects being delivered by the Bridges & Civil Structures team through strong technical delivery and efficient close-out;
• Supervising the quality of work delivered by the Bridges & Civil Structures team;
• Mentoring staff to develop future leaders, develop team member abilities, and promote learning from successes and challenges within the group;
• Promoting collaboration with other teams and market groups within Arup locally, regionally and globally;
• Seeking new project opportunities for Arup in Ontario and chipping in to or leading business development activities including preparing proposals;
• Establishing relationships with current and future key clients and partners and encouraging healthy long-term relationships;
• Proactively engaging with clients and contractors to prepare high quality, technically efficient and cost-effective project solutions; and
• Encouraging a culture and managing processes that achieve quality outcomes.
At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective - in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.
You will have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning - to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.
Is this role right for you?
• Bachelor's/Master's degree or equivalent experience in Civil Engineering;
• 12+ years of industry recognized experience in design and management of projects with emphasis on bridges and infrastructure projects in the highways and rail sectors;
• Professional license in Ontario; in other provinces would be an asset;
• MTO RAQS qualification in Bridge Engineering for Design & Evaluation - Complex Structures (multi-span) and for Rehabilitation would be an asset;
• Strong technical, leadership and management skills;
• Experience with sophisticated multidisciplinary projects;
• Experience in analysis and design of new bridges and rehabilitation/retrofit of existing bridges;
• Proficient in local codes & standards, and provincial standard details and construction specifications;
• Experience with DBB and alternative delivery procurement;
• Strong industry presence, with an established client network in Ontario and private sector clients; and
• Effective presentation skills.
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What we offer you
At Arup, we care about each member's success, so we can grow together.
Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive - through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.
We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup's legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.
Benefits at Work - At Arup, we have a comprehensive and valuable benefits program that works for our employees and their families. These are 100% paid for by Arup expect for optional life insurance. These benefits provide health and welfare security for you as well as paid time off for rest and renewal. Our Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually) provides an opportunity for you to share in the success of the Firm. As a valued employee of Arup, you can also choose to participate in our GRRSP 5% company match to help you save for your future.
Flexible Working - We believe that flexible arrangements create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people. Options for alternative schedules and the ability to work outside of the office for a portion of your workweek are available.
Hiring Range - The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in Toronto is $155,000 to $175,000 per year. This range is commensurate with experience, educational background, and skill level. Benefits are not included in the base salary. Please note hiring ranges for candidates performing work outside of Toronto will differ.
Different people, shared values
Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas - this drives our excellence.
Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion - we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.
Our Toronto office is located on ceded and unceded lands of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishinabewaki, and the Haudenosaunee (hoe-dee-no-SHOW-nee). We acknowledge this land and its people to build a shared understanding of how our collective past brings us to where we are today. Through our ever-developing commitments, we strive to strengthen our relationships with this land, its people, and its treaties to shape a better, more inclusive world.
We will be reviewing our candidates for this position on a rolling basis. Once you have applied you will be evaluated and potentially moved on to the next round, at which point a member of the talent resourcing team will reach out to you directly.
Arup is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, spouse of a protected veteran, or disability.
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