Bridge Design Lead managing freight and passenger rail bridge design, rehabilitation, and construction support. Delivering sustainable infrastructure solutions for public and private clients at Arcadis.
Responsibilities
Manage and deliver multidisciplinary bridge analysis, rehabilitation, and design projects from planning through detailed design and construction
Produce, supervise, and manage engineering design products for freight rail bridge rehabilitation, replacement, and new design projects
Lead teams in defining design criteria, work scope, budgets, schedules, work plans, and technical direction
Prepare and check engineering calculations, structural analysis models, drawings, specifications, quantities, cost estimates, and technical reports
Develop design concepts and evaluate rehabilitation and replacement options
Prepare procurement documents, design packages, proposals, and technical analyses covering rail loading, fatigue, member capacity, substructure performance, staging, and constructability
Provide construction-phase engineering services, including reviewing shop drawings and contractor submissions, responding to RFIs, and coordinating disciplines
Assess existing complex freight rail bridges and rail-related structures
Lead technical investigations with inspection teams and specialized sub-consultants
Recommend strengthening, renewal, and replacement strategies
Complete life cycle cost analyses
Lead project pursuits, budget estimates, staffing assessments, and proposal writing
Assemble and manage project teams, control budgets and schedules, and ensure deliverable quality
Maintain client relationships and manage financial reporting
Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and railway-specific regulations
Provide technical guidance to CAD Designer/Drafters, Designers, and less experienced engineers
Support team growth and development across multiple freight rail bridge design projects
Requirements
4-year degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from a recognized post-secondary institution
10+ years progressive rail bridge engineering design experience
Strong communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, and collaborative skills
Ability to provide effective technical mentoring to less experienced engineers
Must be a licensed Professional Engineer in Ontario, Alberta or BC
Technical knowledge of bridge engineering design and analysis principles
Excellent technical report writing experience and skills
Proficiency in 3D modelling analysis software (CSI Bridge or MIDAS Civil) is a must
Benefits
Skills-based career development approach
Equal opportunity and affirmative action employment
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