Joining Arup  

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, Civil Structural and Offshore Structures (BCOS) team undertakes exciting and challenging engineering mandates for major bridge and transit projects throughout Canada! Our projects include being the Technical Advisor role to Metrolinx for the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension and for the GO Rail Expansion - On Corridor Works (OnCorr), the design of the Keating Channel footbridge for Waterfront Toronto, the Technical Advisor role to Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) for the replacement of the iconic Alexandra Bridge in Ottawa and the Technical Advisor to the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility (MTMD) for the replacement of the 2km Ile d'Orléans Bridge with a 430m cable stay span near Quebec City.

The BCOS Engineer will work from our Toronto office, in a hybrid working environment. They will contribute to all project phases, including planning, design, procurement, and construction, for transportation structures such as railway, highway, and pedestrian bridges.

 

The opportunity
 

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.

• Assist in the concept, preliminary, and detailed design of bridges, culverts, retaining walls, and other civil structures.
• Perform calculations and prepare design documentation under the guidance of senior engineers; review the work of EITs as appropriate.
• Support quality control activities by participating in independent reviews and checks of structural designs.
• Collaborate with CAD and BIM staff to support drawing production and provide necessary design information.
• Contribute to the preparation of construction specifications and tender documentation as part of a project team.
• Assist in managing smaller project tasks or work packages to help ensure delivery on schedule, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Participate in meetings with clients to present work, discuss design issues, and support project coordination efforts under the direction of senior staff.
• Support the proposal preparation process for bridge design projects as required.

Is this role right for you?

• Bachelor’s or Master's degree or equivalent experience in Civil/Structural Engineering
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer in Ontario (P. Eng.).
• 5 years or more of experience with prior work experience in infrastructure/bridge projects, preferably in Ontario.
• Thorough understanding and design experience using applicable codes and standards, notably CSA S6, AREMA and Metrolinx Guidelines.
• Experience with the analysis and design of new bridges and civil structures, and rehabilitation of existing structures.
• Ability to prepare comprehensive engineering reports, condition assessment reports, design reports, presentations, technical proposals and specifications.
• Ability to communicate successfully (verbally, written, and in executive presentations) with internal and external clients and collaborators, and build well-developed teams and positive relationships.
• Proficiency with structural design and analysis software with bridge engineering applications; working experience with MIDAS or other similar software.
• Experience in parametric modelling using Rhino and Grasshopper would be an asset.
   

Please note that all applicants must apply directly via the job portal. If this role is not quite what you are looking for but you are interested in other opportunities for a future with purpose, please sign up to our Talent Community where you will be kept up to date with roles suitable for you to shape a better world. 

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 except 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.  

Toronto Hiring Range – The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in Toronto is $90,000 to $105,000 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 and will consider applications from all qualified individuals. Every job applicant will be treated equally, fairly and with respect regarding race, colour, ancestry, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, civil status, age (except as provided by law), creed/religion, political convictions, language, ethnic or national origin, disability/handicap, pardoned record of offences, social condition (marital or family status, receipt of social assistance), and any other ground protected by the applicable human rights legislation.  

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.    

Our Application Process  

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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