Engineering Manager – Structural Engineering, Bridges
Lead a structural engineering team delivering major infrastructure projects. Mentor engineers, drive technical excellence, and shape the future of innovative bridge and steel solutions.
📍 London, ON Area (On-Site)
💼 Full-Time | Permanent
💰 $140,000 – $150,000 + Bonus + Benefits + Pension
Lead the Engineering Team. Shape Canada's Infrastructure.
We're partnering confidentially with a respected Canadian infrastructure manufacturer seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead its Structural Engineering team.
This is a unique opportunity for a licensed Professional Engineer who enjoys balancing technical excellence with people leadership. You'll serve as the engineering leader, mentor and develop engineers and designers, establish technical standards, and work closely with executive leadership to deliver complex steel bridge and structural infrastructure projects across Canada.
If you're currently leading structural engineering teams within a consulting environment and looking for greater ownership, influence, and long-term career growth, we'd like to hear from you.
Why Join?
Lead the engineering function for a growing Canadian infrastructure organization
Report directly to executive leadership with significant influence on technical direction
Mentor and develop engineers, EITs, and designers
High-impact leadership role combining engineering, innovation, and business collaboration
Competitive compensation, bonus potential, comprehensive benefits, and company pension
Stable organization with long-term growth opportunities
What You'll Be Doing
Engineering Leadership
Lead, mentor, coach, and develop a team of Structural Engineers, EITs, and Designers
Establish engineering standards, best practices, and quality processes
Build a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing engineering culture
Support recruitment, succession planning, and professional development
Technical Leadership
Act as Engineer-of-Record and provide technical oversight for structural engineering deliverables
Review engineering designs, calculations, drawings, and specifications
Ensure compliance with Canadian engineering standards and applicable design codes
Provide technical guidance on complex structural and bridge projects
Project & Business Support
Collaborate with Sales, Operations, Manufacturing, and Project Management teams
Support project planning, value engineering, estimating, and constructability reviews
Assist customers, consultants, contractors, and project stakeholders with technical solutions
Improve engineering workflows, efficiency, and project execution
Innovation & Continuous Improvement
Lead engineering process improvements and standardization initiatives
Evaluate new technologies, structural systems, and design methodologies
Support product development and engineering innovation
Monitor engineering KPIs and recommend operational improvements
What We're Looking For
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering
Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or eligibility for registration in Ontario
8+ years of Structural Engineering experience
Previous leadership experience managing or mentoring engineers and technical teams
Strong structural steel and infrastructure engineering background
Excellent understanding of Canadian design standards and engineering best practices
Strong communication, leadership, and client relationship skills
Preferred
Bridge engineering experience
Consulting engineering background
Engineer-of-Record experience
Experience reviewing and sealing engineering documents
Experience with RISA 3D, Midas Civil, IDEA StatiCa, AutoCAD, or SolidWorks
Experience collaborating with manufacturing or fabrication teams
Ideal Backgrounds
We're particularly interested in candidates from:
Structural Engineering Consulting
Bridge Engineering
Heavy Civil Infrastructure
Structural Steel
Transportation Infrastructure
Industrial Structures
Engineering Consulting Firms
Steel Fabrication
Design-Build Organizations
Who Will Thrive Here?
You'll succeed if you:
Enjoy leading and developing engineering teams
Balance technical excellence with practical business decision-making
Thrive in collaborative environments with direct access to leadership
Want to influence engineering strategy, innovation, and organizational growth
Are looking to transition from consulting into a role with greater ownership and long-term impact
Apply Today
If you're an experienced Structural Engineering leader looking to shape infrastructure projects while building and mentoring a high-performing engineering team, we'd welcome a confidential conversation.
Apply today to learn more.
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