Senior Bridge Engineer – Rail Specialty at Gft in Toronto, Ontario, Canada | Kablio

Role

Description

bridge design

bridge rehabilitation

bridge inspection

project management

design execution

mentoring

Securing, planning, directing and monitoring all aspects of small to large scale multi-discipline bridge projects involving a diverse project staff. Oversight of activities related to Bridge Design, Bridge Rehabilitation and Bridge Inspection.
Serving as a Project Manager, Task Manager and/or Bridge Technical Advisor on Project Pursuits.
Mentoring junior to intermediate staff.
Reinforcing and continuing to establish strategic market position/service offerings for the group to align with client needs and Gannett Fleming TranSystems strategic initiatives.
Executing the design work on a variety of bridge projects involving a range of technical complexity.

Requirements

rail bridge

arema

p.eng.

bachelor's

8-12 yrs

project mgmt

Must have the ability to interact with various design teams, have excellent organizational, project management and communication both written and verbal skills.
Experience in writing/development of project proposals and letters of interest.
Demonstrated success in managing preliminary and final design, preparation of construction documents, specifications, cost estimates, project scheduling and subcontractor management.
Solid client relationships and willingness to help lead bid, proposal and presentation efforts.
8 - 12 years of bridge related rail bridge design experience.
Candidate should be well versed in the use of AREMA Standards.
Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
Experience with inspection and condition assessment of bridges is preferred.
P.Eng. required

Benefits

Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations.
Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

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Visa Sponsorship

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Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Top 500 Design Firm

Ranked in ENR's Top 500

Ranked in Engineering News-Record's (ENR) Top 500 design firms, showcasing significant industry recognition.

130+ Offices

National Presence

Operates through more than 130 offices across North America, delivering regional and national infrastructure services.

Born from over a century of legacy, GFT emerged through the integration of Gannett Fleming, TranSystems and five acquired firms.
Its rebrand reflects a unified national platform offering architecture, engineering and construction across complex infrastructure markets.
Projects span transportation, water, power generation, and civic building design, showcasing expertise in critical infrastructure sectors.
Its financial strength is underpinned by private equity ownership and consistent recognition in industry rankings.
An unusual fact: it merged two storied firms and five others, creating an AEC powerhouse attuned to community-scale impact.

Culture + Values

Caring: “We care about people, cultures, and opinions and show everyone equal respect.”
Committed: “We are committed to our company, to education and the innovation of new technologies.”
Collaborative: “We work together as a team of individuals with different talents. We actively share knowledge, feedback and ideas… One company, one team.”
Courageous: “We have the courage to develop new, breakthrough innovations and think outside of the box.”
Creative: “We embrace different perspectives, challenge the norm, ask questions, and look for solutions to any challenge.”

Environment + Sustainability

2025 Target

Climate Neutrality

Aimed at achieving climate neutrality in operations through GreenCoding.

50% Reduction

Emissions Target

Plan to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by half from 2020 levels by 2030.

10% Drop

Emissions Fall

Achieved a 10% year-over-year decrease in greenhouse gas emissions in 2023.

Rating B

Climate Performance

Received a CDP Climate Rating of B, exceeding industry benchmarks.

Near-term science-based targets approved by SBTi: reduce Scope 1 + 2 emissions by 50% from 2020 baseline by 2030.
Reduce Scope 3 emissions intensity by 60% per euro of value added by 2030 (vs 2020).
Achieved CDP Climate Rating of B in 2023, exceeding IT & Software Development segment benchmark.
Voluntary audit under European Sustainability Reporting Standards and SBTi‑validated 2030 targets.

Inclusion & Diversity

77 Graduates Expanded

WomenTech Mentoring Programme

The WomenTech Mentoring Programme expanded to 15 countries in 2023, graduate more women into leadership roles through mentorship.

3 Editions in 2022

WomenTech Mentoring

The WomenTech Mentoring Programme ran 3 editions in 2022, supporting 55 mentees in their professional growth.

77 Graduates

WomenTech Mentoring

The WomenTech Mentoring Programme successfully graduated 77 individuals through its menteeship program.

Committed to cultivating a culture where employees feel safe, respected and connected.
Support women through Women@GFT network to share experiences and knowledge.

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Services overview

Insights & news

Career opportunities

Role

Description

bridge design

bridge rehabilitation

bridge inspection

project management

design execution

mentoring

Securing, planning, directing and monitoring all aspects of small to large scale multi-discipline bridge projects involving a diverse project staff. Oversight of activities related to Bridge Design, Bridge Rehabilitation and Bridge Inspection.
Serving as a Project Manager, Task Manager and/or Bridge Technical Advisor on Project Pursuits.
Mentoring junior to intermediate staff.
Reinforcing and continuing to establish strategic market position/service offerings for the group to align with client needs and Gannett Fleming TranSystems strategic initiatives.
Executing the design work on a variety of bridge projects involving a range of technical complexity.

Requirements

rail bridge

arema

p.eng.

bachelor's

8-12 yrs

project mgmt

Must have the ability to interact with various design teams, have excellent organizational, project management and communication both written and verbal skills.
Experience in writing/development of project proposals and letters of interest.
Demonstrated success in managing preliminary and final design, preparation of construction documents, specifications, cost estimates, project scheduling and subcontractor management.
Solid client relationships and willingness to help lead bid, proposal and presentation efforts.
8 - 12 years of bridge related rail bridge design experience.
Candidate should be well versed in the use of AREMA Standards.
Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
Experience with inspection and condition assessment of bridges is preferred.
P.Eng. required

Benefits

Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations.
Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Top 500 Design Firm

Ranked in ENR's Top 500

Ranked in Engineering News-Record's (ENR) Top 500 design firms, showcasing significant industry recognition.

130+ Offices

National Presence

Operates through more than 130 offices across North America, delivering regional and national infrastructure services.

Born from over a century of legacy, GFT emerged through the integration of Gannett Fleming, TranSystems and five acquired firms.
Its rebrand reflects a unified national platform offering architecture, engineering and construction across complex infrastructure markets.
Projects span transportation, water, power generation, and civic building design, showcasing expertise in critical infrastructure sectors.
Its financial strength is underpinned by private equity ownership and consistent recognition in industry rankings.
An unusual fact: it merged two storied firms and five others, creating an AEC powerhouse attuned to community-scale impact.

Culture + Values

Caring: “We care about people, cultures, and opinions and show everyone equal respect.”
Committed: “We are committed to our company, to education and the innovation of new technologies.”
Collaborative: “We work together as a team of individuals with different talents. We actively share knowledge, feedback and ideas… One company, one team.”
Courageous: “We have the courage to develop new, breakthrough innovations and think outside of the box.”
Creative: “We embrace different perspectives, challenge the norm, ask questions, and look for solutions to any challenge.”

Environment + Sustainability

2025 Target

Climate Neutrality

Aimed at achieving climate neutrality in operations through GreenCoding.

50% Reduction

Emissions Target

Plan to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by half from 2020 levels by 2030.

10% Drop

Emissions Fall

Achieved a 10% year-over-year decrease in greenhouse gas emissions in 2023.

Rating B

Climate Performance

Received a CDP Climate Rating of B, exceeding industry benchmarks.

Near-term science-based targets approved by SBTi: reduce Scope 1 + 2 emissions by 50% from 2020 baseline by 2030.
Reduce Scope 3 emissions intensity by 60% per euro of value added by 2030 (vs 2020).
Achieved CDP Climate Rating of B in 2023, exceeding IT & Software Development segment benchmark.
Voluntary audit under European Sustainability Reporting Standards and SBTi‑validated 2030 targets.

Inclusion & Diversity

77 Graduates Expanded

WomenTech Mentoring Programme

The WomenTech Mentoring Programme expanded to 15 countries in 2023, graduate more women into leadership roles through mentorship.

3 Editions in 2022

WomenTech Mentoring

The WomenTech Mentoring Programme ran 3 editions in 2022, supporting 55 mentees in their professional growth.

77 Graduates

WomenTech Mentoring

The WomenTech Mentoring Programme successfully graduated 77 individuals through its menteeship program.

Committed to cultivating a culture where employees feel safe, respected and connected.
Support women through Women@GFT network to share experiences and knowledge.

Articles

Services overview

Insights & news

Career opportunities