Structural Engineer

Arcadis • Toronto, ON

7d • CA$93,000 - CA$140,000

About The Position

Arcadis is seeking a Structural Engineer to join their Rail & Transit team. This role will support the planning, design, assessment, and delivery of structural works for a variety of railway projects. The engineer will contribute to complex, multidisciplinary assignments involving rail corridor infrastructure, bridges, retaining walls, tunnels, stations, ancillary structures, and rehabilitation or upgrade works for passenger and freight rail systems. The successful candidate will collaborate with internal teams, clients, contractors, and stakeholders to deliver technically sound and commercially viable solutions that improve mobility outcomes. The ideal candidate possesses strong structural engineering fundamentals, experience in transportation or railway environments, and a commitment to delivering safe, integrated, and sustainable infrastructure solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with a specialization in Structural Engineering
• Professional Engineer designation (P.Eng.) or eligibility for registration with the applicable provincial engineering association
• Progressive experience in structural engineering design and delivery, preferably in rail, transit, transportation, or other linear infrastructure environments
• Demonstrated experience with structural analysis, design, and detailing of steel, concrete, masonry, and/or timber structures
• Knowledge of applicable Canadian design codes and standards, including structural and transportation-related requirements
• Strong understanding of multidisciplinary project delivery in complex infrastructure settings
• Proficiency with structural engineering software and design tools relevant to analysis and documentation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear technical documentation and engage effectively with clients and stakeholders

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with rail authority, transit agency, or owner requirements is considered a strong asset
• Experience undertaking inspections, evaluations, and rehabilitation design for existing assets is an asset
• Experience with BIM / digital delivery environments and coordination platforms is an asset

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, analysis, design, and delivery of structural components for railway and transit projects, including new builds, rehabilitation, and asset renewal programs.
• Prepare and review design calculations, technical reports, drawings, specifications, and contract documents in accordance with applicable codes, standards, client requirements, and railway-specific design criteria.
• Undertake condition assessments, inspections, structural evaluations, and rehabilitation recommendations for existing railway assets.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (track, civil, geotechnical, drainage, systems, signalling, electrical, roadway) to develop integrated design solutions.
• Participate in design reviews, interdisciplinary coordination meetings, risk reviews, and constructability assessments.
• Support effective project delivery through management of scope, deliverables, schedules, and budgets, focusing on technical quality and client satisfaction.
• Provide support during procurement and construction phases, including shop drawing reviews, responses to RFIs, field reviews, and site support.
• Contribute to proposals, technical approaches, and client presentations for new opportunities.
• Promote a culture of health and safety, technical excellence, innovation, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
• Build trusted relationships with clients and project teams and represent Arcadis with professionalism and integrity.

Benefits

• Sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions
• Opportunity to improve quality of life
• Work on complex challenges and deliver impact
• Meaningful work delivering sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet
• Opportunity to make your mark on your career, colleagues, clients, life, and the world
• Create a lasting legacy

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level