Apply By: Friday, September 12, 2025 11:59 pm EDT

Lead Engineer, Structural (East Region)

Job ID:

232347

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of Transportation

Division:

Transportation Infrastructure Management Division, Design and Engineering Branch

City:

Kingston

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

1 Permanent, 1 Temporary contract for up to 12 months, with possibility of extension

Job code:

PE0402 - Barg-Eng 04 Design

Salary:

$100,927.00 - $151,384.00 Per year

Are you ready to lead transformative infrastructure projects that protect and enhance our transportation corridors?

In this dynamic role with the Engineering Program Delivery East, Structural Engineering department, you will guide bridge and structural initiatives from concept to completion, supervise top-tier engineering teams, and drive innovation to ensure smart, sustainable investments of public funds.

Make your mark where engineering meets impact!

About the job

In this role, you will:

• provide engineering expertise to safeguard the well-being of vehicular transportation corridors
• plan, manage and deliver bridge and infrastructure projects
• carry out structure rehabilitation design, inspections, hydrology studies and construction liaison
• lead and provide technical supervision to internal teams of professional engineers and technicians in structural design
• acquire external consultants, overseeing their work and evaluating performance
• generate and pursue innovative solutions to ensure wise investment of tax dollars.

What you bring to the team

Mandatory:

• You are a Professional Engineer, licensed with the Association of Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO).
• You possess a valid Ontario Class “G” Driver's License.

Technical knowledge:

You have:

• proven knowledge and experience in structural engineering and design practices pertaining to bridges, culverts and other transportation structures (design, analysis, evaluation, rehabilitation)
• knowledge of hydrology studies, road design, soils, foundations, and construction practices
• proficiency working with related structural computer programs
• demonstrated knowledge of the Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code (CHBDC)
• working knowledge of structural maintenance, inspections and operations, foundation rehabilitation and hydrology designs, and structural planning

Project management and technical administration skills:

You have:

• the ability to manage consultant assignments, identify and resolve technical and administrative issues

• demonstrated abilities in contract preparation and delivery processes

• proven competency in project management and technical administration of structural projects

• proven abilities in contract preparation and delivery processes

• effective organizational skills and the ability to manage concurrent projects.

This position requires the completion of in-house design work and providing your engineering seal to assume professional responsibility for your documents and drawings.

Problem-solving and decision-making skills:

You have:

• the ability to identify problems, gather necessary information, investigate, interpret, analyze risks and resolve issues
• effective decision-making skills and the ability to prepare contingency plans and actions
• the ability to display professional, effective judgement.

Communication, Interpersonal and leadership skills:

You have:

• verbal communication skills to exchange information, discuss mutual problems and provide or obtain advice
• written communication skills to prepare correspondence, reports and various documents.
• interpersonal and leadership skills to ensure effective team work.

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

• diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• accessibility
• Anti-Racism Policy

Additional information:

Apply by:

Friday, September 12, 2025 11:59 pm EDT

Position details:

• 1 English Permanent - Full Time, 1355 John Counter Blvd, Kingston, East Region
• 1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 1355 John Counter Blvd, Kingston, East Region

Compensation group:

Professional Engineers, Government of Ontario

Work hours:

Schedule 6

Category:

Science and Engineering

Posted on:

Thursday, August 21, 2025

Note:

• E-MT-232347/25(2)

How to apply:

• You must apply online.

• Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.

• Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.

• Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.

• OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.

• If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.

Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.

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