Senior Structural Engineer

Montréal, QC
On-site
Posted Nov 6, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 10+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Posting language: English

Job summary

Lead and manage structural engineering assignments, including studies, analysis, design, modeling, and inspections for bridges and other railway structures. Supervise and develop team members, ensure deliverable quality and compliance with requirements, schedules, and budgets, and collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams.

Job details

SYSTRA Canada is part of the SYSTRA group, an international consulting and engineering group, a world leader in the design of transport infrastructures. SYSTRA Canada is an engineering and consulting firm whose primary focus is to offer transportation solutions, whether for passengers or goods: feasibility studies of building a new railway line, increasing the capacity of the existing infrastructure, privatization of a railway. Understand better who we are by visiting www.systracanada.com. Context Put your expertise to work on essential railway infrastructure and help shape the bridges and structures of tomorrow. In this key role, you’ll lead engaging projects, share your knowledge, and collaborate with a passionate, multidisciplinary team. Missions/Main Duties Provide leadership within the structural engineering team, including supervising team members and supporting their professional development. Manage structural engineering assignments from defining requirements through to delivering the final work. Lead and carry out structural studies, analyses, design, and modelling, particularly for bridges and other railway structures. Plan and conduct structural inspections, assess findings, and make recommendations. Ensure the technical quality of deliverables and compliance with applicable requirements, schedules, and budgets. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and clients, and contribute to the preparation of proposals. Profile/Skills Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, with a specialization or significant experience in structural engineering. A master’s degree in structural engineering is an asset. Licensed member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ). Years of experience: At least 10 years of relevant experience in structural engineering and railway structures, gained across a range of projects, including feasibility studies, detailed design, construction, and maintenance. Technical Skills Proficiency in structural analysis, design, and modelling, particularly for steel and concrete bridges and other railway structures. Knowledge of applicable codes and requirements, as well as railway loads, dynamic effects, and structural fatigue. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both French and English.* Why bilingualism is required: You will work with a diverse range of clients, including French- and English-speaking companies. Bilingualism is essential to building strong client relationships, understanding their specific needs, and communicating effectively in their preferred language. Personal And Soft Skills Strong analytical, synthesis, and problem-solving skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams. SYSTRA Canada is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values applications from all and offers employment equity based on the merits and abilities of candidates and personnel. Note: In this description, the masculine gender is used for easy reading purposes and includes the feminine. We use AI-enabled tools in our recruitment platform (iCIMS) for tasks like resume parsing and candidate matching. These tools do not make hiring decisions; all applications are reviewed by a human recruiter, and final decisions are made by our hiring team. For questions about our hiring process or AI tools, please contact [email protected]. Workplace Type

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a structural engineering specialization or significant structural engineering experience, OIQ licensure, and at least 10 years of relevant experience, including railway structures. Candidates should be proficient in structural analysis, design, and modeling; understand applicable codes, railway loads, dynamic effects, and fatigue; and communicate effectively in French and English.