Senior Bridge Engineer

Vancouver, B.C

KCB is a multidisciplinary engineering, geoscience, and environmental consulting firm grounded in our values of Passion, Integrity, and Excellence. With teams across North America, South America, Australasia, and Europe, we bring together global technical knowledge, local insight, and a shared commitment to solving complex challenges that matter.

Today's challenges demand more than just technical knowledge; they require collaboration, creativity, and a deep understanding of the communities, industries, and environments that we support. At KCB, our team collaborates across regions and disciplines to bring practical thinking, technical excellence, and diverse perspectives to every project.

We are problem-solvers at heart. Our teams bring passion to complex challenges, integrity to every client relationship and excellence to the solutions we deliver for communities, industries, and future generations.

Guided by our long-term ambition of Globally Connected Excellence and our purpose of Sustaining the Future, we work alongside our clients to deliver lasting solutions that strengthen resilience and benefit future generations.

The Opportunity:

Our Klohn Crippen Berger (KCB) office in Vancouver, B.C is looking for a Senior Bridge Engineer to lead complex bridge design projects from concept to completion. This role will work closely with clients, multidisciplinary teams, and stakeholders. In addition to your technical expertise, you will manage project delivery, including budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation.

This role will give you the opportunity to:

• Lead the structural design and analysis of bridges and related infrastructure for both new construction and rehabilitation projects.

• Provide mentorship for engineers, technicians, and drafters.

• Oversee project management activities, including budgeting, resource planning, timelines, and deliverables.

• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, providing technical advice and ensuring clear communication throughout the project lifecycle.

• Collaborate with internal teams (civil, geotechnical, transportation) and external stakeholders (contractors, government agencies) to ensure project goals are met.

• Conduct site visits and inspections as required to monitor project progress and ensure design compliance.

• Prepare technical reports, design documents, specifications, and presentations for both internal and external audiences.

• Mentor and provide guidance to junior engineers and project team members.

• Ensure all projects comply with industry standards, safety regulations, and environmental considerations.

Current and past projects include Keating Cross Road Flyover (Saanich, BC), 78 Street Interchange (Delta, BC), Dry Creek Bridge (Hudson’s Hope, BC), Hwy 407 East Phase 2 Design Build (Oshawa, ON), and Vedder Bridge Replacement Design Build (Chilliwack, BC).

What we require:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering (Master’s degree is an asset).

• Professional designation (P. Eng) with EGBC, or eligibility to apply within the year

• 15+ years of experience in bridge design, including both structural analysis and construction support.

• Proven skillset in managing large-scale infrastructure projects within the consulting engineering sector.

• Proficiency in structural design software such as AutoCAD, SAP2000, STAAD.Pro, or similar tools.

• An ability to foster relationships, cultivating client engagement and team support.

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, while maintaining scope, team and budget continuity.

What we offer:

The expected salary range for this position is $130,000 to $180,000 per year. The offered salary is based on an individual evaluation of applicable experience, education, and skill level. In addition to salary, total compensation includes:

• Hybrid work opportunities

• Annual performance and salary review

• Vacation policy that aligns to your experience

• Paid OT, and sick days

• Flexible benefits, including RRSP, social, and mental well-being initiatives

• Dedication to World Economic Forum’s “Four Pillars” of Environment Social Governance framework, Governance, People, Planet and Prosperity

We are a global organization committed developing a respectful workplace founded on the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion. We strive to be a workplace where our employees, clients, and the communities in the regions we operate, feel valued and are treated equitable. We respect the uniqueness that makes you, you. We encourage applications from all qualified career seekers, regardless of gender, sex, religion, or nationality.

To learn more about projects you could be a part of check out Projects - KCB (klohn.com) and our Careers page for more details.