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About the Role

Arcadis is seeking a Technical Director (Structures) with expertise in Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO) projects to join our Roads and Highways Ontario team. In this role, you will provide technical leadership for bridge and structural engineering deliverables, working closely with geotechnical, roadway, drainage, and other disciplines to develop integrated solutions for MTO clients. You will be responsible for ensuring technical excellence, appropriate governance, and consistent quality across complex transportation projects, while supporting the continued growth of our bridges/structures and geotechnical capability for MTO work. This role is a combination of technical leadership, project delivery support, and stakeholder management. You will act as a senior technical advisor and reviewer for bridge/structural and geotechnical interfaces, providing guidance on MTO standards and requirements, risk management, constructability, and design innovation. You will contribute to the direction and growth of the MTO structures practice within the firm and help drive continuous improvement of technical tools, standards, and quality processes.

Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership for bridge and structural engineering deliverables.
Work closely with geotechnical, roadway, drainage, and other disciplines to develop integrated solutions for MTO clients.
Ensure technical excellence, appropriate governance, and consistent quality across complex transportation projects.
Support the continued growth of bridges/structures and geotechnical capability for MTO work.
Act as a senior technical advisor and reviewer for bridge/structural and geotechnical interfaces.
Provide guidance on MTO standards and requirements, risk management, constructability, and design innovation.
Contribute to the direction and growth of the MTO structures practice within the firm.
Help drive continuous improvement of technical tools, standards, and quality processes.
Take a Technical Director (Structures) role on a range of MTO projects.
Provide consultancy services for projects.
Develop solutions that address complex MTO requirements (including staging, traffic management constraints, utility/rail interfaces, and constructability).
Build a professional profile and reputation within the industry and within Arcadis.
Establish effective, multi-disciplinary teams to deliver bridge/structural and geotechnical components successfully.
Manage technical risk mitigation, safety in design, and value in design and delivery processes.
Define and implement technical review plans, key milestones, and reporting at all stages.
Support the development of staff by coaching and mentoring on bridge design, structural rehabilitation, foundation and earthworks considerations, and MTO-specific issues.
Help establish and consolidate relationships with MTO and other public sector clients.
Use sector knowledge to identify and pursue opportunities.
Provide technical leadership input into the bidding process.
Act as a technical authority for structures and the structures–geotechnical interface.
Ensure designs are coordinated, compliant with MTO standards, and delivered to required quality, schedule, and budget.
Promote consistent technical governance and a strong safety culture.
Support the development of staff assigned to your projects.
Help identify training and mentoring needs to strengthen bridge and geotechnical delivery capability.
Support the recruitment and capability-building of the structures team by providing input on role requirements, participating in interviews as needed, and contributing to onboarding and technical development plans.
Provide technical direction and oversight for complex bridge and structural rehabilitation/new design assignments.
Ensure clear communication and collaboration between Arcadis colleagues and subconsultants.
Contribute to the development and delivery of innovative, practical solutions for MTO clients that resolve complex problems.
Coach and mentor professionals to support the growth of Arcadis’ bridges/structures and geotechnical talent pool.

Requirements

15–20+ years consulting experience delivering MTO (or similar) transportation infrastructure projects, including leading complex multi-disciplinary teams across structures (bridges), geotechnical, roadway, and related disciplines.
P.Eng Ontario
RAQS qualification for MTO assignments
Demonstrated technical authority in bridge/structural engineering with strong understanding of geotechnical considerations (foundations, retaining systems, slopes/earthworks), plus commercial and project delivery acumen.
Previous relevant experience including leadership of the development and implementation of bridge/structural and geotechnical engineering solutions for MTO projects, including technical governance, independent checks, and design reviews.
Previously worked in a Technical Director, Structures Lead, or senior structural/bridge engineering leadership role with significant MTO bridges experience and proven ability to lead complex multi-disciplinary teams.
Experience working with municipalities across Ontario as a project lead/manager.
Experience working with other Canadian municipalities is an asset.
Eligibility for an ing. designation in Quebec is an asset.
French language proficiency is considered an asset.

Skills

Bridge engineering
Structural engineering
Geotechnical engineering
Roadway design
Drainage design
Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO) projects
Technical leadership
Project delivery
Stakeholder management
Risk management
Constructability
Design innovation
Quality control
Governance
Safety in design
Value in design
Coaching
Mentoring
Client relationship management
Bidding process
Technical authority
Independent checks
Design reviews
Team leadership
Commercial acumen
Project delivery acumen

Location

Ontario

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Senior
Technical Director

Education Level

P.Eng Ontario
RAQS qualification

Salary/Compensations

$131,120 - $196,680

Benefits

Meaningful work
Opportunity to make an impact
Skills-based approach to career pathing
Sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet
Opportunity to make your mark on your career, colleagues, clients, life, and the world

About the Company

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.
We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life.
We believe everyone has an important role to play.
With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.
We are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.
You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet.
Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.
Together, we can create a lasting legacy.
Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Equal Opportunity

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions.
Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people.
We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.
We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.