Senior Engineer

Reporting to the Engineering Manager and supported by Technical Leads, the Senior Geo Structural Engineer leads the design and delivery of  high-risk  geostructural projects—primarily buried bridges, retaining walls/abutments, and sound barrier walls—for Canadian and international markets. The role blends structural and geotechnical expertise (including soil–structure interaction) to manage technical risk, solve complex field/fabrication issues, and mentor engineers/designers while contributing to AIL’s culture of collaboration, curiosity, resilience, leadership, and accountability.

Key responsibilities

Lead designer for  high-risk  projects involving buried bridges, bridge abutments, footings, retaining walls, and sound barrier wall systems (Canada + international).

Lead  moderate and high-risk R&D  initiatives from concept through validation and implementation.

Resolve complex issues that arise during  fabrication and construction , including field support and corrective design actions.

Lead project  value-add  initiatives (cost, constructability, schedule, performance improvements).

Mentor and coach engineers and designers; support capability development and technical consistency.

Participate actively in relevant  industry forums , committees, and standards activities.

Lead initiatives to improve  department quality and KPIs  (e.g., design cycle time, NCRs, rework reduction, safety/constructability outcomes).

Identify opportunities to improve project solutions and drive  design improvements  across methods, standards, and product applications.

Perform Geostructural Designer/Engineer duties as required.

Qualifications

Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.)

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with strong knowledge of structural and geotechnical engineering

Master’s degree and/or formal experience in  soil–structure interaction  is an asset

7+ years  engineering experience, including soil–structure interaction exposure

Refined analysis/finite element capability in geotechnical and/or structural domains

Familiarity with  PLAXIS  is an asset

Strong leadership and interpersonal skills to collaborate with internal technical sales and external clients

Excellent critical thinking, judgment, and problem-solving for high-risk technical decisions

Strong project management skills (scope, schedule, risk, stakeholders)

Bilingual (English/French) is an asset

Primary Responsibilities

Lead design on  high-risk  projects and provide final technical direction within assigned scope

Lead/own  standard analysis and design methods  for a major geostructural product line

Lead industry/standards participation and represent AIL in technical forums

Work cross-functionally (Engineering, Sales, Manufacturing, QA, Field/Construction) to  reduce technical risk  and improve solution value

Mentor engineers/designers; elevate technical consistency and quality

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