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GHD

Catalyzes regional engineering and construction innovation

Intermediate Bridge CAD Designer

Full-Time
$62.9k - $104.9k
Senior
Bachelor's
Toronto, ON, Canada+2 moreMore locations: Mississauga, ON, Canada | Whitby, ON, Canada
HybridThree days in the office per week; the role may also be based in Markham or Waterloo.
Architecture & Civil EngineeringStructural Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • At least 5 years of relevant design experience with bridges and related steel or concrete structures.
  • Experience with bridge rehabilitation techniques and methodologies.
  • Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Bentley, and ProjectWise.
  • A diploma in Structural Technology or a related field from an accredited institution.
  • A valid Ontario driver's license.
  • Ability to work independently and provide direction to other project-team members.
Responsibilities
  • Develop working drawings from equipment specifications, engineering notes, sketches, and detailed drawings, ensuring that they meet company and industry standards and codes.
  • Provide project design support as part of a team, including mentorship and guidance to junior staff.
  • Collaborate with large and small teams, including highways, civil, electrical, and geotechnical teams, sub-consultants, municipalities, utility companies, other team members, and clients.
  • Apply technical manuals to ensure compliance with company policies and applicable standards and codes, including CSA and MTO Standard Details.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience delivering designs within conventional and design-build project models.
  • Exposure to or interest in learning visualization software platforms such as InfraWorks and design programming such as Dynamo.

About the company

ECRi Hub is a collaboration platform by GHD and the Queensland Government that connects engineers, construction and resources startups, researchers, and businesses to develop and commercialize new technologies. It provides space and programs, including the Business Mentoring for Innovation, to guide regional innovators through product development and market entry. It differentiates itself through GHD’s industry expertise, government support, and a clear focus on accelerating commercialization within its sector. Its goal is to boost innovation and drive economic growth and competitiveness for Queensland and Australia by turning ideas into market-ready solutions.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$300K

Headquarters

Mittagong, Australia

Founded

1927

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What believers are saying

  • GHD won 2026 recognition for hydrogen blending, dam removal, smart roundabouts, and Indigenous projects.
  • Headcount reached about 17,197 in March 2026, and 2026 job postings rose 59.7 percent.
  • Queensland's ECRi Hub partnership keeps GHD embedded with government-funded innovation and regional commercialization pipelines.

What critics are saying

  • GHD UK flagged 2025 cuts near 10 percent, hitting environment, contamination, geotechnical, and waste teams.
  • Integration risk is immediate after Bowman Engineering's May 2026 acquisition; client churn can follow overlapping cultures.
  • The strongest existential threat is margin compression across commoditized consulting, forcing deeper layoffs and retreat from weaker markets.

What makes GHD unique

  • Employee-owned GHD bought Bowman Engineering in Texas on May 20, 2026, deepening local transport expertise.
  • GHD's 165 offices across five continents give it cross-border delivery scale rivals struggle to match.
  • Its WA100 rank rose from 42 to 39 in 2026, signaling design-market credibility.

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Benefits

  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Paid Vacation
  • 401(k) Company Match

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