Application Guide
How to Apply for Bridge Engineering Lead
at AECOM
🏢 About AECOM
AECOM stands out as a global infrastructure firm committed to sustainability and innovation, specifically building 'sustainable legacies' through projects that address environmental challenges. In Burnaby, BC, their focus on highway engineering aligns with regional infrastructure needs, offering professionals the chance to work on transformative projects that directly impact community connectivity and safety.
About This Role
As Bridge Engineering Lead at AECOM's Burnaby office, you'll spearhead the structural engineering practice for BC highway projects, overseeing design, evaluation, and team management. This role is impactful because it directly influences the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of critical transportation infrastructure across the province, requiring leadership in both technical delivery and mentorship.
💡 A Day in the Life
A typical day involves leading project meetings for highway bridge designs, reviewing structural calculations and CAD deliverables with your team, and collaborating with clients or regulatory bodies to ensure compliance. You might also travel to site inspections across BC, mentor junior engineers on performance goals, and develop project scopes and budgets for upcoming multi-modal expansions.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who AECOM Is Looking For
- Has 8+ years of experience leading structural engineering on highway projects, with proven expertise in bridge design, evaluation, and project management from planning through construction.
- Demonstrates strong leadership in supervising multidisciplinary teams (engineers, inspectors, CAD specialists), with a track record of mentoring and performance planning for both licensed and non-licensed professionals.
- Is proficient in structural assessments and emergency response, willing to travel province-wide for infrastructure inspections or urgent evaluations, and adept at producing compliant design documents and contract deliverables.
- Possesses experience with mid to large, complex, multi-modal highway expansion projects, coordinating with other engineering disciplines and ensuring adherence to BC regulatory standards.
📝 Tips for Applying to AECOM
Highlight specific BC highway or bridge projects you've led, emphasizing your role in structural design, team supervision, and compliance with provincial regulations like the BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure standards.
Tailor your resume to showcase experience with multi-modal highway expansions, mentioning any work on projects integrating cycling, pedestrian, or transit elements, as this aligns with AECOM's sustainable infrastructure focus.
Include quantifiable achievements, such as budget management, project timelines met, or team development successes, to demonstrate your ability to deliver cost-effective solutions as emphasized in the job description.
Research AECOM's recent BC projects (e.g., Highway 1 expansions or bridge rehabilitations) and reference how your skills align with their current portfolio in your cover letter or application.
Emphasize your willingness and experience with province-wide travel for emergency response or assessments, as this is a key requirement; provide examples of past travel or on-site work in remote areas.
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
["Your leadership experience in structural engineering for highway projects, specifically in BC, and how it aligns with AECOM's mission of building sustainable legacies through innovative infrastructure.", 'Examples of mentoring and managing teams of engineers and technicians, highlighting your approach to performance planning and fostering professional growth.', 'Project management successes, including scope, schedule, and budget oversight for complex highway expansions, with a focus on collaboration with clients and multidisciplinary teams.', 'Your proficiency in structural assessments and emergency response, demonstrating adaptability and commitment to infrastructure safety across BC.']
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → AECOM's recent highway and bridge projects in BC, such as the Pattullo Bridge replacement or Trans-Canada Highway improvements, to understand their technical focus and community impact.
- → The company's sustainability initiatives and how they integrate into infrastructure design, as highlighted in their 'Building sustainable legacies' motto and annual reports.
- → BC-specific regulatory requirements for highway engineering, including standards from the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, to demonstrate local knowledge.
- → AECOM's team structure in Burnaby and their role in regional infrastructure development, possibly through LinkedIn or company news, to tailor your application to their organizational culture.
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Submitting a generic resume without highlighting BC-specific highway project experience or leadership in structural engineering teams, as this role requires localized expertise.
- Failing to address the travel requirement for emergency response or assessments; avoid downplaying this aspect or lacking examples of flexibility in past roles.
- Overemphasizing theoretical design skills without concrete examples of project management, budget oversight, or mentorship, which are critical for this lead position.
📅 Application Timeline
This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
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