QUÉBEC CITY, Canada, May 21, 2026 – Bentley Systems has opened a new office in Québec City to expand applied AI development for infrastructure engineering as project teams face rising pressure to design resilient systems. The site will support R&D across geospatial, geotechnical and civil engineering workflows, backed by nearly 10 million Canadian dollars in planned investment and a local workforce increase of close to 60%.
“Bentley Systems’ expansion in Québec City is a testament to the enviable reputation our city has earned as an ecosystem conducive to investment in technological innovation,” said Bruno Marchand, mayor of Québec City. “By choosing Québec City as a global hub for the advancement of AI and digital twins, Bentley is creating high-value-added jobs for our engineering and technology talent pool and contributing to the city’s appeal in a rapidly growing and strategic field.“
The expansion strengthens Bentley’s technology development work in Québec City, a region with engineering talent, technology expertise and university partnerships. The investment responds to infrastructure demand tied to economic growth, energy access and extreme weather resilience.
The Québec City hub is one of five key global locations for Bentley’s R&D operations. Its teams will work across applied AI, geospatial analysis, geotechnical and civil engineering to support infrastructure planning, design and operations.
“To keep pace with the dynamic shifts in both infrastructure and technology, we need innovation, precision, and speed,” said Julien Moutte, chief technology officer at Bentley Systems. “Opening this hub in Québec City is a deliberate expansion into a world-class AI ecosystem. We are bringing together top talent to develop the technological breakthroughs needed to reshape the future of infrastructure.”
The office will be led locally by Francois Valois, senior vice president, Bentley Open Applications, Bentley Systems. The team is hiring for multiple roles as Bentley expands technical staffing in Québec City, with the company saying AI is increasing the need for skilled engineering talent, not reducing it.
Francois Valois added, “Our commitment to Québec City extends well beyond our office walls to fostering a robust local ecosystem. We are strengthening our relationships across the city’s tech, engineering, and academic communities. We want to help students realize how their skills can solve the world’s biggest infrastructure challenges right here in Québec.”
Carl Viel, president and CEO at Québec International, noted, “Bentley Systems’ announcement demonstrates that the Québec City region is a credible hub sought after by global leaders in technology and AI. It also reflects the success of Québec International’s approach to international subsidiaries, which we support in their expansion, innovation, and long-term establishment projects. The fact that 64% of projects in 2025 will come from reinvestment by growing subsidiaries is tangible proof of this.”
Source: Bentley Systems
About Bentley Systems
Bentley Systems, founded in 1984, develops software for infrastructure engineering with a focus on supporting the design, construction, and operation of critical assets across transportation, water, energy, urban, and utility sectors. Its solutions are used globally by engineers, architects, constructors, and asset owners across various disciplines and project phases. The company provides integrated tools for modeling, simulation, project delivery, and asset performance management. A key area of focus is enabling digital twins to improve data integration and decision-making throughout the infrastructure lifecycle. Bentley’s software supports workflows across multiple engineering domains, helping users manage complexity and improve the reliability and resilience of infrastructure systems. Headquartered in Exton, PA, Bentley Systems operates in 40 countries with a workforce of around 5,500 employees. It serves approximately 41,000 customers in 190 countries.