Bridge Construction Engineer

Islengineering; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate employer-paid benefits including health and dental

Competitive annual bonus incentives

Paid professional development opportunities

Parental leave top-ups

24/7 Employee & Family Assistance Program

Job summary

Islengineering is looking for a Bridge Construction Inspector to join our Edmonton office. This role supports successful bridge projects through technical expertise and on-site observation while requiring coordination with various teams.

Ideal candidates will have 5–10 years of relevant experience and will enjoy a hybrid work model offering flexibility and immediate employer-paid benefits such as health and dental coverage. Competitive bonuses and professional development opportunities are also provided.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years experience as a Bridge Construction Inspector on major and standard bridges for Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction projects including cost control and staff coordination.
• Administer construction contracts: reporting, change management, and scheduling.
• Inspect bridge construction sites and manage staff inspection.
• Develop internal construction inspection tools and check-sheets.

Skills

Bridge Construction Inspection

Project Management

Construction Contract Administration

Issue Management

Job description

A Little About Us

ISL is comprised of just over 600 employees including award‑winning engineers, technologists, planners, landscape architects, scientists, and more. We deliver infrastructure projects that minimize environmental impacts and maximize community benefits.

A Little More About the Role

Bridge Construction Inspector role combines technical expertise, on‑site observation, and strong coordination to support successful bridge projects. The position is located in the Edmonton office and may require short‑term travel within Alberta.

Responsibilities

• Construction project management: internal cost control, staff coordination and allocation, client communication, reporting.
• Construction contract administration: project reporting, quantity calculations, progress estimates, change management, meeting coordination, issue and claim management, scheduling, survey coordination, coordination with design/environmental/other disciplines/subconsultants.
• Staff management for bridge construction site inspection and fabrication inspection, issue management, and reporting.
• Development and implementation of internal construction inspection tools, check‑sheets, ITPs, report templates.
• Continued development of proactive project management, contract administration, and bridge construction/fabrication technical skills.
• Corporate initiatives: construction committee objectives, quality process development, constructability reviews, quality management audits.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years experience as a Bridge Construction Inspector on major and standard bridges for Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors.

Benefits

• Hybrid model of work with flexibility to travel and work from over 16 offices across western Canada.
• Immediate employer‑paid benefits upon commencement, including health, dental, and extensive paramedical services.
• Life insurance and AD&D options.
• Healthcare Spending and Lifestyle Option Accounts.
• Group RRSP with employer matching opportunities.
• Competitive annual bonus incentives.
• Paid professional development opportunities such as conferences and memberships.
• Parental leave top‑ups.
• 24/7/365 Employee & Family Assistance Program.
• Service Recognition Awards.
• Excellent onboarding and mentorship plan to set you up for success.

Location

Edmonton office within ISL’s network of over 16 offices across Western Canada.