Bridge Design & Detailing Technician

Environment, Conservation and Parks | Environnement, Protection de la nature et Parcs; Kingston; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ontario Public Service is seeking a Bridge Drafting professional in Kingston for a temporary role up to 12 months, with extension potential. The incumbent will prepare detailed bridge drawings, generate contract documents, review site plans, perform quantity estimates and support training of regional staff in bridge inspection and detailing systems.

You will interpret standards, contribute to safety-focused design decisions, and maintain related databases while collaborating with

Qualifications

• Proven knowledge and skills in the design, detailing and contract preparation of provincial bridge contracts.
• Knowledge and skills in the inspection of bridges.
• Excellent knowledge in bridge design and detailing principles, and ability to consider materials, fabrication and production techniques.
• Practical working knowledge of the varied and complex safety issues related to the design of bridges.

Responsibilities

• Prepare full-scale drawings depicting bridge details and materials for review and approval.
• Prepare associated contract documentation according to Ministry standards using required software.
• Review bridge site plans and preliminary geometry information supplied by consultants.
• Carry out quantity calculations and provide cost estimates.
• Provide and assist in the training of regional staff in Bridge Inspections, in the use of computerized bridge detailing systems and bridge management systems.
• Provide interpretation of standards, specifications and policies as required.
• Assist in bridge inspections by carrying out inspection of simple structures, and updating and maintaining related databases.
• Provide technical guidance, training and advice to junior staff on bridge drafting and contract preparations, durability and construction issues with complex structural details and innovative techniques ensuring safety and economy.
• Answer queries on technical issues from other jurisdictions as required.

Skills

Bridge design

Bridge detailing

Bridge inspections

CAD

Contract documentation

Database systems

Tools

Database systems

Job description

The Ontario Public Service is seeking a Bridge Drafting professional in Kingston for a temporary role up to 12 months, with extension potential. The incumbent will prepare detailed bridge drawings, generate contract documents, review site plans, perform quantity estimates and support training of regional staff in bridge inspection and detailing systems.

You will interpret standards, contribute to safety-focused design decisions, and maintain related databases while collaborating with