Bridge Engineer, for COWI in North America

COWI; North Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global engineering consultancy seeks a Bridge Engineer in North Vancouver. As part of a team, you'll design and analyze bridge projects while ensuring sustainable practices. A Bachelor's in Structural Engineering with at least 4 years of bridge design experience is required. This hybrid position offers opportunities for collaboration on global projects while developing innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of related experience in Bridge Design.
• Registered Professional Engineer or ability to obtain registration in British Columbia within 3 months of employment.
• Fluency in French is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering design and analysis for a wide variety of bridge projects.
• Prepare work plans, schedules, and budgets for project planning and execution.
• Integrate sustainability principles in your work.

Skills

Bridge Design

Engineering Design

Project Management

Sustainability Principles

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering

Master's degree in Structural Engineering

Tools

SoFistik

CSiBridge

SAP

Job description

Bridge Engineer

North Vancouver

Regular, Full time

Hybrid

Do you want to join a global team of experts and work under the guidance of professional engineers? Can you assist a highly professional team that provides consulting, project management, and design and construction engineering services on numerous complex bridge design projects? And are you a motivated solution seeker and able to collaborate with a team located locally and remotely working on global projects? Then, here is your chance to convert aspirations into actions.

Turn challenges into sustainable solutions

We are looking for a Bridge Engineer to join our highly professional team of specialists that provides detailed engineering and project management services across a wide range of bridge design projects. As a valued member of our team, you will perform design, analysis, and management duties under the technical guidance of seasoned professionals. As your role expands, you may supervise or coordinate the work of other engineers and technicians on assigned projects, taking responsibility for project deliverables. We value engineers with a focus on sustainability — at COWI, we prioritize our people, our customers, and the planet, and are committed to supporting our customers’ transition towards increased sustainability.

Your key responsibilities will be to :

• Perform engineering design and analysis for a wide variety of bridge projects
• Perform inspections and assessments of bridges and other structures
• Prepare work plans, schedules, and budgets for project planning and execution
• Prepare design calculations and oversee drawing production in accordance with applicable design codes
• Prepare standard construction documents, such as technical specifications and tender documents
• Prepare engineering reports and other technical documents
• Integrate sustainability principles in your work

Your skills. Our team. Together we design the future

The first step to effective collaboration in this role is that you are willing to work with the people around you, whether they are colleagues, partners, or customers. Developing ties with others is achieved by acting respectfully and delivering on your promises. And you never get set in your ways but keep exploring new insights and ways to improve.

On top of that, you will :

• Hold a Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering (Master's degree preferred), with a minimum of 4 years of related experience in Bridge Design, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Be a registered Professional Engineer in your home province or state, or have the ability to obtain registration in British Columbia within 3 months of employment
• Possess a Class 5 driver's license
• Have the ability and willingness to go on inspection trips that may last a week or more
• Fluency in French would be an asset
• Preferably have familiarity with structural design codes like the CHBDC and proficiency in structural analysis software such as SoFistik, CSiBridge, SAP