Bridge Technologist

ISL; Lethbridge; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Bridge Technologist to join their dynamic team in Alberta. This role offers the opportunity to work on exciting construction projects while receiving excellent mentorship and training. You will be involved in all phases of bridge projects, collaborating with a team of professionals dedicated to delivering quality infrastructure. With a flexible working environment and a commitment to employee wellbeing, this position ensures a balanced approach to work and personal growth. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Excellent mentorship

Flexible working hours

Hybrid model of work

Employer paid benefits including health and dental

Healthcare Spending and Lifestyle Option Accounts

Group RRSP

Annual bonus incentives

Paid professional development opportunities

24/7 Employee Family Assistance program

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree related to Civil Engineering or Engineering Design.
• Knowledge of drafting and design using AutoDesk products.

Responsibilities

• Preparing designs and estimates from general instructions.
• Project coordination and managing multiple responsibilities.
• Mentoring and cross training staff.

Skills

Knowledge of drafting and design using AutoDesk (Civil 3D and AutoCAD)

Experience with Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code (CSA S6:19)

Effective communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Diploma or Degree in Civil Engineering

Engineering Design and Drafting Technology

Tools

AutoDesk Civil 3D

AutoCAD

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Job description

Do you have a passion for bridges? Are you hard working, detail oriented and like to play a role in project delivery? Are you looking to grow your career through both work experience and fully paid training opportunities? Are you ready to join our team that will involve you in all phases of cool construction projects? If so, we want to hear from you!

ISL has been awarded some of the most exiting projects done in Alberta and we are seeking our next Bridge Technologist to join the team!

We are flexible with the start date and look to have the successful applicant start by May 2025.

A Little About Us

We are engineers, technologists, planners, landscape architects, scientists, and their support teams that work together to deliver infrastructure, minimizing environmental impact, and maximizing benefit to the community. We are a people first, high performance work culture. Check us out on Instagram or LinkedIn.

ISL’s Bridge Team Is Committed To Finding, Mentoring, And Growing The Right Individual. Our Collaborative Team Approach Is Integral To Our Success. We Are

• Collaborative – we work together as a team and support each other to get the work done
• Communicative – we build strong relationships and maintain open, transparent communication with clients, contractors, and community members affected by our projects
• Committed – we deliver a quality project to clients and working some evenings and weekends in construction season may be required
• Ambassadors – we are representatives of the company and the client while we are onsite
• Safe – we place a high priority on safety, and identify and proactively address issues we observe onsite
• Dynamic – we adapt to evolving job sites as they move through different phases and have different challenges
  
  

A Little About You

Your cover letter must demonstrate:

• Your approach to new and emerging technology and practices
• How you build and maintain effective client and contractor relationships
  
  

Your Resume Should Show Us

• Diploma or Degree related to: Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology and/or Engineering Design and Drafting Technology
• Knowledge of drafting and design using AutoDesk (Civil 3D and AutoCAD) products
• Experience with the Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code (CSA S6:19) and other Canadian design standards and procedures
• Experience with Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridor’s bridge design practices, policies, procedures, guidelines and manuals
  
  

Bonus Points For

• Experience with tender preparation, specification writing and cost estimation.
• Experience in construction contract administration and supervision
• Previous co-op or work experience in civil engineering design and inspection
• Working knowledge of Autodesk Construction Cloud
• Construction survey experience
• BIM certification(s)
• Precast concrete or steel girder fabrication inspection experience (ex. PCI or CWB certification)
  
  

A Little More About The Role

We are looking for a well rounded technologist with an ability to be involved in all phases of a bridge project. Your projects will primarily be located in the ISL Lethbridge office, but you will have the opportunity to work on multidisciplinary projects across all of the ISL offices. If you are interested in this role but your experience doesn’t perfectly align with our requirements of this role, we encourage you to apply anyway.

We are flexible with the start date and look to have the successful applicant start by May 2025. You will require and must maintain a valid Class 5 Alberta Operator’s License. A company vehicle may be provided. Increased working hours during the construction season may be required.

While no two days will look alike, your primary responsibilities will include:

• Preparing designs and estimates from general instructions and/or preliminary sketches, diagrams or schematics
• Recommending modifications and changes for design improvement and simplification, and preparing working drawings from conceptual layouts to detailed finished products
• Project coordination:
• prepare/assemble project deliverables,
• develop basic to mid-level designs/layouts,
• prepare basic design calculations,
• quantity take offs,
• manage multiple responsibilities in an interdisciplinary environment
• Completion of drawings with 3D models
• Leveraging your effective communication, interpersonal and analytical skills to collaborate and coordinate with other ISL disciplines to meet multi-discipline and client needs
• Applying a practical approach to work – balance requirements and the numbers to ensure that projects meet the needs of our clients
• Mentoring and cross training staff as well as making recommendations for efficiencies
• Other related duties as required
  

What ISL Offers

We value you for your contributions and are committed to ensuring that your personal success is seamlessly integrated with your professional achievements. Our wellness philosophy is built on four essential pillars: physical, mental, financial, and spiritual wellbeing. This holistic approach is reflected in our comprehensive benefits package, designed to provide you with the finest resources to enhance both your career and lifestyle.

Here Are Some Of The Amazing Benefits We Provide

• Excellent mentorship
• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid model of work
• Employer paid benefits including health, dental and extensive paramedical services
• Healthcare Spending and Lifestyle Option Accounts
• Group RRSP
• Annual bonus incentives
• Paid professional development opportunities and memberships
• 24/7/365 Employee Family Assistance program