Bridge Technologist

ISL; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Lethbridge seeks a Bridge Technologist to work on exciting infrastructure projects. This role includes designing, project coordination, and mentoring staff. Candidates should have a relevant diploma or degree, knowledge of AutoCAD, and experience in civil engineering design. The position allows for personal and professional growth within a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Excellent mentorship

Flexible working hours

Hybrid model of work

Employer paid benefits including health and dental

Paid professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Knowledge of drafting and design using AutoCAD products.
• Experience with Alberta Transportation design practices.
• Valid Class 5 Alberta Operator’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Preparing designs and estimates from general instructions.
• Project coordination and management of responsibilities.
• Completion of drawings with 3D models.

Skills

Civil Engineering design

AutoCAD

Project coordination

Interpersonal skills

Mentoring

Education

Diploma or Degree related to Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoDesk Civil 3D

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!

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 we proactively address issues we observe onsite.
• Dynamic – We adapt to evolving projects as they move through different phases and challenges.

A Little About You

Your cover letter must demonstrate:

• Your approach to new and emerging technology and practices.
• Any previous education / work experience you have with civil engineering design and drafting.

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 Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridor’s 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 for this role, we encourage you to apply anyway.

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

Responsibilities

• Preparing designs and estimates from general instructions and/or preliminary sketches, diagrams or schematics.
• Project coordination:prepare/assemble project deliverables,develop basic to mid-level designs/layouts,prepare basic design calculations,quantity takeoffs,manage multiple responsibilities in a disciplinary 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 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 want to ensure that your personal success is intertwined with your professional success. Our wellness philosophy encompasses the four pillars of physical, mental, financial and spiritual wellbeing which is why our benefits package is comprehensive and offers you some of the best available tools to maximize 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.
• Parental leave top ups.
• 24/7/365 Employee Family Assistance program.