Engineer, Bridges and Civil Structures

WSP in Canada; St. Catharines; On-site; CAD 77,700 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking an Engineer, Bridges and Civil Structures to join the Burlington Bridge Group in Ontario. You will assist with inspections, preliminary and detailed design of bridges and other civil structures for federal, provincial, municipal, and private clients across Canada.

Reporting to the Burlington Bridge Group Manager, you will work with a highly qualified team on bridge planning, inspection, evaluation, rehabilitation, new design, and project administration.

Qualifications

• University degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• Professional Engineer (Ontario) with 1–5 years of bridge design experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of Canadian design codes and standards is expected.
• Experience with inspections, assessments and rehabilitation of existing structures is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Carry out inspections and design of bridges and other civil structures.
• Prepare engineering drawings, tender forms and cost estimates.
• Review designs, shop drawings and contract documents.
• Provide technical guidance to staff and vendors.
• Prepare reports and participate in project administration.
• Support multi-project work with multiple design teams.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Multi-project management

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) in Ontario

Tools

Structural analysis software

Job description

Job Description

WSP is a global leader in engineering, advisory, and science‑based solutions. We are seeking an Engineer, Bridges and Civil Structures to join the Burlington Bridge Group in Ontario.

Opportunity

This position will assist with the inspection, preliminary, and detail design of bridges and other civil structures for federal, provincial, municipal, and private clients across Canada.

Reporting to the Burlington Bridge Group Manager, the Engineer will work with a highly qualified team on bridge planning, inspection, evaluation, rehabilitation, new design, and project administration.

Your Impact

• Carry out inspections and preliminary and detail design of bridges, culverts, retaining walls and other civil structures on assignments of moderate size, scope, diversity and/or complexity.
• Prepare engineering drawings.
• Prepare form of tenders, quantity take‑offs and construction cost estimates.
• Check designs and drawings.
• Prepare specifications and contract documents.
• Review shop drawings.
• Carry out contract administration and construction supervision.
• Prepare reports and proposals.
• Undertake bridge inspections, assessments, and reports.
• Provide technical guidance and direction to support staff, contractors, and vendors.
• Demonstrate sound written, verbal, interpersonal, analytical and application skills.

Skills That Set You Apart

• University degree in Civil Engineering.
• Professional Engineer registered in Ontario with 1–5 years of experience in structural design and bridge engineering in Canada.
• Technical understanding, design abilities, and current knowledge of bridge technologies.
• Working knowledge of structural analysis software used in civil design.
• Experience in the planning, preliminary and detail design, and construction of bridges of standard and complex geometry, and culverts.
• Knowledge of current Canadian design codes and standards.
• Experience with inspection, assessment and rehabilitation of existing structures.
• Experienced in report writing.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work on several projects simultaneously with multiple design teams.
• Committed team player with willingness to help others and collaborate.
• Valid driver’s license.

Compensation

• AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $85 100 - $112 800
• MB & ON: $77 700 - $107 000
• NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $76 900 - $102 100

Equal Employment Opportunity & Safety

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