Intermediate Bridge Engineer

WSP in Canada; Greater Sudbury; On-site; CAD 90,100 - 124,100; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Canada is seeking an Intermediate Engineer to join our Ontario Bridge Team, based in Thunder Bay or Sudbury. You will lead preliminary and detailed bridge designs for federal, provincial and municipal clients across Ontario and Canada, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team on some of the largest projects in the country.

You should hold a Civil Engineering degree and a PEO-licensed professional engineer with 3–7 years’ bridge design experience in Canada.

Qualifications

• University degree in Civil Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (licensed with PEO) with 3–7 years demonstrated experience in structural design and bridge engineering in Canada.
• Superior technical understanding, design abilities, and up‑to‑date knowledge of current bridge technologies.
• Working knowledge of structural analysis software used in civil design and assessment.
• Experience in the planning, preliminary and detail design, and construction of bridges of standard and complex geometry, and culverts.
• Working knowledge of current Canadian design codes and standards (essential).
• Experience with inspection, assessment and rehabilitation of existing structures.
• Experienced in report and proposal writing.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work on several projects at a time with multiple design teams.
• A committed team player with a willingness to help others and collaborate with team members.
• A valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Carry out inspection, preliminary and detailed design of bridges, culverts, retaining walls and other civil structures on assignments of moderate size, scope diversity and/or complexity. Clients include all levels of government and private sector.
• Perform and coordinate structural analysis and design.
• Manage bridge engineering projects, coordinate design teams, and support project management and technical teams across WSP.
• Prepare engineering drawings, specifications, contract documents and reports.
• Prepare forms of tender, quantity take‑offs and construction cost estimates.
• Provide QA/QC and peer‑review services for designs and drawings.
• Review shop drawings and provide engineering support during construction.
• Contribute to proposal development and technical write‑ups.
• Provide technical guidance and direction to support staff, contractors, and/or vendors.
• Undertake bridge inspections, assessments and reports.
• Demonstrate sound written, verbal, interpersonal, analytical and application skills.
• Work well under pressure to meet project deadlines.

Skills

Project management

QA/QC

Communication

Teamwork

Bridge engineering

Structural analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PEO licensed)

Tools

Structural analysis software

Job description

Job Description

WSP is currently seeking an Intermediate Engineer who has the interest and drive to join our Ontario Bridge Team, based in either our Thunder Bay or Sudbury office. We believe WSP has assembled the best and most vibrant bridge engineering group in Canada with teams located throughout the country. This environment surrounds individuals with a group of professionals with unsurpassed experience in all facets of bridge engineering. As such, we are looking for someone with an interest in taking on the most interesting bridge work Canada has to offer.

Reporting to the Thunder Bay Bridge Engineering Manager, this position will be responsible for the preliminary and detailed design of bridges and other civil structures for federal, provincial and municipal clients in Ontario and Canada. If you’re interested in working on some of the largest projects in Canada, this is the perfect opportunity to join our collaborative design team.

Your Impact

• Carry out inspection, preliminary and detailed design of bridges, culverts, retaining walls and other civil structures on assignments of moderate size, scope diversity and/or complexity. Clients include all levels of government and private sector.
• Perform and coordinate structural analysis and design.
• Manage bridge engineering projects, coordinate design teams, and support project management and technical teams across WSP.
• Prepare engineering drawings, specifications, contract documents and reports.
• Prepare forms of tender, quantity take‑offs and construction cost estimates.
• Provide QA/QC and peer‑review services for designs and drawings.
• Review shop drawings and provide engineering support during construction.
• Contribute to proposal development and technical write‑ups.
• Provide technical guidance and direction to support staff, contractors, and/or vendors.
• Undertake bridge inspections, assessments and reports.
• Demonstrate sound written, verbal, interpersonal, analytical and application skills.
• Work well under pressure to meet project deadlines.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• University degree in Civil Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (licensed with PEO) with 3‑7 years demonstrated experience in structural design and bridge engineering in Canada.
• Superior technical understanding, design abilities, and up‑to‑date knowledge of current bridge technologies.
• Working knowledge of structural analysis software used in civil design and assessment.
• Experience in the planning, preliminary and detail design, and construction of bridges of standard and complex geometry, and culverts.
• Working knowledge of current Canadian design codes and standards (essential).
• Experience with inspection, assessment and rehabilitation of existing structures.
• Experienced in report and proposal writing.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work on several projects at a time with multiple design teams.
• A committed team player with a willingness to help others and collaborate with team members.
• A valid driver's license.

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $98 800 - $130 800

MB & ON: $90 100 - $124 100

NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $89 200 - $118 500

Disclosure: The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

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