Intermediate Bridge Engineer

Jacobs; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs seeks a highly motivated Intermediate Bridge Engineer to join its Ontario team. You will lead bridge design projects, mentor junior staff, and maintain client relationships while producing quality engineering deliverables. The ideal candidate possesses relevant engineering degrees, significant design experience, and a Professional Engineer License in Ontario.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years’ design experience in Transportation Structures.
• Must hold a Professional Engineer License in Ontario or eligible within 12 months.
• Knowledge of Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code CSA S6-19.

Responsibilities

• Supervise rehabilitations and new designs of bridges and retaining walls.
• Produce technical reports and oversee project execution.
• Mentor junior staff and collaborate with various engineers and agencies.

Skills

Structural analysis

Client relationship management

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Master’s degree in Civil Engineering specializing in structures/bridges

Tools

CSiBridge

MIDAS Civil

AutoCAD

Job description

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If you are ready to bridge the gap between our world and our people, join Jacobs. Let’s build for a brighter future together. Jacobs is much more than just a traditional engineering company. Jacobs fast-growing team is currently delivering some of North America's most exciting transportation and infrastructure planning and design assignments and is the #2 Bridge firm as ranked by Engineer News Record.

We are looking a highly motivated and personable Intermediate Bridge Engineer based in Ontario. As an Intermediate Bridge Engineer, you will help lead and grow our Ontario bridge team and support our established bridge team across Canada. You will be responsible for pursuing, leading and coordinating the design delivery on multiple assignments simultaneously. The incumbent should be willing to work in a team environment, mentor junior staff, interact with clients and approval agencies, and assist senior project managers in their deliverables.

Responsibilities:
* Perform and supervise bridge, culvert and retaining wall rehabilitations and new designs including: technical reports, structural analysis, design calculations, quantities, specifications, and calculation checks.
* Produce technical reports and memos to support design.
* Providing input and guidance to CAD Drafters, EIT’s, and less experienced Engineers working on projects.
* Work closely with Project/Lead Engineers during all phases of project planning, execution, and closeout.
* Providing technical engineering services during construction, including the review of contractor submissions.
* Prepare proposals, project schedules and budget estimates for project pursuits.
* Perform design and inspection tasks including: site investigations to support design and OSIM bridge, culvert and retaining wall inspections.
* Work independently and as part of a team.
* Act as a mentor for junior staff and promote continual development.
* Build and maintain effective working relationships with clients.
* Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an accredited university.
* Master’s degree (M. Eng, or M.A.Sc.) in Civil Engineering specializing in structures/bridges from an accredited university.
* Must currently hold a Professional Engineers License with PEO in Ontario or be eligible to obtain Professional Engineers License with PEO within 12 months.
* Minimum of 6 years’ design experience working on Transportation Structures including: bridges, structural culverts and retaining walls.
* Practical experiences developing and writing structural design and structure planning reports.
* Practical working knowledge of structural analysis software (such as CSiBridge or MIDAS Civil).
* Practical working knowledge of the Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code CSA S6-19 and the MTO Structural Manual.
* Practical working knowledge of other applicable MTO design guidelines: Semi Integral Abutment Manual, Integral Abutment Manual, Concrete Culvert Design Detailing Manual, Structure Rehabilitation Manual, RSS Design Guide, Ontario Structure Inspection Manual, etc.
* Practical working knowledge of MTO standard drawings and specifications.

The following items would be considered an asset:
* PHD in Civil Engineering specializing in structures/bridges from an accredited university would be considered an asset.
* Additional relevant training specializing in bridge structures would be considered an asset: CISC-Canadian Institute for Steel Construction, CPCI-Canadian Precast prestressed Concrete Institute, CAC-Cement Association of Canada, CSA Canadian Standards Association.
* Knowledge of AutoCAD is considered an asset.
* Experience collaborating with highway engineers, geotechnical engineers, hydraulic engineers, utility companies, environmental agencies, sub consultants, etc, is considered an asset.
* Working knowledge of project scheduling software such as MS Project is considered an asset.
* Experience performing OSIM bridge and culvert inspections is considered an asset.
* Bilingual in English and French is considered an asset.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services

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