Senior Bridge Engineer

Associated Engineering; Calgary; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision coverage

Fitness allowance

Employee and family assistance program

Mental health supports

Generous paid vacation

Paid office closure over December

Paid sick time (industry leading)

Paternal leave top up program

Professional development support

Young Professional group

Mentoring programs

Paid professional development hours

Capacity building seminars

Engineer In Training programs

Company-wide social events

Lunch-and-learns

Community volunteer opportunities

Walking distance from Crowfoot Train 站

Job summary

Associated Engineering in Calgary is seeking a Senior Bridge Engineer to lead design teams on major Alberta bridge projects. You will carry out detailed technical work, manage projects within budget and quality standards, and collaborate with the Transportation Structures team.

This role offers flexible/hybrid working arrangements, competitive salaries, and strong professional development opportunities, with mentoring, training hours, and a path to Engineer in Training.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer with APEGA.
• 20+ years of progressive experience in bridge engineering within the consulting industry.
• This position will require occasional travel and a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and provide technical expertise on bridges and civil structure projects, with a primary focus in client service for Provincial and Major Urban clients.
• Lead a structural team in analysis, design, evaluation and preparation of calculations and drawings for bridge projects.
• Prepare technical reports following technical analysis, modelling, and design calculations.
• Prepare proposals and participate in business development/marketing initiatives for the group.
• Prepare bid and contract documentation.
• Monitor, control and report project status internally and externally.
• Aid in financial arrangements for projects including fee forecasting, preparation, and allocation.
• Provide guidance, including mentoring, to junior and intermediate staff.

Skills

Project leadership

Bridge design

Client service

Budget management

Team mentoring

Communication skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Professional Engineer (APEGA)

Job description

The Opportunity

Associated Engineering, a proudly Canadian, Employee-owned Company is seeking an experienced and dedicated Senior Bridge Engineer to join our team in our Calgary office. In this role you will be responsible for carrying out detailed technical work and leading design teams while managing projects within the defined budget, and quality requirements. The successful candidate will join a dynamic team active on several exciting bridge projects throughout Alberta. You will work with the Transportation Structures team carrying out detailed technical work and leading design teams while managing projects within the defined budget, and quality requirements. Our project teams are proud to have contributed to recent projects such as Stoney Trail over the Bow River Bridge in Calgary, Southwest Anthony Henday Drive Upgrades in Edmonton, and the Edmonton‑Strathcona Footbridge, a signature pedestrian bridge.

What We Offer

• Flexible/hybrid working arrangements, depending on position
• Market competitive salaries, with annual reviews
• Matching company pension program, increasing over time
• Comprehensive benefits including:
• Health/dental/vision coverage
• Fitness allowance
• Employee and family assistance programs
• Mental health supports
• Paid time off so that you can recharge including:
• Generous paid vacation
• Paid office closure over December holiday break
• Industry leading paid sick time
• Paternal leave top up program
• Ongoing support for your professional development and growth
• Active Young Professional group
• Formal mentoring programs
• Paid professional development hours
• Capacity building seminars
• Engineer In Training programs
• Opportunities to participate in social club activities and events
• Company-wide social events
• Regular lunch‑and‑learns
• Community volunteer opportunities
• An office that is walking distance from Crowfoot Train Station.

What You’ll Do

• As the ideal candidate, you are an excellent communicator with effective organizational skills and leadership potential, who thrives in a dynamic work environment. Your abilities will be strengthened and grown through a range of projects focused on the delivery and management of bridge projects in Alberta.
• Planning, designing, and providing technical expertise on bridges and civil structure projects, with a primary focus in client service for Provincial and Major Urban clients.
• Leading a structural team in analysis, design, evaluation and preparation of calculations and drawings for bridge projects.
• Preparing technical reports following technical analysis, modelling, and design calculations.
• Preparing proposals and participating in business development/marketing initiatives for the group.
• Preparing bid and contract documentation.
• Monitoring, controlling and reporting project status internally and externally.
• Aiding in financial arrangements for projects including fee forecasting, preparation, and allocation.
• Providing guidance, including mentoring, and instruction, to junior and intermediate staff.

Does this sound like you?

• Undergraduate degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an accredited university; post‑graduate degree in Structural Engineering is an asset.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer with APEGA.
• 20+ years of progressive experience in bridge engineering within the consulting industry.
• Superior planning and organizational skills with the ability to work under pressure.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Committed team player and highly self‑motivated.
• Related experience with Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors and City of Calgary is an asset.
• This position will require occasional travel.
• Valid driver’s licence.

About Us

At Associated Engineering, we’re passionate about not only the work we do but the communities we live and work in. Which is why sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. As a carbon neutral company since 2009, we help shape resilient and sustainable communities across Canada.

As a Platinum Member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies since 2008, we take pride in nurturing a workplace where people thrive. We are an employer of choice providing our people with a supportive, collaborative, engaging and dynamic place to build a career, while bringing inspiration and innovation to our work.

Our Company Culture Is Shaped By

• Growth and development of our employees – chart your career course, whatever stage you are at!
• A broad variety of meaningful work that supports local communities – we are a medium‑size company working on significant projects, helping to shape communities!
• We care, we commit, we create – our promise to both clients and each other!

What’s next?

Ready to make an impact? Join a company that values your ideas, invests in your growth, and empowers you to shape the future.

Want more information?

• Check out what a day at Associated Engineering looks like via LinkedIn
• Our Environmental, Social and Governance Report

AE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community to apply. For applicants with disabilities, accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We are also committed to protecting the privacy of your personal information and as such, it will be used for recruitment and employment purposes only.