Senior Bridge Engineer

Parsons Oman; Nova Scotia; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure firm in Halifax is seeking a Senior Bridge Engineer to lead structural designs for bridge projects across Canada. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor of Civil Engineering and has over 10 years of experience in bridge design and project management. This role includes mentoring junior engineers and managing project delivery, ensuring high-quality outcomes for diverse infrastructure projects. Competitive benefits and a commitment to diversity are offered.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Employer paid provincial care premiums

Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP)

Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Paid time off

Gym membership discounts

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional experience in bridge design, including engineer of record roles.
• Strongly preferred Masters in structural engineering.
• Knowledge of bridge standards (including CAN/CSA-S6).

Responsibilities

• Lead structural designer in bridge design and rehabilitation projects.
• Manage project delivery including schedules, budgets, and quality.
• Liaison with clients, stakeholders, and sub-consultants.

Skills

Bridge design

Project management

Structural analysis software

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Civil Engineering

Masters in structural engineering

Tools

SAP

CSiBridge

Midas

Job description

Overview

Parsons is now hiring a Senior Bridge Engineer in Halifax. The primary scope of this role is to develop bridge and structural designs for work locally and across Canada. The role includes the technical mentorship of junior and intermediate engineers. This person will have a desire to work on creating innovative, practical solutions to various infrastructure projects out of our Halifax office.

Main Responsibilities

• Act as lead structural designer and be responsible for the structural discipline in bridge design and rehabilitation projects.
• Manage project delivery including schedules, budgets and quality
• Liaison and coordination with clients, stakeholders and sub-consultants
• Oversee and take part in the preparation of engineering design plans, engineering computations, technical reports, specifications, quantity takeoffs, and cost estimates
• Lead and participate in project meetings as well as participate in site visits and field inspections as required
• Manage, coach, motivate, and provide leadership for staff to deliver high-quality services and innovative solutions to complex planning and design challenges involving multiple stakeholders
• Assist in business development activities and undertake leadership roles in proposal preparation, including assistance in developing project methodology, work programs, schedules, and budgets
• Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Civil Engineering with specialization in structures
• Masters in structural engineering strongly preferred
• 10+ years of professional experience in bridge design, including engineer of record roles and project management
• Knowledge of bridge standards (including CAN/CSA-S6) and structural analysis software (SAP, CSiBridge, Midas, etc.)
• Demonstrate excellent English written and oral communication skills

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team. For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as health, vision, dental, employer paid provincial care premiums, Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA), Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), life insurance, paid time off, sick leave, all province observed holidays off, and gym membership discounts to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for Indigenous peoples, women, individuals with disabilities, and visible minorities.

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