Bridge Design Engineer 1

Role Responsibilities

Do you have great working knowledge in bridge design and structural engineering? If so, this role may be for you! The Government of Alberta, Technical Standards Bridge Engineering Division is looking for a Bridge Design Engineer to be a part of their growing team. 

Reporting to the Structural Engineering Specialist, this position establishes, maintains, and implements structural engineering design standards, procedures, guidelines, and standard drawings for bridges and appurtenances on the provincial highway network. This position captures and transfers technical knowledge relating to structural engineering to a range of internal and external stakeholders. The position also provides technical advice on complex structural engineering and detailed design issues that arise in assessment of existing structures and delivery of capital construction projects. 

Responsibilities: 

The main responsibilities of this position are (but not limited to):

1. Development and maintenance of technical information related to structural engineering of highway structures in Alberta.
 

• Participate in the development and maintenance of standards and guidelines, including the Bridge Structures Design Criteria, Bridge Load Evaluation Manual, and Bridge Culvert Design Guidelines.  
• Participate in the development and maintenance of standard and typical detail drawings used in detailed design of bridges.
• Participate in updating the Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code (CHBDC) through involvement in a range of CHBDC Technical Sub-committees and TAC committees.

 
2. Assist with capture and transfer of technical knowledge in bridge structural engineering to clients.
 

• Capture new technical information through reading, conferences, research, courses, and committee participation.
• Participate in the transfer of technical knowledge to asset management and delivery staff and consultants through various means including project meetings, training sessions, workshops, and conferences.
   

3. Provide technical advice on complex projects; deliver engineering reviews and in-house designs.
 

• Provide technical advice to a range of internal and external clients on complex structural engineering issues, including interpretation of code requirements and AT standards.
• Provide technical advice and support on bridge construction and rehabilitation projects including review of structures alternatives reports, project design briefs and detailed design submissions.
• Provide structural engineering component of project engineering reviews targeted at obtaining standards related feedback and improvement of project delivery.
• Provide structural engineering and detailed design services for in-house design projects.
• Provide technical support to load permitting staff on truck routing issues relating to oversize loads including analysis techniques and impacts to the highway network.

Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.

Qualifications

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. 

Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.
 

• University graduation in Civil Engineering (structural or equivalent) plus five years related experience in bridge design and structural engineering. Additional related education will be considered in lieu of experience. 
• Current, or eligible for, membership with the APEGA.

Assets:
 

• Master’s degree specializing in Bridges or Structural Engineering.
• Experience with Alberta Transportation standards and infrastructure.
• Familiarity with other areas of bridge engineering (e.g., planning, fabrication, construction, and preservation.
• Experience using CAD software.

Notes

This position is a permanent, full-time role with the standard weekly work hours of 36.25, Monday to Friday (8:15 am – 4:30 pm).

Location: This position is located in the Twin Atria Building, 4999 98 Avenue, Edmonton, AB.

Pre-Employment Checks will be completed to assess the candidate’s suitability for a role. These checks may include (but are not limited to): references, criminal record check, academic verification, etc.

Candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered at a lower classification and salary.

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in. 

Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees:
 

• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx.
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca.
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits.
• Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive.
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca.
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.