Senior Bridge Rehabilitation Engineer

Senior Bridge Rehabilitation Engineer (Engineer 4) Department: Public Works Location: Halifax Type of Employment: Permanent Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG Competition #: 47628 Closing Date: 28-Dec-25 (Applications accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time) About the Department Building and maintaining our provincial infrastructure is no small job. The Department of Public Works supports Nova Scotia’s 23,000 kilometers of roads and highways and 4,100 bridges. Our District Highway Operations Division plays a critical role in managing snow and ice control services, road maintenance and repair services throughout the province. About the Opportunity Reporting to the Manager, Structural Engineering, the Senior Bridge Rehabilitation Engineer provides leadership and technical expertise in the delivery of structural engineering services. In this capacity, you provide specialized structural engineering advice and contract administration expertise respecting inspection, analysis, evaluation, repair and rehabilitation designs for bridge projects, culverts, retaining walls, overhead sign structures, and other highway related structures. You also identify and prioritize current and emerging highway structure inspection and maintenance issues, conduct complex highway structure studies, and coordinate highway structure analyses, evaluations, and repair/rehabilitation designs. Primary Accountabilities Lead designs, development and implementation of Departmental programs for maintenance, rehabilitation, preventive maintenance, preservation of bridges, culverts, retaining walls, overhead sign structures, and buried structures. Implement and evaluate pilot projects where new and innovative bridge maintenance and repair/rehabilitation products and techniques are used. Mentor and provide technical advice regarding bridge inspection, maintenance and repair/rehabilitation for other engineering and technical staff. Provide comprehensive technical and professional structural engineering support to staff in other divisions of the Department and to other provincial, federal and municipal government departments. Engage with national committees and professional associations to stay informed of emerging best practices, industry advancement, regulatory changes and technologies related to bridge rehabilitation and preservation. Evaluate and integrate innovative approaches and methodologies into project work and incorporate findings into departmental standards, guidelines, specifications and policies. Travel throughout the province of Nova Scotia to visit project sites, meet and work collaboratively with district bridge engineers, other technical staff across the Department and Highway Programs division. Lead project teams of design engineers, inspectors, contractors and other key project members to identify best-fit solutions to complex operational, strategic, infrastructure and construction issues. Build and maintain a network of professional contracts across jurisdictions, facilitating knowledge exchange and ensuring Nova Scotia’s bridge rehabilitation strategies align with national standards. Liaise between the districts and Highway Engineering Services to ensure that new structures are designed with due consideration to future maintenance requirements. Participate in working committees respecting operational procedures and policies, and formulate reports and recommendations. Qualifications and Experience A Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited engineering institute and at least six (6) years of related experience in structural inspection, analysis, evaluations, repair, rehabilitation designs for bridge projects, culverts, retaining walls, overhead sign structures, and other highway related structures. Broad expertise in traffic and transportation engineering, environmental principles, hydrology and soil mechanics, project management, engineering economics and statistics, construction of highway structures and the interrelationship with highway structure design. Must be (or meet the requirements to be) actively registered as a Full Member (P. Eng) with Engineers Nova Scotia (ENS). Must be able to manage multiple priorities, have excellent organizational skills, be a quick learner and demonstrate sound decision‑making skills. Effective verbal and written communication skills for dealing with department personnel, other government agencies, contractors, consultants, and the public. Thorough understanding of the Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code and Department Standard Specifications is required. Working knowledge of the TAC Design Guide, the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Canada, the Public Highways Act, the Motor Vehicle Act, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and associated regulations is preferred. Preference given to candidates with experience of structural analysis software and/or finite element analysis, and knowledge of project management techniques, consultant procurement practices and agreements, tendering processes, advanced highway structure design and highway structures evaluation computer applications. Highly motivated and able to work independently on complex, detailed studies as well as lead and coordinate work in a multidisciplinary, team‑based environment. Assessment tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks. Benefits Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all benefits, see Benefits for government employees. Working Conditions Most of your time is spent in a comfortable office setting, sitting for long periods of time. Travel throughout the province is required. Normal work week is 35 hours/week, 7 hours/day. Overtime may be required on occasions. What We Offer Career Development: access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career. Engaging workplace: employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in; we have forward‑thinking policies and strategies. Countless career paths. Salary and Pay Grade Pay Grade: PR 18 Salary Range: $3,231.58 – $3,800.42 Bi‑Weekly Employment Equity Statement Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under‑represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self‑identify on your electronic application. Accommodation Statement We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Candidates may request accommodations based on any grounds protected by the Human Rights Act. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please contact us at competitions@novascotia.ca. Additional Information This is a bargaining unit position initially restricted to current civil service employees represented by the Nova Scotia Government Employees Union (NSGEU). If applying from outside a government office, employees must apply correctly via the competition link. Failure to apply correctly means your application will not be given first consideration as a bargaining unit applicant. Offer of employment is conditional upon completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concerns may be directed to Competitions@novascotia.ca. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Government of Nova Scotia by 2x #J-18808-Ljbffr