Bridge Engineer

Job Information

Job Requisition ID: 75831

Ministry: Transportation and Economic Corridors

Location: Edmonton

Full or Part-Time: Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Permanent/Temporary: Permanent

Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date: October 30, 2025

Classification: Engineering & Related Level 2

Salary: $3, $4,539.52 bi-weekly ($85,573 - $118,481 / year)

Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors (TEC) serves as a North American leader in transportation systems, contributing to Alberta's prosperity through safe, innovative, and sustainable infrastructure. TEC offers a rewarding environment with growth opportunities, work-life balance, and the chance to make an impact on Alberta's transportation network.

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Are you ready to shape the future of transportation in Alberta? As a Bridge Engineer, you'll play a key role in building and maintaining the structures that keep communities connected—from river crossings and underpasses to complex interchanges and railway bridges. This is your opportunity to apply your engineering expertise to meaningful, high-impact projects that support the safety, functionality, and sustainability of our province's highway network.

Reporting to the Bridge Manager, you will lead and support the planning, design, construction, and rehabilitation of bridge infrastructure across the region. Your work will ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and on schedule—meeting technical standards while balancing environmental and stakeholder needs. From consultant management and technical reviews to on-site construction monitoring, your adaptability, problem-solving skills, and collaborative approach will be essential in achieving successful project outcomes.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Leading the planning, design, and delivery of bridge construction and rehabilitation projects from inception to completion.
• Reviewing consultant submissions, including bridge designs, tender documents, and inspection reports, to ensure compliance with standards and value for money.
• Managing consultant engagement—drafting Terms of Reference, evaluating proposals, and providing technical oversight throughout project delivery.
• Monitoring construction progress, participating in site inspections, and ensuring safety, environmental, and quality standards are met.
• Liaising with internal teams, local municipalities, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders to ensure open communication and alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
• Contributing to the development and revision of departmental standards, manuals, and specifications through technical committees and working groups.
• Resolving technical and project challenges through informed decision-making and collaborative problem-solving.
• Maintaining accurate records, schedules, and reporting systems for project tracking and transparency.

This position requires regular travel throughout Alberta—typically between 25-50% of the work schedule. It offers a varied work environment that includes both field and office-based activities, ideal for individuals who enjoy a flexible and hands-on approach to their work.

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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:

• Build Collaborative Environments: Coordinates effectively with consultants, municipalities, and internal teams to align project goals and ensure efficient delivery.
• Drive for Results: Manages projects to completion on schedule and within budget while incorporating lessons learned and minimizing risks.
• Creative Problem Solving: Applies practical, innovative solutions to complex technical or logistical issues during both design and construction phases.
• Systems Thinking: Evaluates infrastructure decisions through both short- and long-term lenses, balancing cost, function, maintenance, and future use.

Required:

• A related university degree (e.g., Civil Engineering), and a minimum of five (5) years of related experience. Equivalencies may be considered.
• Registered or eligible for membership with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA).
• Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's licence or equivalent, and ability to travel within Alberta.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects in various stages of delivery.

Preferred:

• Extensive knowledge and experience in bridge and bridge sized culvert preliminary design, detailed design and construction.
• Extensive knowledge in the management and maintenance of bridges and bridge sized culverts.

Equivalency: Additional related education considered in lieu of experience on a one-for-one basis.

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

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Additional Position Details:

• 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: Twin Atria Building, Ave, Edmonton, AB T6B 2X3
• As this position is eligible to work from home up to two days per week once training is completed, the successful candidate will be required to work out of the Edmonton office for the rest of the week.

Recruitment Process:

• Pre-employment checks will be conducted to assess candidates' suitability. These checks may include (but are not limited to): references, academic verification, criminal record check, driver's abstract, etc.
• 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.
• Candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered at a lower classification and salary.

Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees.

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• 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 a modified work schedule agreement
• Leadership and mentorship programs.

How To Apply

Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.

It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.

Closing Statement

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Tomasz Gruszka