Intermediate / Senior Bridge Engineer

Are you a passionate Bridge Engineer who enjoys working on a variety of bridge and transportation infrastructure design and rehabilitation projects? Do you have strong attention to detail, strive to stay current with technology, while constantly looking for new opportunities for innovation? Are you someone with the potential to lead or help mentor a growing team of bridge specialists? If so, we want to hear from you

ISL is seeking a Intermediate to Senior Bridge Engineer to join our expanding Bridge team in one of our beautiful BC offices. The scope for the role depends on your experience level, but in all cases, the focus will be to continue the growth of ISL's structural engineering services in Western Canada, which vary from standalone bridge design to coordinated multidisciplinary projects in support of our Transportation, Water Wastewater and Landscape Architecture groups. Regardless of your experience level, you will be provided with a tight-knit group of dedicated engineers and technicians and a mentoring, motivational, and collaborative environment to thrive.

A Little About Us

We are engineers, technologists, planners, landscape architects, scientists, and support teams
that work together to deliver infrastructure, minimizing environmental impact and maximizing benefit to the community. With just over 600 employees we take a multidisciplinary approach to projects and work works to deliver excellence for our clients, both internal and external.

ISL's Bridge Team in British Columbia
works on projects involving bridge design, rehabilitation, and pedestrian bridge design. The team addresses construction staging challenges, remote access issues, mass-timber bridges of various styles, and inspection of diverse bridge structures, including long-span tied arches and mountain trail bridges at high altitudes. Additional responsibilities include work related to retaining walls, culverts, transportation infrastructure, and the seismic retrofit and rehabilitation of bridges and buildings. There are instances when research is conducted alongside practical project implementation. As you can see our work is rich in diversity and complexity.

Our team is committed to finding, mentoring, and growing the right individual and you can expect the following from our team:

• Flexible
  – We are a strong results-oriented team of professionals. As a high functioning, remotely-enabled group, we allow for flexibility in how and where work gets done, taking into account the life schedules of our team.
• Interesting Work
  – We have a variety of building and bridge projects.
• Entrepreneurial
  – We are a group of passionate individuals who work independently and as part of a team but always in support of one another. We take initiative, run with new ideas, and collectively share in project success.

A Little About You

Your cover letter must demonstrate:

• Your experience and passion in bridge design.
• Your desire for continuous learning and advancement in the industry.
• Why are you interested in working with the ISL team?

Your resume should show us:

• P.Eng. designation with EGBC or the ability to transfer.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience within the Bridge Consulting Engineering industry.
• Experience delivering bridge design and / or analysis projects from start to finish.
• Experience in marketing and / or procurement of projects.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with colleagues and work with junior staff and technicians within a team environment.
• Excellent report writing skills.

Bonus points for:

• Master's or post-graduate degree in Structural or Bridge Engineering an asset.
• Preference given to candidates with experience with BC Ministry of Transportation & Transit or similar provincial clients (e.g. Alberta Transportation & Economic Corridors).
• Seismic Design & Retrofit experience an asset.
• Suspension Bridge & Cable stay experience an asset.
• Bridge Inspection experience an asset.
• Familiarity with Canadian design codes and standards.

A Little More About the Role

Responsibilities:

• Structural Analysis and Design of bridge and transportation infrastructure engineering assignments.
• Lead or assist with Project Management tasks.
• Maintain positive Client Relations.
• Assistance with Business Development and Proposal Preparation.
• Travel for Field Work, when required.
• Technical Mentorship of junior & intermediate staff, as appropriate.

What ISL Offers

We value you for your skills, work ethic, and contributions and want to ensure that your personal success is intertwined with your professional success. Our wellness philosophy encompasses the four pillars of physical, mental, financial and spiritual well-being, which is why our strong benefits package is comprehensive and offers you some of the best available tools to maximize your career and lifestyle.

Depending on your experience level, the salary range for this is:

• $110,000 - $140,000 (based on a 40-hr work week, not including overtime)

Here are some of the amazing benefits we provide:

• Excellent mentorship and team atmosphere.
• Significant annual bonus incentives.
• Banked time options for salaried employees.
• Flexible amount and timing of working hours.
• Hybrid model of work, although there is a focus on in-office collaboration.
• Great employer-paid benefits, including health, dental and extensive paramedical services.
• Healthcare Spending and Lifestyle Option Accounts.
• An excellent Group RRSP system.
• Paid professional development opportunities and memberships.