Senior Structural Bridge Engineer

We create great places and the connections that get people and goods moving—whether by car, bus, train, plane, or their own two feet. Working within the context of the communities we serve, we provide planning, engineering, and infrastructure management services that fit the needs of our clients and improve the overall transportation experience. Join our team and help us keep communities connected. 
 

When faced with an impasse, do you look to bridge the gap? Our Bridges & Structures Team does too. From local bridge rehabilitations that support our communities to iconic bridge designs that define a region, our opportunities will connect you to your career goals.  

Your Opportunity

Stantec's Infrastructure group has developed some of the Canadian market's most notable infrastructure projects and we are highly committed to delivering outstanding quality while meeting our clients' needs. Our team of Planners, Engineers and Contract Administrators deliver infrastructure solutions that drive economic growth and social prosperity. Our group offers a positive customer experience across all regions of Canada, from project inception, design development and through to construction completion. Our national Horizontal Infrastructure [HI] group is comprised of engineers, technicians and support personnel with their diverse backgrounds in design and construction, committed to delivering excellent technical work and customer service to our clients. This national team has earned an exceptional reputation through its successful delivery of multidisciplinary infrastructure projects in Canada.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Act as project manager, structural lead and designer for engineering assignments
• Attend site visits related to pre-design information gathering, construction and post-construction review
• Coordinate work with clients and other disciplines including highway/road, electrical, drainage and environmental planning
• Analyze and evaluate appropriate design solutions and design of transportation structures including bridges, culverts, retaining walls and foundations
• Provide direction to project team members and support staff through verbal and written instructions
• Direct CAD team for drawing preparation and review deliverables before submission to the client
• Conduct business development activities to secure new projects by client liaison and proposal preparation
• Prepare and review technical reports, tender documents and cost estimate
• Provide tender evaluations and/or construction engineering services
• Work within assigned project budgets and schedules
• Business development and proposal preparation
• Supervise and mentor junior staff concerning project work 

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Interest in working both in the office and the field environment
• Ability to perform outdoor physical duties while doing bridge inspection work
• Valid driver's license
• Strong computer skills, including experience with SAP2000, CSiBridge, SFRAME
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Able to work in a team environment and excel in both bridge and multi-disciplined projects
• Proven ability to supervise, direct and mentor junior staff
• Demonstrated interest in business development activates and preparation of proposals
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Ability to direct a team and mentor technical development of others
• Works well with minimal direct supervision

Education and Experience

• Experience in project management
• B.A.Sc. or B.Eng. in civil/structural engineering, with strong interest and experience in bridge engineering
• P.Eng and 10+ years' experience in leading large transportation structures projects Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. 

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice. 

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what's previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what's possible.