Bridge Engineer, Team Lead

Bridge Engineer, Team Lead

What makes us stand out?

KCB is an employee-owned mid-size consultancy with a reputation that exceeds our size. Our tag line "Down to Earth / Up to the Challenge" says a lot about who we are. Our staff are inquisitive, curious, and dedicated to solving complex problems. Our size allows us to draw on colleagues across the globe just as easily as if they were across the hall. We also advocate for continued professional development and encourage this by hosting a range of internal and external training sessions and encouraging staff to participate in conferences. In broad terms we think KCB's differentiators are our:

• size - large enough to win intriguing projects, small enough for the President and CEO to know you by name
• creative perspectives that come through diverse and inclusive teams
• access to some of the sectors' leading talent
• international reputation for technical excellence, where everyone maintains a technical focus
• appetite to tackle problems with unique complexities

Klohn Crippen Berger Ltd. (KCB) is expanding its Transportation group and has an attractive opportunity in our Vancouver office for Senior Bridge Engineers. As a Bridge Engineer, Team Lead, you will lead complex bridge design projects from concept to completion, working closely with clients, multidisciplinary teams, and stakeholders. In addition to your technical expertise, you will manage project delivery, including budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation.

Current and past projects include: Keating Cross Road Flyover (Saanich, BC), 78 Street Interchange (Delta, BC), Dry Creek Bridge (Hudson's Hope, BC), Hwy 407 East Phase 2 Design Build (Oshawa, ON), and Vedder Bridge Replacement Design Build (Chilliwack, BC.

What you would engage in:

• Lead the structural design and analysis of bridges and related infrastructure for both new construction and rehabilitation projects.
• Provide mentorship for engineers, technicians, and drafters.
• Oversee project management activities, including budgeting, resource planning, timelines, and deliverables.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, providing technical advice and ensuring clear communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with internal teams (civil, geotechnical, transportation) and external stakeholders (contractors, government agencies) to ensure project goals are met.
• Conduct site visits and inspections as required to monitor project progress and ensure design compliance.
• Prepare technical reports, design documents, specifications, and presentations for both internal and external audiences.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior engineers and project team members.
• Ensure all projects comply with industry standards, safety regulations, and environmental considerations.

What we require:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field (Master's degree is a plus).
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation required.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in bridge design, including both structural analysis and construction support.
• Proven skillset in managing large-scale infrastructure projects within the consulting engineering sector.
• Proficiency in structural design software such as AutoCAD, SAP2000, STAAD.Pro, or similar tools.
• An ability to foster relationships, cultivating client engagement and team support.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, while maintaining scope, team and budget continuity.

Klohn Crippen Berger has a storied history in bridge design. Together with our in-house geotechnical consulting services, our bridge offering is very attractive to clients. We have a strong backlog on which to grow and develop our valued staff. This is an opportune time for individuals to join the KCB family.

The salary for this position is $130,000 to $180,000 per year. Salary is based on applicable experience, education, and skill level.

Along with continued career development, KCB offers:

• Hybrid work opportunities
• Annual performance and salary review
• Vacation policy that aligns to your experience
• Paid OT, and sick days
• Flexible benefits, including RRSP, social, and mental well-being initiatives
• Dedication to World Economic Forum's "Four Pillars" of Environment Social Governance framework, Governance, People, Planet and Prosperity

We are a global organization committed developing a respectful workplace founded on the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion. We strive to be a workplace where our employees, clients, and the communities in the regions we operate, feel valued and are treated equitable. We respect the uniqueness that makes you, you. We encourage applications from all qualified career seekers, regardless of gender, sex, religion, or nationality.

To learn more about projects you could be a part of check out Projects - KCB ) and our Careers page for more details.