Intermediate Bridge Engineer
April 18 2023
Industries
Architecture, Engineering and related
Categories CAD/DAO, Design, Drafting, Civil engineering, Construction, Structure,
Remote
Calgary, AB • Full time
Role Overview
McElhanney Ltd. has an exciting opportunity for a Bridge Engineer to join our growing team in Alberta. In this role, you will be working as part of our Calgary group focusing on delivering bridge and bridge-sized culvert work related to highways, rural roadways and resource roads. This will be a role that really puts you in the driver’s seat of managing projects, interfacing with clients and working on a diversity of technical projects while being supported by an established team of bridge engineers located across BC and Alberta.
As a Bridge Engineer you will have 5 to 15 years of professional experience, while being a strong team player with high productivity and excellent attention to detail. Aside from your technical skills, you’ll also have the opportunity to leverage your established contacts and local experience to further build out the business of bridges with our Calgary team!
Responsibilities
Requirements
What Can We Offer You?
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If this is the opportunity for you, apply now or visit www.mcelhanney.com/careers to apply online. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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McElhanney Ltd. has an exciting opportunity for a Bridge Engineer to join our growing team in Alberta. In this role, you will be working as part of our Calgary group focusing on delivering bridge and bridge-sized culvert work related to highways, rural roadways and resource roads. This will be a role that really puts you in the driver’s seat of managing projects, interfacing with clients and working on a diversity of technical projects while being supported by an established team of bridge engineers located across BC and Alberta.
As a Bridge Engineer you will have 5 to 15 years of professional experience, while being a strong team player with high productivity and excellent attention to detail. Aside from your technical skills, you’ll also have the opportunity to leverage your established contacts and local experience to further build out the business of bridges with our Calgary team!
Responsibilities
- Prepare and review structural and hydraulic (where applicable) design calculations of highway bridges, pedestrian bridges, railroad bridges, temporary resource bridges, retaining walls, overhead light standards and bridge-sized culverts
- Complete hydrotechnical analyses of watercourse crossings and their corresponding drainage basins using approved Alberta Transportation methodologies
- Prepare conceptual, design and contract costs estimates
- Coordinate with various sub-consultants and project stakeholders
- Assist in the preparation and approval of, tender and contract documents
- Complete field inspections and reporting to monitor the quality and progress of the work being performed
- Perform field work as directed by a senior engineer
- Work with other team members to ensure schedules, budgets, and quality control standards are achieved and maintained
Requirements
- Diploma or Degree in Civil Engineering and/or Structural Engineering from an accredited post-secondary institution plus 5 to 15 years’ experience in a similar role.
- Registration in good standing as a P. Eng. in Alberta and be eligible for registration in British Columbia.
- Knowledge & experience with bridge design related to CAN/CSA S6, and its application to bridge projects across highway, rural road and resource projects.
- Proficiency in the application of AutoCAD Civil 3D, MIDAS and CSiBridge related to bridge design work is considered an asset.
- High productivity, attention to detail, effective verbal and written communication skills, and an ability to work well in a team environment.
- Strong people skills with the ability to communicate and work effectively with diverse individuals
- Strong organizational skills and flexibility to manage changing priorities on short notice
What Can We Offer You?
- Competitive salary with a generous one-time signing bonus and participation in our generous Performance Bonus Plan
- Hybrid work model and flexible work hours to accommodate your busy lifestyle
- Maternity leave top-up and parental leave
- Great benefits, including extended health and dental coverage, healthcare spending account, and RRSP matching.
- Employee and Family assistance program, which offers 24/7 support for all employees and their families either online or over the phone
- A family-like culture that is characterized by respect and inclusion for all
- Continuous support for your professional development and growth
- Profit sharing through an annual performance bonus program
- Potential opportunity to become a shareholder in an employee-owned company.
About McElhanney
Based in Western Canada for over 110 years, McElhanney offers innovative and practical engineering, surveying, mapping, planning, landscape architecture, and environmental services. As a 100% employee-owned and operated firm, with over 1,000 staff members in 33 locations, we are proud to offer qualified staff with shareholding options in our company. At McElhanney, we work in teams to build strong connections with our staff, clients, and local communities. Our employees enjoy working here because of our varied projects, high levels of autonomy, opportunities for career development, excellent total compensation and benefits package, and collaborating with a team of great professionals.
Our Purpose: Amaze our clients. Care for our communities. Empower our people.
#LI-HM1 #li-intermediate #li-hybrid #li-onsite #li-remoteIf this is the opportunity for you, apply now or visit www.mcelhanney.com/careers to apply online. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
To learn more about employee experience at McElhanney, visit us on Glassdoor
Click here to know why McElhanney Ltd. was selected as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers (2023)
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Department: Engineering
This is a full-time position
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