Structural Engineer

Are you looking to apply your engineering skills in a new area? Would you like to work in a team that is providing expertise to ensure the safety of Ontario's transportation structures? Then, come and take a closer look at this opportunity with the Ministry of Transportation.

The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment.

We offer:
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Flexible work arrangements
• Collegial and professional work culture
• Career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas
• We provide on-the-job training to support your success in the role

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:

We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

What can I expect to do in this role?

In this role, you will:
• administer consultant assignments, review consultant submissions and identify areas where improvements can be made
• conduct inspections for routine, non-routine and emergency structure investigations
• prepare preliminary and final designs for new structures and rehabilitation of existing structures, and prepare all related contract documents
• provide engineering advice and direction as required to internal staff and consultants on assigned projects

Note: This position requires travel throughout the province, generally 1-2 times a week through the summer months.

How do I qualify?

Mandatory

• You are a Professional Engineer, licensed with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO).
• The position requires the successful candidate to have a valid class G driver's licence or equivalent. The offer of employment is conditional upon the successful candidate providing proof that s/he has a valid driver's licence upon being hired.

Engineering Knowledge

• you have proven knowledge of and experience in structural engineering design and practices related to bridges and other transportation structures (design, analysis, evaluation, rehabilitation, inspection and maintenance)
• you have knowledge and experience working with the Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code (CHBDC)
• you have knowledge of structural computer software and Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) programs
• you have knowledge of road design, soils, foundations engineering materials, and construction practices to provide structural engineering expertise in infrastructure management activities of existing transportation structure.

Project Management and Contract Administration

• you have knowledge of consultant acquisition and procurement processes to manage consultant assignments, and identify and resolve technical and administrative issues
• you have experience with contract preparation and delivery processes
• you have project management skills.

Judgment and Problem-Solving Skills

• you have the ability to identify problems, gather necessary information, investigate, interpret, analyze risks, make decisions, and prepare contingent plans and/or action
• you have the ability to exercise judgment in the effective application of knowledge and practices.

Communications and Interpersonal Skills

• you have the ability to communicate well, both orally and in writing
• you have interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with staff, consultants, contractors, officials, etc.
  
  

Additional Information

Address:

• 1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 659 Exeter Road, London, West Region
• 1 English Permanent, 659 Exeter Road, London, West Region

Compensation Group: Professional Engineers, Government of Ontario

Schedule: 6

Category: Science and Engineering

Posted on: Monday, June 24, 2024

Note:

• Less qualified applicants may be considered on an underfill basis.

How to apply:

Please apply online, only, at www.ontario.ca/careers, quoting Job ID 216565, by Tuesday, July 9, 2024. Please follow the instructions to submit your application.

If you require accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/ContactUs.aspx to provide your contact information. The Ontario Public Service is an inclusive employer. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with Ontario’s Human Rights Code.