Junior Bridge Engineer
We create 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.
Your Opportunity
We are currently seeking a self-motivated Junior Bridge Engineer to join our Transportation Team out of the Dartmouth, Nova Scotia office. Stantec’s Transportation Team provides planning, design and construction administration services for roadway, highway, transit/rail, bridge and related transportation infrastructure. As part of the bridge design team, you will be involved in the pursuit and delivery of bridge, culvert, and other structural infrastructure projects throuSeghout Atlantic Canada, with the ability to support other Stantec offices throughout Canada and the US. In this role you will get to use your knowledge and understanding of bridge engineering and construction methods to manage and successfully deliver multidisciplinary bridge inspection, analysis, rehabilitation, and design projects for both private and public sector clients, from planning through to detailed design stages and into construction.
The primary scope of this role is to provide technical support to senior engineers and project managers in the development of high-quality bridge, culvert, and structural designs. The Junior Bridge Engineer must have a sound knowledge of engineering principles and codes, and experience in the design of bridge elements. This person must also have the ability to use computer software for bridge analysis and design. They will be responsible for assisting with design and drawings tasks, performing structural analysis and design of a variety of bridge and culvert structure types.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Analysis and design of reinforced concrete, prestressed concrete and steel bridge structures.
- Perform structural analysis of bridges, culverts and other structural elements.
- Prepare technical calculations and structural drawings.
- Develop calculations and design through all design phases, from preliminary to detailed design.
- Develop bills of quantities for engineering estimates.
- Calculate input data for structural analysis software, such as section properties.
- Assist in the preparation of drawings and designs in accordance with company standards and follow quality assurance and quality control procedures.
- Assist in the preparation of engineering studies, reports, memos and documents.
- Assist with bridge\culvert inspections as required.
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Ability to design bridges and bridge components.
- Ability to perform structural analysis and design.
- Ability to run analysis and design software such as CSi Bridge, Sofistik, Larsa or equivalent.
- Working knowledge of codes such as CSA-S6, MTO, AASHTO, ACI, ASCE, etc.
- Excellent technical report writing experience and skills.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Able to travel and work in Atlantic Canada
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering.
- Master’s Degree in Bridge or Civil/Structural Engineering is an asset.
- Fully bilingual in English and French would be an asset.
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.
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