Bridges & Structures Engineer

RailWorks•Mississauga, ON

4d•CA$105,000 - CA$130,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Project Director or designate, the Bridges & Structures Engineer leads, directs, and exercises functional authority over all aspects of Bridges, Buildings, Culverts, Retaining Walls, and any other load bearing Structure projects including planning, organizing, budgeting, and cost reporting; ensures that the goals and objectives of each project are accomplished on schedule and within budget, and that quality and safety standards are met; directs staff in successfully accomplishing goals and objectives.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering from an Accredited Canadian University (or approved equivalent)
Current registration as a Professional Engineer in Ontario or another Canadian Province in which they reside and or practice.
10 years relevant experience in Railway Operations.
Thorough knowledge of construction industry practices, methods, processes, and standards and their impact on project activities.
Demonstrated experience applying knowledge of project accounting, project controls (cost, schedule, change management, etc.), material management, contract management, subcontract management, safety, and quality.
Requirement to pass Physical Aptitude tests for Safety Critical Position (Vision, Hearing, Stress Tests)
Requirement to complete essential basic Safety Qualifications: First Aid, Emergency Response, Hot Work, Work at Heights, Work in enclosed Spaces
Canadian Railway Operations Qualifications and Competencies (e.g., CROR, E-Railsafe, GEI, MOBR, CWR, WEST) are required to perform the role but are not prerequisites (training will be afforded to selected proponent).
AREMA Manual for Railway Engineering Chapters 6,8,15 proven knowledge, understanding and application is mandatory but not a prerequisite (training will be afforded to selected proponent).
AREMA Certifications: Bridge Inspection Modules 1-6; Culverts & Storm Drains Inspection; Freight Railway Bridge Loading; Railway Bridge Rating; Micropiles and grouting for Railroad Structures; Retaining Wall Design for Railroad Applications; are mandatory but not prerequisites (training will be afforded to selected proponent).

Responsibilities

Determine the forces and stresses in railway bridges/culverts/culverts and bridge components.
Prescribe safe loading conditions for railway bridges/culverts.
Prescribe inspection and maintenance procedures for railway bridges/culverts.
Design repairs and modifications to railway bridges/culverts.
Authorize or restrict the operation of railway traffic over a bridge according to its immediate condition or state of repair.
Supervise the construction, modification or repair of a railway bridge, Culvert, Manhole or Catch Bassin in conformance with common or particular specifications, plans and instructions applicable to the work to be performed, and to authorize or restrict the operation of railway traffic over a bridge according to its immediate condition or state of repair.
Review project proposals and plans to gain an understanding of the project requirements (time frame, budget, safety, quality, staffing, materials and equipment requirements) necessary to complete the project within the required time frame.
Develop an execution plan that outlines staffing, materials, equipment, subcontracting, and other services that are necessary to deliver the project on time and within budget.
Verify estimates based on detailed review of proposal specifications.
Coordinate with department managers to establish work plans and staffing for each phase of the project.
Organize and conduct meetings with project staff and management to communicate information related to each function’s needs concerning project requirements.
Develop and manage customer relationships and expectations, progress reports, communication, paperwork, meetings, etc.
Lead project activities to ensure that the project is executed in accordance with designs, budgets and schedules; take appropriate action to minimize the impact of deviations.
Maintain a dedication to safety at all times by acting as a role model, providing education and enforcing safe work practices, Company policies and procedures, implementing and monitoring safety programs.
Monitor and oversee the efficient use of materials and equipment and the contractual performance of the project; confer with project staff to ensure that assigned duties and responsibility are performed per agreed upon expectations.
Monitor and oversee onsite activities, quality, productivity, progress, and safety of employees and subcontractors.
Provide leadership and supervision to staff, identify goals and objectives, monitor and assess performance, identify training and development opportunities, provide ongoing coaching.
Oversee financial aspects of contracts.
Provide technical assistance and recommend construction methods and equipment.
Anticipate potential roadblocks and develop solutions to prevent issues from arising; resolve any problems that may arise during project execution.
Represent the company in project meetings.
Prepare written reports and/or updates (internal and external) for management, client, and project team, to ensure a clear understanding of project status.
Administer financial tracking systems to monitor project costs and estimates.
Perform other related duties as required.