Project Engineer (Engineer 1-3) (Porter's Lake)
About The Position
The Department of Public Works supports Nova Scotia’s 23,000 kilometers of roads and highways and 4,100 bridges. Our Highway Programs Division is growing, and we have an opportunity available for a Project Engineer to join to our team. Become part of the team today who is responsible for managing all phases of bridge and highway construction. Watch your projects come to life and make exciting impacts to the Provincial road network of Nova Scotia. Under the general supervision of the Construction Manager, the Project Engineer manages all phases of contract work for bridge and highway construction and rehabilitation, ensuring that contractors perform all aspects of the work to Department of Public Works' plans and specifications. About half of your work is outdoors with considerable travel in both winter and summer during various weather conditions.
Requirements
- Bachelors’ Degree in Engineering
- Registered with Engineers Nova Scotia as an Engineer‐in‐Training, or as Licensed to Practice.
- Technical expertise related to bridge and highway maintenance and rehabilitation strategies.
- Proficiency in a computerized environment including Microsoft Suite.
- Familiarity with software used in an engineering and survey environment.
- Working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act is essential.
- Effective team leader with strong supervisory skills.
- Self-motivated individual who works well independently with minimal supervision.
- Proven and professional communication skills, both oral and written, for collaborating with staff, other government agencies, consultants, contractors and the public.
- Well developed planning and organizational skills, coupled with the ability to multi-task and adapt in this fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
- Maintain a professional and courteous disposition and hold a high standard for client and customer service.
Nice To Haves
- Working knowledge of the Public Highways Act, along with Department policies and procedures will be considered as an asset.
- Experience managing budgets, and an understanding of the principles of project management as it relates to highway and bridge construction are also considered assets.
Responsibilities
- Conduct and oversee pre-engineering and survey work.
- Produce timely quantity and cost estimates.
- Perform efficient and cost-effective contract administration.
- Recommend construction improvements based on assessments of field conditions.
- Contribute to the design of highways and structures.
- Responsible for Occupational Health and Safety as well as environmental concerns related to projects.
- Supervising office, as well as technical, staff, all the while ensuring a safe and engaged work force.
- Maintain good public relations when working with various agencies, property owners, the general public, and public utilities who are affected by highway construction and survey work.
Benefits
- Defined Benefit Pension Plan
- Health
- Dental
- Life Insurance
- General illness
- Short and Long Term Disability
- Vacation
- Employee and Family Assistance Programs
- Career Development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career.
- An engaged workplace where we foster respect and recognition.
- Forward-thinking policies and strategies.
- Monthly car allowance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
