Senior Bridge Design Engineer

Government of New Brunswick • NB, NB

9h • CA$94,584 - CA$125,411 • Hybrid

About The Position

Every project we undertake as a GNB Department is about safeguarding the well-being of New Brunswickers today, while building a resilient foundation for future generations. Through this position, you will have the opportunity to apply your expertise where it matters most: keeping our communities connected, safe, and thriving. Together, we are not just solving engineering challenges: we are building trust, safety, and pride in the place we all call home.

Requirements

• University degree in Civil Engineering, with a specialization in structural design and/or structural engineering.
• Minimum of ten plus (10+) years of progressively responsible structural and bridge engineering analysis, evaluation and design experience, including experience with the application of the Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code and Commentary.
• At least five (5) years of supervisory and design management experience.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of New Brunswick (APEGNB) or Registered as a Professional Engineer with a Canadian regulatory body.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license as issued by the Province of New Brunswick.
• Written and spoken competence in English is required.
• Applicants must clearly demonstrate the essential qualifications to be given further consideration.
• Résumés should be in chronological order specifying education and employment in months and years including part-time and full-time employment.
• Please ensure that your preferred language of assessment is identified in your résumé.

Nice To Haves

• post-secondary training and/or experience with specialization in bridge engineering;
• experience involving a variety of bridge types, including making recommendations regarding bridge restrictions, closures, divestiture, rehabilitation or replacement;
• experience administering NBDTI bridge contracts and interpreting contract drawings and specifications;
• experience in bridge/transportation structure inspection, including identification and/or completion of required maintenance and repairs;
• experience in applying AASHTO Bridge Design and Construction specifications.

Responsibilities

• Providing leadership, guidance, and support to employees, while ensuring effective teamwork and performance.
• Providing expertise and technical guidance for design of highway bridges, including structural analysis, load capacity evaluation, and preparation of plans and specifications for tender.
• Reviewing tender submittments, including approval of products and shop drawings.
• Coordinating bridge design preparation by consultants, including requests for proposals, project development reviews, and technical guidance.
• Providing technical expertise and recommendations for construction, maintenance, and rehabilitation of bridge structures.
• Contributing to the development of internal specifications, guidelines, and policies.
• Providing input on national codes, standards, and guidelines.
• Liaising with the special vehicle permits office and reviewing over-mass permit applications.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package which includes paid vacation, Health and Dental Plan, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability and the Public Service Shared Risk Pension Plan.
• Free access to Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and services.
• Relocation Costs will be considered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior