Structural Bridge Engineer in Training
About The Position
At CBCL Limited, we are a successful, dynamic, growing engineering and environmental consulting firm. We have an exciting opportunity for a Structural Bridge Engineer in Training to join our dynamic team based in either Halifax, Nova Scotia, or Fredericton, New Brunswick. Bring your curiosity, technical foundation, and eagerness to learn to a team that thrives on innovation and excellence in bridge design, inspection, rehabilitation, and construction. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful infrastructure projects that connect our communities, while learning from a team that includes university guest lecturers, CHBDC technical sub-committee members, and contributors to award-winning civil infrastructure projects. As our ideal candidate, you are early in your engineering career and excited to build your technical skills in structural and bridge engineering. You are motivated to learn from experienced engineers, contribute to quality work, and be part of a collaborative team that takes pride in developing practical, thoughtful solutions to engineering challenges.
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering is required
- Registration or eligibility for registration as an Engineer-in-Training with a provincial Engineering Association
- Up to four years of relevant structural engineering experience
- A strong understanding of structural engineering principles
- Ability to approach technical problems thoughtfully, apply engineering judgment, and seek guidance when needed
- Strong communication skills for working with engineers, technologists, drafting personnel, and multidisciplinary project teams
- Ability to manage tasks, maintain attention to detail, and contribute to project schedules and deliverables
- A desire to grow technical expertise through project work, mentorship, and ongoing professional development
Nice To Haves
- Exposure to bridge engineering, structural design, inspection, or construction
- Interest in developing knowledge of bridge design, constructability, and current design codes, including the CHBDC (CAN/CSA S6)
Responsibilities
- Assist with the analysis and design of new bridge and structural projects under the guidance of senior engineers
- Support structural evaluations and condition assessments of existing bridges and related infrastructure
- Participate in site visits and inspections to collect data, observe existing conditions, and support construction-phase services
- Assist with technical reports, design calculations, drawings, specifications, and estimates of probable cost
- Work closely with in-house disciplines, including geotechnical, highway, civil, water resources, coastal, environmental, cost estimation, climate change, mechanical, and electrical teams
- Work with teammates to develop bespoke designs, new tools and efficient workflow utilizing computer programming, AI and advanced analysis software
- Learn and apply current design codes, standards, software, and internal quality processes while contributing to high-quality project delivery
Benefits
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits
- CAAT Defined Benefit Pension Plan with employer contributions
- Generous vacation allowance commensurate with experience
- Maternity or Parental leave top-up
- Health spending account
- Wellness incentive
- Membership dues reimbursement
- Education and lifelong learning subsidization
- Community volunteering incentive
- Employee Family Assistance Program
- Public transit subsidy
- Flexible hours and locations to support work/life balance
- Ability to work paid overtime and bank time-in-lieu for future use
- Diverse team with a wide range of experience and expertise
- Exposure to a variety of projects
- Support to develop skills and pursue projects related to your own interests
- Collaboration between multiple disciplines and levels of expertise
- Mentoring opportunities to foster your personal and professional development
- Accessible and central offices in Atlantic Canada and Ottawa
- Access to training opportunities in areas ranging from technical development to leadership skills
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
