Bridges & Structures Engineer

Job ID:   20058   Benefits Offering Company events  Health & Dental Benefits  Employee Assistance Program  Employer RRSP match  Competitive Time Off Policy  Flex Work (Possibility) - Hybrid position  Compensation Salary: $105,000 - $130,000 Position Summary 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. Primary/Essential Responsibilities and Duties Is competent to perform any of the following functions as they apply to the particular engineering work to be performed: 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. Is Technically competent to 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. Reviews 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. Develops an execution plan that outlines staffing, materials, equipment, subcontracting, and other services that are necessary to deliver the project on time and within budget. Verifies estimates based on detailed review of proposal specifications. Coordinates with department managers to establish work plans and staffing for each phase of the project. Organizes and conducts meetings with project staff and management to communicate information related to each function’s needs concerning project requirements. Develops and manages customer relationships and expectations, progress reports, communication, paperwork, meetings, etc. Leads project activities to ensure that the project is executed in accordance with designs, budgets and schedules; takes appropriate action to minimize the impact of deviations. Maintains a dedication to safety at all times by acting as a role model, providing education and enforcing safe work…