Bridge Designer

MatchBox Consulting Group is seeking a Bridge Designer on behalf of our client, an established multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm with a growing bridge engineering team in Alberta.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of bridge design experience and hold a P.Eng., P.Tech.(Eng.), or P.L.(Eng.) designation in Alberta, with the ability to authenticate engineering drawings and reports within their scope of practice.

The position offers the opportunity to join a growing bridge team with a well-established mentorship program, where experienced professionals can continue developing their technical skills, support junior team members, and take on project management responsibilities.

• Location: Lethbridge, AB, or any office location in Alberta
• Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
• Work Model: Hybrid – Minimum 2 days per week in an Alberta office
• Travel: Project-dependent, approximately 10–15%; not mandatory

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design of standard bridge and culvert projects from site assessment and hydrotechnical review through detailed design, tender preparation, and construction.

• Prepare and review engineering calculations, drawings, technical specifications, quantity take-offs, and cost estimates.

• Design standard bridges using Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors (TEC) standards, drawings, details, and design criteria.

• Complete culvert designs, including hydraulic sizing, fish passage considerations, and selection of appropriate culvert materials and structures.

• Coordinate project activities, including scope, schedules, budgets, and technical deliverables.

• Work with survey, geotechnical, and environmental teams throughout project development.

• Prepare tender packages, technical specifications, and responses to contractor questions.

• Review and authenticate engineering drawings and reports within the scope of professional practice.

• Maintain relationships with municipal clients, TEC, regulators, and contractors.

• Support construction activities through site visits, shop drawing reviews, and contract administration.

• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and cross-training to technologists and junior designers.

• Identify opportunities to improve design processes and project delivery.

Qualifications - Must-Haves

• Registered in Alberta as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.), Professional Licensee (Engineering) (P.L.(Eng.)), or Professional Technologist (Engineering) (P.Tech.(Eng.)).

• Minimum 5 years of bridge design experience, with a focus on standard bridges and culverts in Alberta.

• Experience designing standard bridges using Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors (TEC) standard drawings, details, and design criteria.

• Experience with culvert design, including hydraulic sizing, fish passage considerations, and selection of corrugated steel pipe, structural plate, and precast concrete box culverts.

• Knowledge of the Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code (CSA S6) and applicable Canadian design standards.

• Familiarity with TEC bridge design practices, policies, procedures, guidelines, and manuals.

• Ability to independently review and authenticate engineering drawings and reports within their scope of practice.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams.

• Valid Class 5 Alberta Operator's Licence.

• Ability to work from an Alberta office at least 2 days per week.

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience with project management, including budgets, schedules, and coordination of bridge projects.

• Experience with hydrotechnical assessments and bridge planning for stream crossings.

• Experience working with municipal clients.

• Experience with tender preparation, specification writing, and cost estimating.

• Experience in construction contract administration and supervision.

• Bridge Inspection and Maintenance (BIM) inspector certification.

• Drafting and design experience using AutoCAD and Civil 3D.

• Experience with precast concrete or steel girder fabrication inspection, including PCI or CWB certification.

• Experience mentoring junior engineers, technologists, or designers.

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About MatchBox

Headquartered in downtown Vancouver and serving clients nationally, MatchBox is one of the leading recruitment and solutions firms that specializes in the fields of IT & Technology, Engineering & Technical, Real Estate & Construction, and Accounting & Finance. We offer unrivaled expertise with our team's extensive experience in the recruitment and professional services industry. We are dedicated to building great connections and creating strong opportunities within the workforce and the labor market.

Equal Opportunities

MatchBox is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including members of minority groups such as racialized individuals, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and Indigenous peoples. It is a priority for us that all candidates are treated fairly and without discrimination. Our recruitment teams receive ongoing training on using objective criteria for evaluating candidates and other related topics to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

Work Permits

Please note that we require all interested candidates to obtain the necessary work permits from the Government of Canada prior to submitting an application. This position is open exclusively to individuals residing in Canada and legally authorized to work in Canada. Applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered.

Further Consideration

We receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact candidates who are selected for further consideration.

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