Bridge Engineering Intern

Description

Parsons has contributed to numerous major infrastructure and bridge projects in Canada since the 1940’s, and has designed many well-known structures in the National Capital Region such as the Vimy Memorial Bridge in Barrhaven, the Corktown Footbridge over the Rideau Canal, the twin Bytown Bridges on Sussex Drive, the Strandherd Drive Widening VIA Rail bridge, the Juno Beach Memorial Pedestrian Bridge over the Airport Parkway, and the Alta Vista Hospital Link rail and road bridges. Further afield, Parsons has recently designed and been involved in the construction of the new Des Allumettes Bridge in Pembroke, the Hwy 401 Expansion in the GTA, the Regina Bypass in Saskatchewan, the Turcot Interchange and Olivier-Charbonneau Bridge in Montreal, the Kicking Horse Canyon widening in Golden BC, and the Edmonton Light Rail Transit expansion in Alberta.

The Parsons’ signature stands out, and our achievements have been recognized across Canada and beyond via numerous awards for innovation and quality, particularly in long-span bridges, complex bridges, and moveable (swing and lift) bridges. Our students participate in a wide range of projects and can expect to gain experience in bridge inspection, design, and analysis, and construction inspection.

Parsons’ Ottawa office is hiring for a Bridge / Structural Engineering Intern to support our expanding business. In addition to local and regional projects, the Ottawa office is frequently collaborating with teams around the country and around North America. It is an ideal environment in which to master, practice, and expand your engineering knowledge, and it creates opportunities to propel your career forward. Parsons engineers must be versatile, enthusiastic, team-oriented, and have exceptional communication and analytical skills.

As a Bridge / Structural Engineering Intern, you will :

• Assist on a wide variety of small to large bridge rehabilitation and new design projects from concept through construction utilizing theoretical and practical design knowledge under the supervision of our design engineers.
• Be part of a team performing inspections of existing bridges and other structures.
• Help support the preparation of detailed engineering calculations and models, drawings, specifications, quantities and cost estimates, detailed technical reports, procurement documents, design packages, proposals, and detailed analyses.
• Assist with providing technical engineering services during construction, including the review of contractor submissions and site inspections.

In this role you can expect to work in the office as part of a team and remotely as required.

What we are looking for :

Interested in learning more? Submit your resume to this position and we will be in touch with you.

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!Salary Range : $22.69 - $46.73This job posting is for a current addition or replacement opportunity within Parsons.We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as health, vision, dental, employer paid provincial care premiums, Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA), Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), life insurance, paid time off, sick leave, all province observed holidays off, and gym membership discounts to fit your busy lifestyle!Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for indigenous peoples, women, individuals with disabilities, and visible minorities.We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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