Validation engineer Jobs in Calgary, AB

When faced with an impasse, do you look to bridge the gap? Our Bridges and Structures Team does too. From local bridge rehabilitations that support our communities to iconic bridge designs that define a region, our opportunities will connect you to your career goals.

We create great places and the connections that get people and goods moving—whether by car, bus, train, plane, or their own two feet. Working within the context of the communities we serve, we provide planning, engineering, and infrastructure management services that fit the needs of our clients and improve the overall transportation experience. Join our team and help us keep communities connected.

Your Opportunity

An opportunity exists for an intermediate to senior Bridge Engineer to become part of our dynamic Transportation Engineering group in Alberta. This position will be full-time in-office or hybrid based in our Edmonton office Stantec’s Transportation Team has a strong local presence but also participates in some of Stantec’s largest and most complex transportation projects. These projects encompass the entire life of the transportation structure – from feasibility studies through detailed design and construction oversight. Are you excited by and passionate about this interesting and challenging field of engineering?

Your Key Responsibilities

• Project management and/or design management of bridges, culverts, retaining walls and foundation engineering assignments.

• Managing change in scope, schedule, risks and costs against the project baseline.

• Interaction with project controls and associated reporting.

• Regularly interface with the client regarding project status updates and expectations.

• Account and stakeholder management maximizing business opportunities within client accounts.

• Analysis, design, preparation of tender packages, visual inspections, report preparation, cost estimating, construction engineering services.

• Proposal preparation and assisting to develop client relations.

• Development of structural rehabilitation, strengthening and replacement strategies.

• Perform basic and more advanced calculations and structural analysis/modeling using company standard software and/or proprietary manufacturer software.

• Preparing contract drawings, design details, specifications, cost estimates, and reports for various bridge types and other transportation structures.

• Undertaking bridge, culvert and other structural inspections to assess condition.

• Mentoring junior bridge engineers and bridge technologists.

• Regular collaboration with colleagues in our multi-disciplined design office.

• Coordination with sub-consultants.

• Construction administration and resident engineering.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Demonstrated ability to organize, coordinate, and project manage quality, budget, schedule, and technical deliverables for bridge projects at all phases of the project life cycle.

• Strong client management skills.

• Proven understanding of projects controls systems and cost control practices.

• Advanced understanding of structural design and analysis concepts and methods.

• Working knowledge of relevant bridge design codes, particularly CHBDC.

• Familiarity with the Alberta Transportation bridge design criteria, construction specifications, inspection and construction administration manuals, and standard drawings.

• Experience with structural modelling and design software such as SAP2000, CSiBridge, or equivalent.

• Ability to create and interpret sketches, drawings, and other documentation associated with a typical variety of structures.

• Ability to participate and collaborate in project team setting, to engage in creative and critical thought, and to effectively communicate concepts and ideas to others.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Enthusiastic attitude with interest in skills development and continual improvement.

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

• Proficient in Microsoft (MS) Office Suite.

• Valid Class 5 Alberta Driver’s License.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering focusing on structural engineering, with preference for individuals with a Master’s degree.

• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.).

• Minimum of 7 years of bridge-related work experience.

Position will primarily work in an office setting; may require some field work. This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.

Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location: Canada | AB | Edmonton
Organization: BC-1136 Transpt-CA Alberta
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: Replacement
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 11/02/2026 07:02:45
Req ID: 1004264