Roadside Design Engineer

Role Responsibilities

The Roadside Design Engineer is part of a multidisciplinary technical team (engineers, technologists, and consultants, as required) involved in the development, monitoring, and updating of standards or guidelines for roadside design. This includes barrier systems, barrier end treatments, clear zone requirements, side slope design, signing and support structures, barrier connections with bridges, integrated safety features (e.g., rumble strips), and temporary work zone protection requirements. Roadside design is one of the primary considerations affecting the safety of vehicle occupants when unexpected conditions arise while using the provincial highway infrastructure. Due to the interconnected complexities, this position will support geometric design standards and associated policy development.

The position will work within an engineering framework to optimize the cost effectiveness of roadside design and construction practices in Alberta. The position will assist in identifying roadside safety deficiencies at a network level and developing a plan to address those deficiencies, including prioritizing projects to make improvements that enhance safety and reduce road user and agency costs.

Responsibilities :

• Support the Roadside Design Specialist in the development, maintenance, and dissemination of technical information related to roadside design in Alberta
• Participate in the development of the department's construction programs related to roadside design
• Support the Roadside Design Specialist for the planning, design, and construction work on highways related to roadside items
• Monitor to ensure roadside design engineering standards are being met
• Undertake special assignments related to roadside design elements, as directed by the Roadside Design Specialist
• Support the Roadside Design Specialist in the review and approval of roadside products as required
• Support the review and update of highway geometric design standards, other associated guidelines, design bulletins, and design submissions as needed