Senior Bridge Engineer

Senior Bridge Engineer

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Pay Range

Base pay : CA$45.11 / hr – CA$53.22 / hr. Pay is based on skills and experience.

Job Overview

The Bridge Office section of the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure provides engineering oversight, detailed design, project management, inspection and maintenance, and technical support to district staff regarding the construction and maintenance of bridge structures. Reporting to the Chief Bridge Engineer, the position performs structural engineering tasks related to bridge assets, develops quality assurance programs for construction, and oversees projects completed internally or through consultants and contractors, including design builds, and develops long‑term replacement or rehabilitation plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and project management oversight to junior positions.
• Ensure safety and quality of work through detailed structural engineering, reviews and approvals of internal and external technical / shop drawings, designs, specifications and cost estimates.
• Prepare and evaluate project tenders and complete site visits to monitor construction.
• Maintain and update inspection programs.
• Perform cost estimating, monitoring of budget, and prepare non‑technical briefings, presentations, business cases, and technical and economic feasibility reports.
• Collaborate and communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Perform bridge load evaluations and act as engineering lead for specification updates on structural sections of the TI Highways Specification Book.
• Promote professional development and perform other related duties as required.

Screening Criteria

Assessment Criteria

Conditions of Offer

Conditions of Acceptance

Information for Applicants

A test of structural engineering and asset management principles may be administered as part of the evaluation process.

For more information about this opportunity please contact Justine Geddes , Chief Bridge Engineer at justinegeddes@gov.nl.ca or (709) 729-1354.

Seniority Level

Not Applicable

Employment Type

Full‑time

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