Bridge Engineer

at  Government of Alberta

JOB INFORMATION

Job Requisition ID: 61132
Ministry: Transportation and Economic Corridors
Location: Peace River, Grande Prairie
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: Open until a suitable candidate is found.
Classification: Engineering & Related Level 2 (522ERA)
Salary: $3,183.15 to $4,407.30 bi-weekly ($83,080 - $115,030/year)
Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors (TEC) is a centre of excellence for transportation in North America. We contribute to Alberta’s prosperity and quality of life by providing and supporting a safe, innovative and sustainable provincial transportation system and water management infrastructure. With Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors, you can engage in a fulfilling career with diverse room to grow. We believe in building careers, providing opportunities for growth within the organization, and striving to provide our staff with a work-life balance including reasonable hours of work to ensure time with family and to accommodate outside interests.

The ministry promotes a vital and diverse economy by:

• Managing transportation safety
• Supporting municipalities with public transportation and water/wastewater facilities
• Expanding and enhancing a well-integrated transportation system and enabling market access
• Preserving and developing the provincial highway network and water management infrastructure

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REQUIREMENTS:

• University graduation in Engineering plus five years related experience in bridge and/or materials engineering. Additional related education will be considered in lieu of experience on a one-for-one basis
• Eligibility for membership in APEGA
• A valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s Licence or equivalent

Reporting to the Bridge Manager, you will coordinate and administer the design and construction of the Region’s bridge construction as well as rehabilitation program consistent with national codes and department guidelines, standards, policies, acts and technical as well as functional requirements. You will ensure the safe, efficient and timely delivery of the projects by consultants and contractors.
Responsible for the selection, assessment and evaluation of consultants, all engineering work is reviewed throughout all phases of the project. The construction phase of the project is monitored to ensure that the work is completed safely and in accordance with department requirements and contract specifications.

Your responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Reviewing functional planning studies, bridge inspection and assessment reports as well as completing site visits to identify and determine the scope of the project
• Preparing the Terms of Reference within the required schedule for the project and act as a resource for questions as well as concerns from consultants during the proposal preparation period
• Reviewing and evaluating consultant proposals and serving as a member of Consultant Selection Committee to provide recommendations for the award of the project
• Scheduling and attending construction pre-commencement meetings to ensure that the Department’s guidelines and standards will be followed during construction
• Completing construction site inspections to ensure that the consultant enforces and adheres to all regulatory permits, approvals and authorizations issued for the project
• Reviewing all engineering reports, designs, drawings and tender documents to ensure that the work completed by consultants meet department guidelines, standards, policies and provide the best value

• Identifying technical or operational issues that need to be addressed for future improvementReviewing all project expenditures including consultant invoices, municipality payments, contractor progress estimates and provide recommendation for payment

To be successful in this position, you will demonstrate:

• Leadership and interpersonal relationship skills
• The ability to resolve conflicts
• The ability to analyze complex situations and problems as well as provide innovative solutions
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• The ability to negotiate

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