Bridge Permit Engineer

at  Government of Saskatchewan

Bridge Permit Engineer - ENG002963
Employment Type: Permanent Full-time
Location(s): SK-Rgna-Regina
Ministry: 016 Highways
Salary Range: $7,031 - $9,138 Monthly
Grade: MCP.06.
The Ministry of Highways seeks a highly motivated individual with excellent interpersonal and leadership skills to join the Southern Region Design and Construction Division, Bridge Branch. This position will be located in Regina.
The Bridge Permit Engineer will work with other specialized transportation professionals in a project and team environment. In this position, you will be responsible for engineering activities associated with the inspection, design, construction, repair, and strength assessment of bridges on the provincial highway system. This position involves working on a wide range of bridge, culvert, and low-level crossing projects and reviewing Provincial Overweight Bridge Permits on both the Provincial Highway system and the Municipal Road system.

You will be required to:

• prepare high-quality working drawings, and tender documents and manage bridge construction projects;
• provide prompt delivery during all phases;
• negotiate agreements and maintain effective communication with regulatory agencies, contractors, consultants, utility companies, businesses, and municipalities to ensure cost effectiveness;
• participate in the development of policies, practices, procedures, and standards related to highway and municipal bridge/structures design and construction; and
• Review and approve overweight permit applications to ensure structure and public safety.

The ideal candidate will have experience related to specialty permits including pre-approvals, annuals, massive moves, and bulk haul vehicles as it relates to the Provincial Overweight Bridge Permits process.
You must be willing to work irregular hours and travel throughout the province as needed on a project basis, work in a field environment, and have a valid driver’s license.
The successful candidate will possess a university degree in Civil Engineering with a specialization in structures from an accredited university and be eligible for membership in the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan (APEGS).
OR
You will possess a 2-year degree/diploma in engineering, be eligible for registration with Saskatchewan Applied Science Technologists have 8 years related work experience directly related to Bridge Design and Construction, and be eligible for membership in the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan (APEGS).
As an employer, we are dedicated to service excellence by demonstrating innovation, being transparent, practicing effective and accountable use of resources, and promoting engagement and leadership at all levels of the organization. We are also committed to workplace diversity.
Our core values include showing respect and integrity, serving citizens, excellence and innovation, and acting as one team. We demonstrate these values in our daily behaviors.
We are committed to workplace diversity.
Hours of Work: M - Monthly Out of Scope
Number of Openings: 1
Closing Date: Feb 9, 2025, 11:59:00 P

Please refer the Job description for details