THE OPPORTUNITY:

WSP is currently seeking an Intermediate Engineer who has the interest and drive to join our Ontario Bridges Team, to be based in our one of our Burlington, Kitchener, or London offices. We believe WSP has assembled the best and most vibrant bridge engineering group in Canada with groups based throughout Ontario. This is an environment where one is surrounded and supported by a group of professionals with unsurpassed experience in all facets of bridge engineering. As such, we are looking for an individual with an interest in taking on the most interesting bridge work that the province has to offer.
Reporting to the Burlington Bridge Manager, this position will be responsible for the preliminary and detailed design of bridges and other civil structures for federal, provincial and municipal clients. Our Bridge Team has a highly qualified staff experienced in bridge planning, inspection, evaluation, rehabilitation, new design and project administration, and collaborates with other teams based in Ontario, sharing work and knowledge. In the GTA alone, there are over 70 staff members, including 45 bridge engineers. Our senior staff have published numerous technical papers on bridge design, rehabilitation and construction, and continue to be active on a range of technical and bridge code committees. The firm is proud of its reputation for leadership in the bridge engineering field and of its recognition by receiving several major awards for unique and challenging bridge designs.

• Carry out preliminary and detail design of bridges, culverts, retaining walls and other civil structures on assignments of moderate size, scope, diversity and/or complexity for all levels of government
• Prepare engineering drawings
• Prepare form of tenders, quantity take-offs and construction cost estimates
• Check designs and drawings
• Prepare specifications and contract documents
• Review shop drawings
• Carry out contract administration and construction supervision
• Prepare reports and proposals
• Undertake bridge inspections, assessments, and reports
• Set up project meetings, record meeting minutes, and maintain action item list
• May be required to provide technical guidance and direction to support staff, contractors, and/or vendors
• Demonstrates sound written, verbal, interpersonal, analytical and application skills
• Works well under pressure to meet project deadlines
• Carry out other duties as assigned
• A good team player.