Structural Engineer

at  Ministry of Transportation

Are you looking to apply your engineering skills in a new area? Would you like to work in a team that is providing expertise to ensure the safety of Ontario’s transportation structures? Then, come and take a closer look at this opportunity with the Ministry of Transportation.

ENGINEERING KNOWLEDGE:

• you have proven knowledge of, and experience in, structural engineering design and practices related to bridges and other transportation structures (design, analysis, evaluation, rehabilitation, inspection and maintenance)
• you have knowledge of, and experience working with, the Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code (CHBDC)
• you have knowledge of structural computer software and Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) programs
• you have knowledge of road design, hydrology, soils, foundations engineering materials and construction practices to provide structural engineering expertise in infrastructure management activities of existing transportation structure
• you have knowledge of manuals, guidelines and precedents governing activity in the structural field.

COMMUNICATIONS AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

• you have the ability to communicate well, both orally and in writing
• you have interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with staff, consultants, contractors, officials, etc.

JUDGMENT AND PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS:

• you have the ability to identify problems, gather necessary information, investigate, interpret, analyze risks, make decisions, and prepare contingent plans and/or action
• you have the ability to exercise judgment in the effective application of knowledge and practices
• you have the ability to identify and assess possible hazardous conditions and/or deficiencies in existing structures and provide sound recommendations.

In this role, you will:

• administer consultant assignments, review consultant submissions and identify areas where improvements can be made
• conduct inspections for routine, non-routine and emergency structure investigations
• prepare preliminary and final designs for new structures, and rehabilitation of existing structures and prepare all related contract documents
• provide engineering advice and direction, as required, to internal staff and consultants on assigned projects
• provide structural engineering expertise in safety assurance and infrastructure management activities
• conduct construction liaison, consultant supervision and liaison with external agencies.