Transportation Structural Engineer

at  Morrison Hershfield

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Morrison Hershfield Stantec’s Horizontal Infrastructure (HI) Business Unit has developed some of the Canadian market’s most notable infrastructure projects and we are highly committed to delivering outstanding quality while meeting our clients’ needs. Our team of Planners, Engineers and Contract Administrators deliver infrastructure solutions that drive economic growth and social prosperity.
Our group offers a positive customer experience across all regions of Canada, from project inception, design development and through to construction completion. Our national HI group is comprised of engineers, technicians and support personnel with their diverse backgrounds in design and construction, committed to delivering excellent technical work and customer service to our clients. This national team has earned an exceptional reputation through its successful delivery of multidisciplinary infrastructure projects in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Act as lead designer for small and medium sized engineering assignments, with intent to develop skills towards a future project manager/technical lead role for larger projects
• Attend site visits related to pre-design information gathering, construction and postconstruction review
• Coordinate work with other disciplines including highway/road, electrical, drainage and environmental planning
• Analysis, evaluate appropriate design solutions and design of transportation structures including bridges, culverts, retaining walls and foundation
• Direct CAD team for drawing preparation and review deliverables prior to submission to client
• Prepare and review technical reports, tender documents and cost estimate
• Provide tender evaluations and/or construction engineering services
• Work within assigned project budgets and schedules
• Mentor junior staff with regards to project work

Qualifications:

• B.ASc. or B.Eng. in Civil/Structural Engineering, with strong interest and experience in structures, particularly bridges.
• P.Eng. status and minimum 4 years of proven experience in design using Canadian codes and design standards.
• Interest in working both in the office and the field environment
• Ability to perform outdoor physical duties while doing bridge inspection work
• Valid Ontario driver’s license and access to a vehicle
• Strong computer skills, including experience with CAD and SAP2000, CSiBridge, SFRAME
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong, interpersonal and presentation skills
• Able to work in a team environment and excel in both bridge and multi-disciplined projects
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Ability to mentor technical development of others
• Works well with minimal direct supervision
• Exercises independent judgment.

Job Type:
Regular
Job Profile: For internal use
Transportation Structural Engineering III
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• Act as lead designer for small and medium sized engineering assignments, with intent to develop skills towards a future project manager/technical lead role for larger projects
• Attend site visits related to pre-design information gathering, construction and postconstruction review
• Coordinate work with other disciplines including highway/road, electrical, drainage and environmental planning
• Analysis, evaluate appropriate design solutions and design of transportation structures including bridges, culverts, retaining walls and foundation
• Direct CAD team for drawing preparation and review deliverables prior to submission to client
• Prepare and review technical reports, tender documents and cost estimate
• Provide tender evaluations and/or construction engineering services
• Work within assigned project budgets and schedules
• Mentor junior staff with regards to project wor