Intermediate Bridge Engineer

About McElhanney

Based in Western Canada for over 110 years, McElhanney offers innovative and practical engineering, surveying, mapping, planning, landscape architecture, and environmental services. As a 100% employee-owned and operated firm, with over 1,500 staff members in 31 locations, we are proud to offer qualified staff with shareholding options in our company. At McElhanney, we work in teams to build strong connections with our staff, clients, and local communities. Our employees enjoy working here because of our varied projects, high levels of autonomy, opportunities for career development, excellent total compensation and benefits package, and collaborating with a team of great professionals.

The Opportunity

McElhanney is looking for an Intermediate Bridge Engineer to join our growing Bridge team in Edmonton, Alberta.

This is a pivotal opportunity for an experienced engineer to help shape the growth of our bridge practice in Alberta, with a clear pathway to career advancement and potential employee ownership.

You’ll work alongside established bridge specialists across Western Canada while taking on increasing responsibility across technical delivery, client relationships and project leadership.

You’ll have the technical depth and resources of an established Western Canadian firm, combined with the autonomy and opportunity to make a visible impact that comes with being part of a growing practice.

The successful candidate will be based in Edmonton, AB. Relocation assistance may be available for the right candidate.

The Projects

You’ll have the opportunity to work on a broad portfolio of bridge and transportation infrastructure projects across Western Canada, including major interchanges and river crossings, pedestrian and resource bridges, bridge rehabilitation and renewal, inspections and assessments, bridge-sized culverts, and construction engineering.

Our bridge teams work across the full project lifecycle from planning and preliminary engineering through analysis and detailed design to construction engineering and contract administration. This provides exposure to different project types, clients, and technical challenges.

Notable project examples include the Highway 22 over the North Saskatchewan River bridge replacement near Drayton Valley, the 17 Street over Anthony Henday Drive interchange and bridge widening in Edmonton, and construction engineering support for a 470 m segmentally launched structure for the Stoney Trail over the Bow River bridge twinning.

You’ll work alongside experienced bridge and transportation specialists across Alberta and British Columbia, with opportunities to contribute to technically challenging projects and take on increasing responsibility as the Alberta practice grows.

What You’ll Do

• Complete inspections, assessments, analyses, structural modelling and design of bridges and other transportation infrastructure, including retaining walls and major sign structures.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams across Alberta and BC.
• Apply knowledge of Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors (TEC), City of Edmonton and/or City of Calgary standards.
• Prepare and review structural design calculations for highway, pedestrian, railroad and resource bridges, retaining walls, and bridge-sized culverts.
• Participate in business development, project pursuits and proposal preparation on bridge and transportation infrastructure projects.
• Prepare conceptual, design and contract cost estimates.
• Coordinate with sub-consultants and other project stakeholders.
• Prepare and/or review specifications, special provisions, drawings, contract documents and other project deliverables.
• Undertake construction contract administration, field inspection and reporting to monitor quality and project progress.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure schedules, budgets and quality control standards are achieved and maintained.
• Mentor junior engineers and technologists while learning from senior bridge and structural specialists.

What You’ll Bring

• Degree in Civil Engineering and/or Structural Engineering from an accredited post-secondary institution plus 6 to 12 years of experience in a similar role.
• Master’s degree in Structural Engineering is considered an asset.
• Registration in good standing as a P.Eng. in Alberta and eligible for registration in British Columbia.
• Knowledge and experience with bridge design related to CSA S6 and its application to bridge projects across highway, rural road, and resource projects.
• Familiarity with TEC standards (preferred).
• Strong technical background in bridge design, rehabilitation, assessment, inspection, and/or contract administration.
• Proficiency in the application of MIDAS, SAP2000, CSiBridge, or comparable structural analysis software related to bridge design work.
• Experience in bridge hydrotechnical analysis in accordance with TEC guidelines is considered an asset.
• A collaborative, entrepreneurial mindset with an interest in helping build a team.

Help Shape the Alberta Bridge Practice

As the practice grows, you’ll have opportunities to expand your role and contribute to:

• Technical leadership and project delivery
• Client relationships and business development
• Proposal and pursuit strategies
• Project management
• Mentoring and developing junior team members
• Identifying new opportunities and markets
• Collaboration with bridge specialists across Western Canada

We’re looking for someone who is comfortable taking initiative and wants their technical experience to have an impact beyond individual project assignments.

What Can We Offer You?

The salary range for this position is $95,000 to $135,000 per annum. McElhanney offers fair compensation commensurate with education, experience, skills and professional qualifications. The posted base salary/wage range is representative of the required level of qualifications and experience for the position as noted in the job posting. The salary offered will be based on the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate.

• Flexible Work: Flexible work hours and arrangements to help you balance your work and personal life.
• Compensation & Ownership: Competitive salary, generous performance bonus plan and the opportunity to participate in McElhanney’s employee share ownership program.
• Health & Wellness: Extended health and dental coverage, healthcare spending account and RRSP matching.
• Family Support: Maternity leave top-up, parental leave and an Employee & Family Assistance Program with 24/7 support.
• Professional Growth: Professional development reimbursement, mentorship and ongoing opportunities to expand your technical and leadership skills.
• Relocation Assistance: Financial assistance is available for relocation, as applicable.
• Culture & Community: Be part of a respectful, inclusive and collaborative workplace where people are encouraged to contribute and grow.
• Career Opportunities: Build your career within a multidisciplinary organization with opportunities to work across different projects, teams and locations.

This role is designated as a safety sensitive position.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

At McElhanney, our unwavering commitment lies in cultivating a culture that aligns with our core values and fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate the collective achievements of a team rich in expertise, experiences, and perspectives, and welcome applications from individuals of diverse ethnicities, religions, backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, gender identities, aboriginal statuses, various age groups, and those with disabilities. Requests for accommodations can be made at any stage of the selection process. If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements outlined. We’re interested in getting to know you and explore the unique contributions you can bring to McElhanney!

If this is the opportunity for you, apply now or visit www.mcelhanney.com/careers to learn more. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Our Purpose: Amaze our clients. Care for our communities. Empower our people.

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