Posted 2 months ago
Intermediate Engineer / Technologist, Bridges and Culverts
@ McElhanney Ltd.
Calgary, Alberta
Overview
McElhanney Ltd. is hiring an Intermediate Engineer / Technologist, Bridges and Culverts for its Bridge Group in Calgary, supporting assessment, design, rehabilitation and construction of bridge and culvert infrastructure across Alberta. The role combines technical design, field work, construction support and project coordination, with growing leadership and mentorship responsibility. Salary is stated as $90,000 to $130,000 per year, with flexible hours and a safety sensitive designation.
Pay:
$90,000–$130,000 a year
Responsibilities:
- Inspect, assess, design and rehabilitate bridges and culverts
- Prepare calculations, drawings, specifications and cost estimates
- Coordinate with transportation, hydrotechnical and construction teams
- Support construction services and field reviews
- Support proposals and business development
Requirements summary:
- Civil or structural engineering diploma or degree
- 6 to 12 years of bridge or culvert engineering experience
- PEng or CET registration, or eligibility
- Working knowledge of CAN/CSA S6
- Familiarity with Alberta Transportation standards
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-09
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-15
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 6+ years |
| Travel | ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites, Outdoors |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | PEng, APEGA, ASET |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples, People with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ |
| Education | College diploma (required), Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering |
| Perks mentioned | Flexible hours, Generous parental leave, Retirement plan, Performance bonus, Stock or equity |
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McElhanney Ltd.
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Full company description
Established in 1910, McElhanney is an employee-owned company that provides geomatics, engineering, geospatial, planning, landscape architecture, environmental services, and more. We have 30+ locations across Western Canada and a specialty satellite office in Florida (USA), to service cities, communities & parks, energy & resources, and transportation sectors. We operate locally in the communities where we live and work and share staff resources from across our company. At McElhanney, we work closely with our clients and partners and take on their challenges like they’re our own. Our clients choose us because of our commitment to safety and quality service, because our relationships are rooted in trust, and because our capable teams have the grit and skill to tackle challenging problems. We value hiring and keeping great people, attaining operational excellence, and delivering outstanding work to our valued clients. It’s what drives us forward every day. Our team has won over 100 project and professional awards since 2000 alone. McElhanney is proud to be a 100% employee-owned firm, recognized as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies, COR Workplace Safety certified, and ISO 9001:2015 standard certified.
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- Other recorded names
- McElhanney
- Specialties
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- Bridge
- Transportation)
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Established in 1910, McElhanney is an employee-owned company that provides geomatics, engineering, geospatial, planning, landscape architecture, environmental services, and more. We have 30+ locations across Western Canada and a specialty satellite office in Florida (USA), to service cities, communities & parks, energy & resources, and transportation sectors. We operate locally in the communities where we live and…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Professional Services |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Vancouver, BC |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1910 |
| Specialties | Engineering (CivilMunicipalBridgeTransportation)Traffic AnalysisEnvironmental AssessmentLand SurveyLegal SurveyAerial PhotogrammetryLiDAR |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 109 |
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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 seeking an Intermediate Engineer / Technologist, Bridges and Culverts to join our growing Bridge Group in Calgary. This is an opportunity for an experienced professional to support the assessment, design, rehabilitation and construction of bridge and culvert infrastructure across Alberta. The role will involve a practical mix of technical design, field work, construction support, and project coordination, with opportunities to take on increasing responsibility as part of our growing practice.
Based in Calgary, you will work with bridge, structural, transportation, hydrotechnical and construction professionals across Alberta and British Columbia. Our work includes standard highway and municipal bridges, bridge-sized and standard culverts, bridge rehabilitations, condition assessments, inspections, replacements and construction engineering services. Projects range from focused assignments for municipalities, the provincial and federal governments including private developers.
This role offers the opportunity to take on increasing technical and project leadership responsibilities, mentor emerging professionals, and contribute to business development initiatives. For professionals seeking long-term career growth, McElhanney offers a collaborative environment, opportunities for advancement, and participation in our employee ownership program.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and contribute to the inspection, assessment, analysis, design and rehabilitation of standard bridges, bridge-sized culverts and related transportation structures.
- Coordinate with transportation, hydrotechnical, geotechnical, environmental, survey and construction teams to develop practical, constructible solutions.
- Apply Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors, municipal, and other applicable bridge and culvert standards.
- Prepare and review technical deliverables including design calculations, drawings, specifications, contract documents, and cost estimates.
- Support project delivery through stakeholder coordination, construction services, contract administration, and field reviews.
- Support proposal preparation, client relationships and business development, particularly for municipal, provincial and federal bridge and culvert programs.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and technologists and share knowledge on how to things better.
What You’ll Bring
- Diploma or Degree in Civil Engineering and/or Structural Engineering from an accredited post-secondary institution.
- 6 to 12 years of relevant experience in bridge, culvert or transportation-structure engineering.
- Registered or eligible for registration as a PEng. with APEGA, or as C.E.T. with ASET.
- Working knowledge of CAN/CSA S6 and experience applying bridge design standards on highway, municipal, and transportation infrastructure projects.
- Experience with the inspection, assessment, design, rehabilitation or construction of standard bridges and culverts.
- Familiarity with Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors standards; experience with City of Calgary projects and bridge hydrotechnical analysis is considered an asset.
- Strong communication, project coordination, and relationship-building skills, with a collaborative and entrepreneurial approach to project delivery.
What Can We Offer You?
The salary range for this position is $90,000 - $130,000 per annum. McElhanney offers fair compensation that is commensurate with the individual’s 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.
- Work-Life Harmony: Balance your personal and professional commitments. Flexible hours to fit your lifestyle.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Maternity and parental leave top up program, health and dental coverage, RRSP matching, and Employee & Family Assistance Program.
- Safe & Inclusive Workplace: A culture of respect and inclusion for all.
- Compensation: Attractive total compensation package including a generous bonus plan and share ownership potential.
- Professional Development: Reimbursement for dues, educational assistance, mentorship program, internal committees, workshops, and committee involvement.
- Career Progression: Support and mentorship to shape a career path that fits your goals.
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.
Learn more about our recognition here: McElhanney Requalifies as a Gold Standard Best Managed Company!
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Our Purpose: Amaze our clients. Care for our communities. Empower our people.
McElhanney is aware of activities where individuals have received fraudulent job offers. Please be advised that McElhanney will not ask applicants for any form of monetary exchange at any point in the recruitment process. To learn more visit: www.mcelhanney.com/careers/fraud-warning. The disclosure of your information in accordance with this Policy and applicable law, including to third party service providers may result in your personal information being transferred outside of Canada, including to the United States. Such transferred personal information may be subject to the laws of these other countries and the laws of other countries regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information may be different from the laws of Canada.
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