Bridge Design Technician - Kingston, Canada - Ministry of Transportation

Ministry of Transportation

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Kingston, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Consider this opportunity with the Ministry of Transportation in structural design while contributing to the safety of Ontario's transportation system.

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What can I expect to do in this role?: In this role, you will:

Prepare scale drawings depicting bridge details and materials for review and approval;
Prepare associated contract documentation according to Ministry standards using required software;
Review bridge site plans and preliminary geometry information supplied by consultants;
Carry out quantity calculations and cost estimates;
Provide, and assist in, the training of regional staff in bridge inspections, in the use of computerized bridge detailing systems and bridge management systems;
Provide interpretation of standards, specifications and policies, as required;
Assist in bridge inspections by carrying out inspection of simple structures, and updating and maintaining related databases;
Provide technical guidance, training and advice to junior staff on bridge drafting and contract preparations, durability and construction issues with complex structural details and innovative techniques, ensuring safety and economy;
Answer queries on technical issues from other jurisdictions, as required.

How do I qualify?:

Knowledge of Bridge Design:

You have knowledge and skills in the design, detailing and contract preparation of provincial bridge contracts.
You have knowledge and skills to be able to inspect bridges.
You have knowledge in bridge design and detailing principles, and ability to consider various constraints such as materials, fabrication and production techniques.
You have practical working knowledge of the varied and complex safety issues related to the design of bridges.

Communication Skills:

You have welldeveloped oral and written communication and presentation skills.
You can use consultation skills to identify needs and maintain effective working relationships with regions and other functional teams.
You are committed to customer service.

Research and Project Planning Skills:

You can understand and interpret engineering plans and profiles, technical reports and relevant codes of practice.
You have knowledge of project planning in order to design, detail, implement, lead and manage a number of concurrent projects of varying degrees of complexity, individually or within a team environment.
You have demonstrated analytical, planning, scheduling, project management and work coordination skills.

Computer Skills:

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