- Prepare work plans, schedules, and budgets along with performing analysis of complex structures
- Prepare design calculations and drawings in accordance with applicable design codes, and prepare engineering reports and other technical documents
- Prepare standard construction documents, such as technical specifications and tender documents
- Conduct site inspections from time to time and perform other functions as required
- Plan, evaluate, and adapt work using independent judgment and innovative problem-solving approaches, seeking technical guidance and supervisory approval for complex or unusual problems and project plans
- Hold a Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering or higher (Master's degree preferred), with a minimum of 4 years of related experience in Bridge Design, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
- Be a registered Professional Engineer in home province or state, or ability to obtain registrations in Nova Scotia within 12 months of employment
- Possess a Class 5 driver's license
- Be familiar with the use of structural design codes such as CSA-S6, CSCE, and AASHTO along with having sufficient exposure to structural analysis software programs (ex: CSiBridge, MIDAS, SOFiSTiK)
- Be conversant in the use of engineering software, such as Mathcad, to efficiently produce engineering calculations
- Be knowledgeable in parametric conceptual designs, the use of programming environments like Dynamo and Grasshopper (preferred)
- Hold experience and knowledge of suspension bridges through site, inspection, analysis, or design experience (preferred)
- Ideally have the experience and ability to prepare proposals and participate in business development
Bridge Engineer, for in North America - Halifax, Canada - COWI
Description
Bridge Engineer
Halifax
Regular, Full-Time
Hybrid
Do you want to assist a highly professional team of engineers that provides consulting, project management, and detailed engineering services on numerous design projects.? Can you perform most assignments with instructions as to the general results expected? And are you interested in constantly exploring new ways to improve, while supporting and respecting our clients, your colleagues, and the planet we live on? Then, read on. This might be the perfect opportunity for you.
Create Solutions that will enable a better tomorrow
We are looking for a Bridge Engineer to join our team. Turn challenges into sustainable solutions.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
Your skills. Our team. Together we design the future.
The first step to success in this role is that you are eager to collaborate with the people around you, whether they are colleagues, partners, or customers. Developing ties with others is something you do by acting respectfully and delivering on your promises. And you never get set in your ways but keep exploring new insights and ways to improve.
On top of that, you will: