Job Description

When faced with an impasse, do you look to bridge the gap? Our Bridges Team does too. From local bridge inspection and rehabilitations that support our communities to iconic bridge designs that define a region, our opportunities will connect you to your career goals.

A career in transportation is more than bridges, roads, and rail. As we plan, design, and manage projects that move people and goods from Point A to Point B, we create connections that transform our communities. Every airport, road, bridge, port, or transit project is an opportunity to make communities safer, cleaner, and more resilient. Together, we’re making an impact around the world.

If you’re looking for a career that moves, join our team of professionals who are passionate about the future of transportation.

Your Opportunity

An opportunity exists for a senior Bridge Engineer to become part of our dynamic Transportation Engineering group in Manitoba. This position will be full-time in-office or hybrid based in our Winnipeg office. Stantec’s Transportation Team has a strong local presence but also participates in some of Stantec’s largest and most complex transportation projects. These projects encompass the entire life of the transportation structure – from feasibility studies through detailed design and construction oversight. Are you excited by and passionate about this interesting and challenging field of engineering?

Your Key Responsibilities

• Project management and/or design management of bridges, culverts, retaining walls and foundation engineering assignments.
• Managing change in scope, schedule, risks and costs against the project baseline.
• Interaction with project controls and associated reporting.
• Regularly interface with the client regarding project status updates and expectations.
• Account and stakeholder management maximizing business opportunities within client accounts.
• Analysis, design, preparation of tender packages, visual inspections, report preparation, cost estimating, construction engineering services.
• Proposal preparation and assisting to develop client relations.
• Development of structural rehabilitation, strengthening, and replacement strategies.
• Leading the development of contract drawings, design details, specifications, cost estimates, and reports for various bridge types and other transportation structures.
• Undertaking bridge, culvert, and other structural inspections to assess condition.
• Mentoring junior bridge engineers and bridge technologists.
• Regular collaboration with colleagues in our multi-disciplined design office.
• Coordination with sub-consultants.
• Construction administration and inspection.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Demonstrated ability to organize, coordinate, and project manage quality, budget, schedule, and technical deliverables for bridge projects at all phases of the project life cycle.
• Strong client management skills.
• Proven understanding of projects controls systems and cost control practices.
• Advanced understanding of structural design and analysis concepts and methods.
• Working knowledge of relevant bridge design codes, particularly CHBDC.
• Familiarity with City of Winnipeg and Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure bridge design criteria, construction specifications, inspection and construction administration manuals, and standard drawings.
• Experience with structural modelling and design software such as SAP2000, CSiBridge, or equivalent is an asset.
• Ability to create and interpret sketches, drawings, and other documentation associated with a typical variety of structures.
• Ability to participate and collaborate in project team setting, to engage in creative and critical thought, and to effectively communicate concepts and ideas to others.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Enthusiastic attitude with interest in skills development and continual improvement.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft (MS) Office Suite.
• Valid Class 5 Manitoba Driver’s License.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering focusing on structural engineering, with preference for individuals with a Master’s degree.
• Must be a Licensed Professional Engineer
• Minimum of 15 years of Bridge-related work experience.

While Stantec offers hybrid work options, this position will primarily work in an office setting and will require some travel and field work to other office locations as well as project locations.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.