Bridge Maintenance Engineer

Under the supervision of the Bridge Planning & Operations Engineer, the Bridge Maintenance Engineer is responsible for the inspection, asset management, structural analysis and load rating, including overweight/over dimension truck permit approvals, for existing bridge infrastructure. In addition, the position undertakes project management of bridge infrastructure maintenance/renewal projects including design and contract administration.

The Bridge Maintenance Engineer supervises the Bridge Operations Technologist who undertake bridge infrastructure inspection and maintenance and related asset management tasks.

As the Bridge Maintenance Engineer, you will:

• Be responsible for Bridge Infrastructure Inspection and Asset Management
• Oversee Structural Analysis and Load Rating of Bridge Infrastructure
• Undertake In-house Design & Contract Administration of Bridge Maintenance Works
• Be responsible for Project Management of Bridge Maintenance and Rehabilitation Projects
• Perform Bridge Assessment and Improvement Studies
• Supervise Bridge Operations Technologists
• Undertake Research and Standards Development
• Perform other associated general duties

Your education and qualifications include:

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.

• Extensive experience in bridge maintenance/rehabilitation design and contract administration.

• Significant experience in bridge load rating analysis and assessment techniques.

• Experience in leading/managing group of technicians and/or technologists in performing engineering work.

• Minimum of seven (7) years' experience in bridge engineering

• Extensive knowledge in project management principles and techniques.

• Knowledge of bridge structure materials, performance characteristics, service life prediction, and deterioration modes.

• Extensive knowledge of current bridge design standards, materials, construction practices, and rehabilitation methods.

• Knowledge of Federal and Provincial legislation and City by-laws and regulations related to the function of the position would be an asset

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing with staff, elected officials, the public, City departments, and outside agencies

• Ability to establish effective working relationships including supervising the work of technical staff and external consultants.

• Ability to work under stressful circumstances involving time limits and emergency situations.

• Strong computer skills with experience using structural analysis and design software

• IMPORTANT: Applicants who have been educated outside of Canada must have education which is comparable to the minimum qualification in Canada. Applicants submitting foreign credentials require an official academic assessment report issued by a recognized Canadian assessment service https://canalliance.org/en/ at application.

Conditions of employment:

• The successful applicant must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful applicant possesses a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer with Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba in good standing.
• Possess and maintain a valid Manitoba Class 5 Driver's License.
• The successful candidate will be required to provide a vehicle for transportation while on City business, subject to the terms and conditions of the City of Winnipeg Transportation Policy.
• Ability to work extended hours in emergency situations.
• Physically able to traverse construction sites and other bridge locations, work at heights, sometimes over water and in confined spaces.