Stantec

Bridge Engineer

Stantec$89K — $137K *
Transportation
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering focused on structural engineering; additional education is a plus.
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.).
  • Minimum of 12 years of bridge-related work experience.
  • In-depth understanding of structural design concepts and bridge design codes, particularly CHBDC.
  • Experience with structural modeling and design software like SAP2000 or CSiBridge.
  • Strong client management and project control skills.
  • Effective written and verbal communication abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Manage projects and design assignments for bridges, culverts, and retaining walls.
  • Oversee changes in project scope, schedule, and budget.
  • Interface regularly with clients for project status and updates.
  • Enhance stakeholder relations while maximizing business opportunities.
  • Conduct structural inspections and prepare technical reports and tender packages.
  • Mentor junior engineers and collaborate within multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Coordinate with sub-consultants on technical aspects and construction administration.

Benefits

  • Access to health, dental, and vision plans.
  • Wellness programs and health care spending accounts.
  • Group registered retirement savings and stock purchase plans.
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional membership fee coverage.
  • Paid time off and emergency travel benefits.
Full Job Description
An opportunity exists for an intermediate to senior Bridge Engineer to become part of our dynamic Transportation Engineering group in British Columbia. This position will be full-time in-office or hybrid based in our Burnaby 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.
  • Perform basic and more advanced calculations and structural analysis/modeling using company standard software and/or proprietary manufacturer software.
  • Preparing 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 resident engineering.

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 the British Columbia Ministry of Transportation and Transit 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.
  • 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 Alberta Driver's License.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering with a focus on structural engineering; additional higher education is considered an asset.
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.).
  • Minimum of 12 years of bridge-related work experience.

Position will primarily work in an office setting; may require some field work. 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.

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.

Pay Range:
• Locations Outside of Lower Mainland - BC & Various locations in Ontario-$89,200.00 - $129,300.00 Annually
• Locations in Lower Mainland - BC, GTA & Ottawa Ontario-$94,600.00 - $137,100.00 Annually

Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.

Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location: Canada | BC | Burnaby
Organization: BC-1158 Transpt-CA British Columbia
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 29/05/2026 03:05:32
Req ID: 1006101

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About Stantec

Stantec Inc. is a global engineering consulting firm headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The company provides professional consulting services in the areas of infrastructure, water, environment, buildings, and energy. Stantec has over 22,000 employees working in more than 400 locations across six continents. The company has a diverse client base that includes public and private sector clients. Stantec is committed to sustainability and has implemented green practices in its operations. The company has received numerous awards for its work, including the American Council of Engineering Companies' National Recognition Award for exemplary engineering achievement.
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