Structural Engineering Assistant Jobs in British Columbia

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The Manager, Bridges and Structures - BC is responsible for overseeing the Capital and Maintenance programming for the BC Territory's Bridges and Structures group to ensure safe and reliable rail traffic operation. Additional responsibilities include developing, revising and maintaining the short- and long-term capital and operating bridge and culvert maintenance programs. The incumbent is also accountable for reviewing, approving and auditing bridge and culvert inspection reports, assessing the load carrying capacities of timber bridges and overseeing the development of maintenance drawings. The role requires working closely with the Bridge Design, Bridge Assessment and Bridge Quality groups at the system and senior management levels.

Main ResponsibilitiesPlan Management 

       Develop and maintain a dynamic short- and long-term (5-year) Capital and Operating Maintenance Program

       Prioritize upcoming and future years' repairs, retrofits, strengthening and replacement of bridges and culverts

       Manage the development of maintenance drawings in support of the Capital and Operating Programs

       Review and approve inspection reports submitted in the Bridge Condition System within the Bridge Management Program

       Perform field audits of bridge inspection reports for accuracy and compliance with CN bridge inspection guidelines

       Perform capacity rating of timber bridges and maintain up-to-date timber bridge capacity rating list

       Assess and approve occasional Heavy Axle Loads over timber bridge spans providing guidelines and operating restrictions

       Inspect bridges for short- and long-term Capital and Operating Program planning

Collaboration and Support 

       Provide detailed direction to consultants engaged by CN to assist with bridge maintenance, strengthening or replacement

       Review engineering reports and designs that are submitted by consultants

       Assist with the preparation of bridge design solutions that reflect the most cost-effective methods while minimizing disruptions to operations

       Provide engineering support to supervisors and field personnel during construction and maintenance activities

             Participate in work safety audits of unionized employees

             Act as a structural resource for Bridges and Structures and other departments

              Participate in reviews and prepare responses to requests for information by Transport Canada (TC)

Working Conditions

The role is performed indoors and outdoors in various types of weather and environmental conditions as well as remote locations. Work shifts may vary and will include weekdays, weekends, and holidays. The role requires being available on-call 24/7 to respond to critical incidences such as reported critical deficiencies, flooding, fires, earthquakes, derailments, etc. Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to meet tight deadlines, handle pressure and manage stress. The role requires frequent travel (25% to 40%) which will include overnight stays away from home.

RequirementsExperience

Bridges and Structures

       Minimum 5 years of experience in bridge design, management, assessment, construction or inspection

o   Experience in estimation and cost control of bridge construction and maintenance projects*

o   Experience in interpretation, preparation and enforcement of construction or procurement contracts*

*Any experience for these above would be considered as an asset

Education/Certification/Designation

       Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

       Bachelor's Degree in Structural Engineering*

       Professional Engineer Certification (P.Eng)

       Fall Protection Certification

*Any designation for these above would be considered as an asset

Competencies

       Follows safety procedures, information security instructions and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles to lead by example

       Addresses risks in a timely manner to eliminate them

       Shares timely information within and across functions to get things done effectively

       Collaborates with key internal stakeholders to enable higher productivity

       Inspires others with impactful communications and adapts to the audience

       Leverages feedback and coaching to improve performance

       Tracks metrics and is accountable

       Applies analytical thinking to make recommendations that pursue sustainable performance

       Continuously innovates to create value, without compromising on safety and quality

       Deals with pressure and change by staying calm to quickly adapt to changes

       Ability to visually identify defects in structural steel, reinforced and pre- and post-tensioned concrete and timber structures

       Ability to work at heights

       Project and Time Management

Technical Skills/Knowledge

       Knowledge of railroad structures and structural behaviour

       Understanding of bridge and the maintenance of railway structures

       Knowledge of Microsoft Office and PDF

       Knowledge of railway bridge design*

*Any knowledge for any of the above would be considered as an asset