STRUCTURAL ENGINEER

Are you looking to apply your engineering skills in a new area? Would you like to work in a team that is providing expertise to ensure the safety of existing transportation structures? Then come and take a closer look at this opportunity.

What can I expect to do in this role?

In this role, you will:
• administer consultant assignments, review consultant submissions and identify areas where improvements can be made
• conduct inspections for routine, non-routine and emergency structure investigations
• prepare preliminary and final designs for new structures and rehabilitation of existing structures and prepare all related contract documents
• provide engineering advice and direction as required to internal staff and consultants on assigned projects

Note: This position requires travel throughout the province

How do I qualify?

Mandatory

• you are a Professional Engineer, licensed with the Association of Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO)

Technical Knowledge:

• you have proven knowledge of and experience in structural engineering design and practices related to bridges and other transportation structures (design, analysis, evaluation, rehabilitation, inspection and maintenance)
• you have knowledge and experience working with the Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code (CHBDC)
• you have knowledge of structural computer software and Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) program
• you have knowledge of foundation, hydrology, soils and construction practices associated with bridges and other transportation structures; knowledge of manuals, guidelines and precedents governing activity in the structural field

Project Management and Technical Administration:

• you have knowledge of consultant acquisition and procurement processes to manage consultant assignments, identify and resolve technical and administrative issues
• you have experience with contract preparation and delivery processes
• you have project management skills

Judgment and Problem Solving Skills:

• you have the ability to identify problems, gather necessary information, investigate, interpret, analyze risks, make decisions, and prepare contingent plan and/or action
• you have the ability to exercise judgment in the effective application of knowledge and practices.

Communications and Interpersonal Skills:

• you have the ability to communicate well, both orally and in writing
• you have interpersonal skills to ensure effective team work

All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.

Remember: The deadline to apply is Monday, October 2, 2017 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.