STRUCTURAL ENGINEER

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If you're a results-oriented Structural Engineer with bridge-related experience, project management skills and a proven record of achieving effective outcomes, then consider joining our team and do your part to ensure the safety of Ontario's bridges.

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About the job

In this position you will:

• provide structural engineering expertise in safety assurance and infrastructure management activities
• manage the delivery of design projects for transportation structures undertaken primarily by external consultants
• communicate effectively with management, external agencies and the public
• carry out structure rehabilitation design, bridge inspection, planning and hydrology studies
• conduct construction liaison, review contractors' submissions and provide advice and solve problems on-site
• carry out structure evaluations and designs of simple structures including the preparation of related contract documents

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What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

• You must be licensed by the Professional Engineers of Ontario.

Technical knowledge:

• You have proven knowledge of and experience in structural engineering and design practices related to bridges and other transportation structures (design, analysis, evaluation, rehabilitation).
• You demonstrate knowledge of the Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code (CHBDC), structural maintenance, inspections and operations, foundation and hydrology designs, and structural planning.

Project management and technical administration skills:

• You have proven ability to manage consultant assignments, identify and resolve technical and administrative issues.
• You have experience with contract preparation and delivery processes.
• You have effective organizational, project management, and leadership skills.

Problem solving and decision making skills:

• You are able to identify problems, gather necessary information, investigate, interpret and analyze risks, make decisions, and prepare contingency plans and/or action.

Communications and interpersonal skills:

• You possess communication skills to exchange information, discuss mutual problems and provide/obtain advice.
• You have interpersonal, negotiation and mediation skills to ensure effective team work.

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Additional information:

Note:

• Less qualified applicants may be considered on an underfill basis.

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Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.