Bridge Engineer Harbour Bridges

Bridge Engineer

Halifax Harbour Bridges (HHB), a division of Link Nova Scotia, owns, operates and maintains the Angus L. Macdonald and

A. Murray Mac Kay Bridges, supporting over 38 million crossings every year. We're committed to providing safe, efficient, and cost-effective cross-harbour transportation and safety is at the centre of everything we do. It's a shared responsibility across our entire team.

Halifax Harbour Bridges (HHB), a division of Link Nova Scotia, owns, operates and maintains the Angus L. Macdonald and

A. Murray Mac Kay Bridges, supporting over 38 million crossings every year. We're committed to providing safe, efficient, and cost-effective cross-harbour transportation and safety is at the centre of everything we do. It's a shared responsibility across our entire team.

• Provide engineering advice and technical direction to support the safety, reliability and long-term performance of HHB's bridges, approaches, ancillary structures and related facilities.
• Develop technical work plans, scopes, investigations, analyses, preliminary designs, risk assessments, cost estimates and schedules for infrastructure projects.
• Assess bridge conditions and recommend repair, rehabilitation, retrofit or replacement solutions that support sound asset management and lifecycle planning.
• Prepare and review engineering reports, designs, specifications, tender documents, requests for proposals and other technical procurement materials.
• Support consultant and contractor selection, contract administration, change orders, project documentation and technical oversight throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor project scope, quality, risks, schedules and budgets in collaboration with senior engineers, the Project Management Office, consultants and contractors.
• Conduct site inspections and support investigations related to structural incidents, deficiencies, unusual events and bridge asset condition.
• Use inspection, maintenance and Computerized Maintenance Management System data to inform evidence-based decisions on infrastructure health, risk and priorities.
• Build effective working relationships with internal teams, consultants, contractors, regulatory agencies and technical stakeholders.
• Promote a strong safety culture by ensuring work follows occupational health and safety requirements, HHB policies and safe work practices.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Five to seven years of relevant engineering experience.
• Member in good standing, or eligible for membership, with Engineers Nova Scotia.
• Strong knowledge of structural engineering principles, infrastructure maintenance, construction practices and project delivery.
• Experience preparing technical reports, specifications, scopes of work, estimates, schedules, tender documents and requests for proposals.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, judgement and communication skills, with the ability to present clear technical recommendations.
• Proficiency with standard data management tools and engineering-related software.
• Valid Canadian Class 5 Driver's Licence.
• Project management experience, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and coordinate with cross-functional teams.
• Assets include specialized knowledge of long-span or suspension bridges, project management training or accreditation, and experience in a complex public sector, Crown corporation or similar environment.

• This is a Full-time, Permanent, Non-union position, working 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
• On-call response or extended hours will be required based on operational demands.
• The annual salary range for this position is $91,813 - $114,766.
• Hiring 1 position.

• Primarily office-based, with occasional site visits to bridges, construction sites and industrial environments.
• Site work may involve exposure to weather, traffic hazards, noise, active construction areas, safety-sensitive locations, work at heights, and work in confined spaces.
• Use of required personal protective equipment, including fall-protection equipment where applicable, and adherence to HHB safety procedures are mandatory.
• The role requires strong attention to detail when reviewing drawings, reports, technical documentation, inspection findings and project deliverables.
• Occasional deadlines, project pressures, safety-sensitive decisions, on-call requirements, or travel may be required to address site issues.
• Safety training and specialized PPE will be provided by the employer.

The successful candidate must pass a background check, including a criminal record check, employment verification and eligibility to work in Canada. Employment Equity Statement: HHB is committed to a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Applicants are encouraged to voluntarily self-identify to support our diversity and inclusion efforts. Employment is conditional upon satisfactory reference checks, background checks, and confirmation of eligibility to work in…