Senior Bridge Design Engineer at Government of Brunswick

Engineer 5 - Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Who we are

Government of New Brunswick

Every project we take on is more than just infrastructure: it is about protecting the safety, well‑being, and future of New Brunswickers. As part of a team of over 45,000 dedicated public servants, you’ll have the opportunity to use your expertise to strengthen the communities we live in, ensuring that families, neighbours, and future generations can rely on solid infrastructure.

The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure has a broad mandate and is committed to maintaining and improving New Brunswick’s public infrastructure throughout the more than 18,000 kilometres of provincial highway and over 5,400 bridges and large culverts we care for. Together, we’re not just solving problems, we’re building pride in the place we all call home.

Our mission is to contribute to the province’s economy and quality of life by providing and supporting sustainable infrastructure that ensures the safe and efficient movement of people, goods and government services.

• Providing leadership, guidance, and support to employees, while ensuring effective teamwork and performance;
• Providing expertise and technical guidance for design of highway bridges, including structural analysis, load capacity evaluation, and preparation of plans and specifications for tender;
• Reviewing tender submittals, including approval of products and shop drawings;
• Coordinating bridge design preparation by consultants, including requests for proposals, project development reviews, and technical guidance;
• Providing technical expertise and recommendations for construction, maintenance, and rehabilitation of bridge structures;
• Contributing to the development of internal specifications, guidelines, and policies;
• Providing input on national codes, standards, and guidelines, and liaising with the special vehicle permits office and reviewing over‑mass permit applications.

Open office layout.

Standard hours of work:
Monday – Friday.

We promote a scent‑reduced environment.

Some travel within the province will be required.

Remote work arrangements within New Brunswick may be considered.

• Analytical Thinking/Judgment
• Developing Others
• Effective Interactive Communication
• Results Orientation
• Project Management
• Planning and Organizing Skills
• Specialized Subject Matter Expertise and Knowledge

• University degree in Civil Engineering, with a specialization in structural design and/or structural engineering.
• Minimum of ten plus (10+) years of progressively responsible structural and bridge engineering analysis, evaluation and design experience, including experience with the application of the Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code and Commentary.
• At least five (5) years of supervisory and design management experience.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of New Brunswick (APEGNB) or Registered as a Professional Engineer with a Canadian regulatory body.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license as issued by the Province of New Brunswick.

If there are no applicants with the above essential qualifications, we may consider applicants with the following qualifications and appoint at a lower classification.

• University degree in Civil Engineering, with a specialization in structural design and/or structural engineering.
• Minimum of eight plus (8+) years of progressively responsible structural and bridge engineering analysis, evaluation and design experience, including experience with the application of the Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code and Commentary.
• At least four (4) years of supervision and design management experience.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of New Brunswick (APEGNB) or Registered as a Professional Engineer with a Canadian regulatory body.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license as issued by the Province of New Brunswick.
• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.
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