Job Description

Competition # : 46947

Department: Public Works

Location: HALIFAX

Type of Employment: Permanent

Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG

Closing Date: 23-Sep-25(Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

The Department of Public Works supports Nova Scotias 23000 kilometers of roads and highways and 4100 bridges. Our Structural Engineering Division is growing and we have an opportunity available for a Bridge Engineer to join to our team. Become part of the team today who is responsible for and involved with bridge projects culverts retaining walls overhead sign structures and other highway related structures. Watch your projects come to life and make exciting impacts to the Provincial road network of Nova Scotia.

About Our Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager of Structural Engineering the Bridge Engineer provides specialized structural and bridge engineering services respecting the design tendering construction and inspection of bridges and other highway structures.

Primary Accountabilities

The primary accountabilities of the Bridge Engineer are:

• Provide technical expertise in the delivery of structural engineering services related to bridges culverts retaining walls overhead sign structures and other highway related structures.
• Act as a project manager for structure designs by procuring engineering consulting services prepare terms of reference coordinate proposal reviews award contracts supervise consultants work and approve payment.
• Coordinate and review bridge surveys geotechnical investigations bridge alignments hydrology/hydraulics analysis reports structure designs archeology reports environmental assessment reports environmental permitting applications and tender documents.
• Use sound engineering principles and structural/bridge engineering software to prepare structural/bridge designs and coordinate design drawings for bridges and other highway structures.
• Provide structural/bridge engineering support assistance and advice to department staff and other government agencies.
• Prepare tender documentation for highway structures projects including design drawings cost estimates quantities and special provisions.
• Assist and provide guidance to the project engineer during construction by reviewing shop drawings answering questions and completing site inspections as needed.
• Solve design/construction related issues and make recommendations to the project engineer.
• Undertake commissioning and warranty inspections for new bridge structures as needed.
• Apply and obtain permits from regulatory authorities on bridge projects.
• Consult with Office of Lnu Affairs (OLA) and Department of Communities Culture Tourism & Heritage (CCTH) as per the Aboriginal Consultation Guidelines for bridge projects.
• This position requires occasional travel throughout the province of Nova Scotia to visit project sites and meet and work collaboratively with other technical staff across the department and Highway Program division.

Qualifications and Experience

You have a Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited institution and are registered with Engineers Nova Scotia (ENS) as an Engineer-in-Training or as Licensed to Practice.

You are able to manage multiple priorities have excellent organizational skills are a quick learner and demonstrate sound decision-making skills. You are a self-motivated individual who works well independently with minimal supervision.

You have proven and professional communication skills both verbal and written communication skills for dealing with department personnel other government agencies consultants contractors and public.

You have well developed planning and organizational skills coupled with the ability to multi-task and adapt in this fast- paced environment with competing priorities.

Must have experience with structural steel reinforced concrete and timber structural design codes and handbooks. You must have experience using structural/bridge software AutoCAD Microsoft office software suites are essential.

You demonstrate experience in leading and coordinating project teams and experience in public speaking and/or giving formal presentations is a definite asset.

A working knowledge of structural design and analysis with experience and understanding of Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code Department Standard Specifications policies and procedures the Public Highway Act the Motor Vehicle Act the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the associated regulations is considered an asset.

Experience and knowledge of project management techniques consultant procurement practices and agreements tendering processes advanced highway structure design computer applications is considered an asset.

We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examinationstandardized tests oral presentations interview(s) and reference checks.

Benefits

Based on the employment status and union agreement the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan Health Dental Life Insurance General illness Short and Long Term Disability Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our Benefit program offerings click here: Benefits for government employees.

Working Conditions

A majority of your time will be spent in an office environment but site visits will be required during all seasons and various weather conditions on heavily-travelled roads or in rough isolated areas of construction sites.

Additional Information

An Engineer must be Licensed to Practice as determined by Engineers of Nova Scotia (ENS) before being classified as an Engineer 3.

What We Offer

• Career development where you have access to career guidance tools resources and ongoing training for every stage of your career
• Engaging workplace: our employees feel valued respected connected and tuned in we have forward-thinking policies and strategies
• Countless career paths

Pay Grade: PR 08- PR 15

Salary Range: $2084.99- $3364.90Bi-Weekly

Employment Equity Statement:

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative at all job levels of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy and we welcome applications from Indigenous People African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons Persons with Disabilities and Womenin occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.

Accommodation Statement:

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Candidates may request accommodations based on any grounds protected by the Human Rights you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process please contact us at

This is a bargaining unit position initially restricted to current civil service employees represented by the Nova Scotia Government Employees Union (NSGEU). If applying from outside a government office employees must apply correctly via this link:

Failure to apply correctly means that your application will not be given first consideration as a bargaining unit applicant and will only be included if external applications are pursued.

External applicants and current casual employees will only be considered if there are no qualified civil service bargaining unit NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.

Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concernsmay be directed to

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