Bridge EIT, Associate Engineer

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Job Description:

When details make the difference, the difference is having you

We value people who appreciate what others may dismiss as “the small stuff.” If there’s a way to fine tune to improve accuracy, you’ll find it. Your keen observational skills and extraordinary work ethic are what make you such a valuable employee to us.

Parsons has been involved in improving transportation infrastructure in Canada since 1964. With a portfolio of more than 4,500 crossings around the world, we’ve delivered landmark bridges that carry pedestrians, roads, railways, and pipelines. We are looking for a strong Intermediate Bridge Design Engineer to join our team of experts, as we expand our team in Burnaby, BC, Canada. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with a broad variety of concrete and steel bridges and related structures such as Suspension Bridges, Cable-Stayed, Arch, Truss, Cantilever, Beam, Viaduct, and Girder bridges. You would be supporting the Bridge and structures design projects throughout Western Canada. This position requires a solid track record of executing bridge design and design-build projects along with familiarity Ministry of Transportation and/or Municipal standards and project delivery

Responsibilities:

• Independently develops and/or supervises the creation of engineering products that meet customer quality requirements. This includes defining the problem, establishing the work scope, preparing the budget and schedule, planning the work, providing technical direction, and reporting the work status.
• Typical products may include detailed calculations, drawings, procurement documents, design and installation packages, proposal evaluations, technical reports, and detailed analyses.
• Provides support for other engineering activities as required.
• May supervise one or more subordinates and provide input regarding performance.
• May be assigned to a project or organizational team, or as a lead engineer for a specific discipline on a small to intermediate size project.
• Provides input and technical guidance to CAD Designer/Drafters, Designers, and lower-level Engineers working on the same project.
• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering (or related field) and 3-5+ years of related work experience; Master’s degree in Structural Engineering is preferred.
• Engineer in-Training (EIT) Certificate is required.
• Proficiency in utilizing CAD and other PC software packages typically associated with structural engineering is required
• Good working knowledge of MS Office, industry standard bridge design and analysis software, and AutoCAD or MicroStation
• Good leadership and emotional intelligence skills
• Natural curiosity about structural behavior and technical details
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Thirst for knowledge
• Adaptable to change
• Effective communicator
• Collaborative
• Knowledge of clients in BC would be an asset
• Strong technical writer
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 75 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in diverse, collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions-and to help them see new possibilities.

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as health, vision, dental, employer paid provincial care premiums, Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA), Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), life insurance, paid time off, sick leave, all province observed holidays off, and gym membership discounts to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest-APPLY TODAY!