Civil Engineer ; Structures Job Vancouver area,BC Canada,Engineering

Position: Civil Engineer I (Structures)

Main Purpose and Function

The Structures team is hiring two Structural Engineers to join its team. One engineer will join the Asset Management team, working on the long-term management of the 13 km of seawall, shoreline assets, and various other structures. This role includes capital and long-term planning, as well as reviewing building developments for impacts to City infrastructure. The second engineer will join the Program and Project Delivery team, with a primary focus on the Cambie Street Bridge Seismic Upgrade program.

Both positions may also be responsible for managing and delivering additional projects and tasks as needed.

The Civil Engineer Is are responsible for the development, implementation and management of the City’s Bridge Strategy, a priority action item identified in the Streets Division’s Strategic Plan. The position reviews operational procedures, maintenance plans, assesses operational capabilities and resourcing needs, and coordinates the procurement and management of external resources to support the Strategy.

The positions reports to the Civil Engineer II and works closely with all Engineers and support staff within the branch as well as Superintendents and other departments such as Supply Chain Management, Risk Management and Human Resources - Organizational Safety. External organizations this position liaises with are Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, Translink and other municipalities.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Develops and manages the delivery of the Streets Division Bridge Strategy including but not limited to:
The routine bridge inspection program, practices, training and standard operating procedures Multi- year specialised inspection service level contracts to support ongoing bridge operations such as Horizontal Life Line inspections, paint conditions audits, underwater survey/inspection, gantry inspection, material and deck testing inspections The bridge maintenance program, inclusive of the assessment of City capabilities, conducting gap and risk analysis, and identifying and developing training, procedures, processes and supportive service level contracts with vendors, coordinating independent validation of maintenance task scheduling (frequency and scope) The bridge rehabilitation projects as assigned and as approved as part of the Capital Program

Provides support in implementing program, quality management and other process and procedural initiatives within the branch

Leads projects and the successful completion of project/program deliverables according to the defined scope, schedule and budget

Represents the Structures section for design reviews generated from development, public art or other external sources.

Resolves any conflicts within the project teams and escalates to the Section Head and /or project sponsor/Steering Committees

Prepares reports, memos and other project/program documentation and delivers formal presentations

Ensures defined quality management procedures and standards are followed

Procures, manages and oversees the work of professional services and other vendor contracts

Liaises with key City staff and external stakeholders throughout project/program delivery

Inspects City owned bridges on an emergency basis, and recommends course of action

Represents the Civil Engineer II and Section Head in their absence

Acts as a bridge inspection co-ordinator during emergencies

Acts as the delegated field reviewer for the Engineer of Record to ensure construction activities are in general conformance with engineering designs

Applies EGBC seal as required

Other duties/responsibilities as assigned

Qualification

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering with a Professional Engineer designation and minimum of five years’ related experience in structural consulting, construction management, and/or structural inspection of bridges and other heavy civil infrastructure, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience

Registration or eligibility to register as a Professional Engineer in British Columbia

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Working knowledge of bridge/structures inspection, maintenance, and lifecycle…


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