Bridge Engineer

• Location: Edmonton, Alberta
• Type: Contract
• Job #13896
• Salary: CA$90,000 Per Hour

Matchbox Consulting is recruiting on behalf of its client, a multidisciplinary engineering and infrastructure consulting firm known for delivering high-quality, community-focused projects across transportation, municipal, bridge, building, and environmental sectors.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative bridge engineering team delivering projects across the full asset lifecycle from concept planning and preliminary engineering through detailed design, construction support, and long-term asset management. This role offers exposure to technically diverse projects, including transportation, pedestrian, and utility bridges, as well as related transportation infrastructure, using steel, concrete, and timber solutions.

The position is well suited to a technically strong bridge engineer who enjoys mentoring others, contributing to complex designs, and working closely with multidisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis and design for bridges and related transportation infrastructure, including retaining walls, bridge-size culverts, and overhead sign structures

• Prepare technical reports, option analyses, and detailed design calculations

• Develop and maintain design notes, drawings, and construction packages

• Provide technical input into proposals and project planning activities

• Prepare quantity take-offs and cost estimates

• Review construction submittals and provide technical support during construction

• Mentor and guide junior engineers and technical staff

• Conduct limited field inspections and site visits as required.

Requirements

• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation with APEGA, or eligibility to register from another Canadian province

• Post-secondary education in engineering with a focus on structural engineering

• Minimum of five years of experience in bridge design and/or structural engineering

• Strong working knowledge of Canadian design codes and standards

• Experience delivering bridge projects from concept through construction

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate within multidisciplinary teams and support junior staff

• Interest in mentoring and sharing design best practices

Assets (Nice to Have):

• Master’s degree (M.Eng. or MSc) specializing in Structural or Bridge Engineering

• Experience working with provincial transportation agencies or similar public sector clients

• Seismic design and retrofit experience

• Exposure to suspension or cable-stayed bridge design

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About MatchBox

Headquartered in downtown Vancouver and serving clients nationally, MatchBox is one of the leading recruitment and solutions firms that specializes in the fields of IT & Technology, Engineering & Technical, Real Estate & Construction, and Accounting & Finance. We offer unrivaled expertise with our team’s extensive experience in the recruitment and professional services industry. We are dedicated to building great connections and creating strong opportunities within the workforce and the labor market.

Equal Opportunities

MatchBox is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including members of minority groups such as racialized individuals, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and Indigenous peoples. It is a priority for us that all candidates are treated fairly and without discrimination. Our recruitment teams receive ongoing training on using objective criteria for evaluating candidates and other related topics to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

Work Permits

Please note that we require all interested candidates to obtain the necessary work permits from the Government of Canada prior to submitting an application. This position is open exclusively to individuals residing in Canada and legally authorized to work in Canada. Applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered.

Further Consideration

We receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact candidates who are selected for further consideration.

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