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 Scotia's 23,000 kilometers of roads and highways, and 4,100 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 L'nu 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 Bachelor's 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 examination, standardized 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 , 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: .
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: $2,084.99 - $3,364.90 Bi-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 Women in 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 Act. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please contact us at competitions@novascotia.ca.
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 candidates. PLEASE 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 concerns may be directed to Competitions@novascotia.ca.

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