Job Description

Competition # : 44406
Department: Public Works
Location: HALIFAX
Type of Employment: Permanent
Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG
Closing Date: 12-Nov-24 (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 Evaluation Engineer to join to our team. Become part of the team today who is responsible for managing bridge evaluations to determine load carrying capacity, overweight special move permits, inspections of bridges, bridge rehabilitation and project management. 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 and under the general supervision of the Senior Bridge Maintenance Engineer, the Bridge Evaluation Engineer is responsible for evaluating and processing Overweight Special Move Permits, which includes liaising with the District Bridge Engineer, Senior Bridge Maintenance Engineer, Vehicle Standards Engineer, Vehicle Compliance, and other Department staff.
Primary Accountabilities
The primary responsibilities of this position will be:

• Evaluating existing bridge infrastructure to determine load carrying capacity of bridges using the Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code based upon configuration and condition, using plans, inspection reports and occasional site visits/inspections to provide load postings as required for the bridges owned by Nova Scotia Department of Public Works;
• Being involved in structure rehabilitation to improve load carrying capacity and providing recommendations based on safety, economics, and constructability;
• Responsible for preparing and reviewing tender documents for bridge load rating analysis and strengthening schemes;
• Procuring engineering consulting services, preparing Terms of Reference, coordinating proposal reviews, awards contracts, supervising consultants\' work and approving payment; and
• Will also review processes and procedures to help modernize the Special Move Permit system.

Qualifications and Experience
A Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited engineering institute and working knowledge of structural design and analysis with experience and understanding of the Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code and Department Standard Specifications is required.
Candidate must be a current member of Engineers Nova Scotia (ENS) or must be eligible to become a member of ENS. Candidate must be able to manage multiple priorities, have excellent organizational skills, be a quick learner and demonstrate sound decision-making skills.
The incumbent will have effective verbal and written communication skills for dealing with department personnel, other government agencies, consultants, contractors, and the public.
A working knowledge of the Public Highways Act, the Motor Vehicle Act, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and the associated regulations are preferred.
Knowledge of the Department's policies and procedures would be considered an asset.
Candidate must demonstrate proficiency with computer software applications including Microsoft Office Suite.
Experience with structural analysis software and /or finite element analysis is considered an asset.
Experience and knowledge of project management techniques, consultant procurement practices and agreements, tendering processes, advanced highway structure design and highway structure evaluation 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.
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 Programs division.
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.
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.