Job Description

Do you have a passion for bridges? Are you hard-working, detail oriented and like to play a role in project delivery? Are you looking to grow your career through both work experience and fully paid training opportunities? Are you ready to join our team that will involve you in all phases of cool construction projects? If so, we want to hear from you!

ISL has been awarded some of the most exiting projects done in Alberta and we are seeking our next Bridge Technologist to join the team!



A Little About Us

We are engineers, technologists, planners, landscape architects, scientists, and their support teams that work together to deliver infrastructure, minimizing environmental impact, and maximizing benefit to the community. We are a people first, high performance work culture. Check us out on Instagram or LinkedIn.

ISL's Bridge Team is committed to finding, mentoring, and growing the right individual. Our collaborative team approach is integral to our success. We are:

Collaborative - We work together as a team and support each other to get the work done. Communicative - We build strong relationships and maintain open, transparent communication with clients, contractors, and community members affected by our projects. Committed - We deliver a quality project to clients and working some evenings and weekends in construction season may be required. Ambassadors - We are representatives of the company and the client while we are onsite. Safe - We place a high priority on safety and we proactively address issues we observe onsite. Dynamic - We adapt to evolving projects as they move through different phases and challenges.

A Little About You

Your cover letter must demonstrate:

Your approach to new and emerging technology and practices. Any previous education / work experience you have with civil engineering design and drafting.

Your resume should show us:

Diploma or Degree related to: Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology and/or Engineering Design and Drafting Technology. Knowledge of drafting and design using AutoDesk (Civil 3D and AutoCAD) products. Experience with Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridor's design practices, policies, procedures, guidelines and manuals.

Bonus Points for:

Experience with tender preparation, specification writing and cost estimation. Experience in construction contract administration and supervision. Previous co-op or work experience in civil engineering design and inspection. Working knowledge of Autodesk Construction Cloud. Construction survey experience. BIM certification(s). Precast concrete or steel girder fabrication inspection experience (ex. PCI or CWB certification).

A Little More About the Role

We are looking for a well-rounded technologist with an ability to be involved in all phases of a bridge project. Your projects will primarily be located in the ISL Lethbridge office, but you will have the opportunity to work on multidisciplinary projects across all of the ISL offices. If you are interested in this role but your experience doesn't perfectly align with our requirements for this role, we encourage you to apply anyway.

We are flexible with the start date and look to have the successful applicant start by October 2025. You will require and must maintain a valid Class 5 Alberta Operator's License. A company vehicle may be provided. Increased working hours during the construction season may be required.

Responsibilities:

Preparing designs and estimates from general instructions and/or preliminary sketches, diagrams or schematics. Project coordination: prepare/assemble project deliverables, develop basic to mid-level designs/layouts, prepare basic design calculations, quantity takeoffs, manage multiple responsibilities in a disciplinary environment. Completion of drawings with 3D models. Leveraging your effective communication, interpersonal and analytical skills to collaborate and coordinate with other ISL disciplines to meet multi-discipline and client needs. Applying a practical approach to work - balance requirements and numbers to ensure that projects meet the needs of our clients. Mentoring and cross training staff as well as making recommendations for efficiencies. Other related duties as required.

What ISL Offers

We value you for your contributions and want to ensure that your personal success is intertwined with your professional success. Our wellness philosophy encompasses the four pillars of physical, mental, financial and spiritual wellbeing which is why our benefits package is comprehensive and offers you some of the best available tools to maximize your career and lifestyle.

Here are some of the amazing benefits we provide:

Excellent mentorship. Flexible working hours. Hybrid model of work. Employer paid benefits including health, dental and extensive paramedical services. Healthcare Spending and Lifestyle Option Accounts. Group RRSP. Annual bonus incentives. Paid professional development opportunities and memberships. Parental leave top ups. 24/7/365 Employee Family Assistance program.

At ISL, we share an enthusiasm for community infrastructure. From planning through to design and construction management, we create nimble teams to tackle the unique requirements of every project. Our technical expertise encompasses transportation, land use planning, civil engineering, municipal, landscape architecture, heritage services, environmental management, water, structural, community engagement, geomatics, construction services and 3D visualization. Just the right size, ISL delivers on complex projects while being small enough to maintain strong, cohesive project teams and personal client attention and service.



At ISL your identity is part of our identity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) speaks to our core values and provides space for our teams to bring their authentic selves to work. ISL believes DEI creates the best outcomes for our clients while sustaining a happy and thriving work environment that allows for career development and opportunities for all staff. ISL is committed to a focused effort on continuous improvement and development of a respectful and safe workplace.



We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position. Only those who will be selected for an interview will be contacted.