Senior Construction Engineer - Bridges

Job Description

Job Title Senior Construction Engineer<BR><BR>Name of Employer - KWH Constructors Ltd/Somerset Engineering<BR><BR>Company Description<BR><BR>Somerset Engineering, a division of KWH Constructors, is a leading North American construction engineering company servicing the heavy construction industry. We are located at 2792 Norland Ave, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada, with our U.S operations based in the Seattle area. We engineer erection schemes for major bridges and other complex structures and provide detailed design of purpose-built erection equipment. Founded in 1981 in Vancouver, B.C., we have projects throughout North America.<BR><BR>We are looking for a Construction Engineer. Applicants must have a minimum of 10 years of experience in heavy bridge construction means and methods. They should be able to demonstrate leadership skills and possess an outgoing personality. The ideal candidate will have a thorough understanding of bridge/heavy civil construction, including erection techniques, rigging, cranes, jacking operations, and temporary works.<BR><BR>Duties<BR> Confer with clients and other members of the engineering team and conduct research in support of project requirements.<BR> Plan and design for the construction of major civil projects such as buildings, bridges, dams, and facades.<BR> Develop construction specifications and procedures.<BR> Evaluate and recommend appropriate building and construction materials.<BR> Interpret, review, and approve survey and civil design work.<BR> Conduct field services for civil works.<BR> Ensure construction plans meet the guidelines and specifications of building codes and other regulations.<BR> Establish and monitor construction work schedules.<BR> Prepare contract documents and review and evaluate tenders for construction projects<BR> Supervise technicians, technologists and other engineers and review and approve approved designs, calculations, structural drawings, and cost estimates.<BR><BR>Requirements<BR> 10+ years of experience in construction engineering and heavy bridge construction means and methods.<BR> A BSc in Civil or Structural Engineering (or similar) preferably with a chartership in a professional body such as ICE or IStrucE, able to obtain a Licensed Professional Engineer status in BC. Exemplary leadership skills, including ardent team-building capabilities.<BR> Steel Bridge and Industrial construction experience is essential.<BR> Advanced knowledge of crane/lifting operations and rigging.<BR> Site experience working with the structural ironworker trade.<BR> Excellent communication skills for internal and external clients (oral, written, and presentations).<BR> Must be eligible to work in Canada.<BR><BR>Physical Demands / Work Environment:<BR><BR> Work is performed in a combination of standard office, field office, construction site, and hybrid / home environment. KWH fosters a work environment that provides opportunities to grow<BR><BR>What We Offer:<BR><BR> Annual Salary $120,000 to $150,000 based on experience and location.<BR> Competitive compensation package including vacation and paid sick leave (link removed)> Comprehensive benefit package including medical / extended health care, dental, and vision.<BR> Government Retirement matching RRSP when applicable.<BR> 2 to 4 weeks of vacation per year, with credit for prior industry experience.<BR> 13 paid holidays per year.<BR> 10 days paid sick leave per year.<BR> Relocation stipend<BR><BR>Job Type: Full-time, Permanent<BR><BR>Language of work: English<BR><BR>Location of work: 2792 Norland Ave, Burnaby, BC, Canada V5B 3A6<BR><BR>Email: