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Bring your curiosity and determination to make a positive impact on the future of transport, and we’ll help you go all the way.

Join our team of globally connected specialists to help solve complex transport challenges and experience groundbreaking projects from idea to delivery, and beyond.

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Join GHD.

The Transportation group within GHD Canada works with Provincial, Regional, and local municipal transportation agencies on large scale projects across the whole Transportation spectrum of highways, roads and bridges, and rail transit infrastructure. Our team provides integrated transportation services throughout the project lifecycle from initial policy, business case advice, through concept and detailed design, and construction administration.

Who are we looking for?

Our Western Canada Transportation Group is looking to fill a Bridge Lead position to join our growing Canadian Operations. This position can be based in either Edmonton or Calgary.

In the problem solving business, it helps to be restlessly curious to deliver community change.

Our vision is to ensure energy, water and urbanisation are made sustainable for generations to come. You can lead the way into a new future for our industry, inspiring the next generation of driven and committed people in the process.

Learn about leadership opportunities with GHD.

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

• Work with the Western Canada Transportation Leadership team on the following:
  • Grow the structural team and support recruiting efforts
  • Contribute to business and strategic planning initiatives for regional objectives and targeted client programming
  • Support client development and engagement
  • Participate in Go/No Go decisions for potential opportunities
  • Be an ambassador for the GHD brand
• Prepare effective proposals seeking targeted project opportunities and growth of the structural transportation team in Western Canada
• Function as project manager or design manager on projects for public, private or contractor partners. Projects will vary in size, scope and delivery model (Ex. Traditional Design Bid Build, Alternative Project Delivery)
• Provide design management and technical support for project delivery. This could be from concept design through to detailed design and construction
• Engage and participate in GHD’s global technical bridge service line forums and groups
• Ensure timely completion of project deliverables, managing multiple projects and competing priorities
• Oversee structural analysis and preparation of engineering drawings, specifications and tender documents
• Conduct site visits as required
• Develop and implement QA/QC processes for project work, ensuring applicable standards are followed
• Supervise a team of technical and project management staff. Support staff development including mentoring, training and career progression
• Engage in work sharing initiatives across GHD’s global team
• Travel within Western Canada to support regional objectives and team growth

What you will bring to the team:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Structural Engineering
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Alberta, or ability to get licensed within the next 6 months. Registration in British Columbia would be considered an asset
• 10+ years of experience with transportation related structural design (bridges, culverts, retaining walls, etc). Ability to take ownership and accountability for structural design work
• Project Management experience demonstrating effective and practical project management skills
• Strong problem solving and decision-making abilities
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities in the areas of personnel management, decision making, change management, employee development, performance management, and team building skills
• Knowledgeable with structural analysis software and MS office
• Experience managing multiple tasks while maintaining schedule and a high degree of attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written), with the ability to interact effectively with clients and colleagues
• Willingness and ability to travel
• Self-starter with an entrepreneurial attitude, committed to building a practice and being part of the exciting growth opportunities within Western Canada

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Take on some of the world’s toughest challenges - with everyone at GHD backing you every step of the way.

We'll give you control over your career, empower you to find innovative solutions and help you create a lasting impact.

See where your commitment could take you with GHD.

EEO Statement Canada: As a diverse and inclusive organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, GHD will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process