City : Edmonton

Category : Direct Hire

Industry : Recruitment/Staffing

Employer : The Adecco Group

Adecco is currently hiring a Senior Engineer, Bridge Rating for a full-time opportunity with a leading rail infrastructure organization. This role is ideal for a highly experienced structural or railway bridge engineer who enjoys technical leadership, complex structural analysis, and ensuring the safety and reliability of critical rail bridge infrastructure.

Our Diversity & Inclusion Statement
At Adecco our purpose is simple: to make the future work for everyone. We live our values, Passion, Collaboration, Inclusion, Courage, and Customers at Heart, by fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated and every voice matters. This position is open to individuals who self-identify as First Nations, Inuit, and/or Métis, the Indigenous peoples of Canada. Through this initiative, Adecco is taking proactive measures to support the equitable representation of Indigenous peoples in the workforce in alignment with section 16(1) of the Canadian Human Rights Act. Together, we’re making the future work for everyone.

Responsibilities
Bridge Assessment

• Act as a resident expert with highly specialized knowledge in structural analysis and bridge rating

• Lead junior staff in the performance of their duties with training and guidance

• Review proposals of projects to be awarded to external consultants

• Monitor progress of work assigned to junior staff and projects granted to consultants

• Review Assessment Reports produced by junior staff and consultant reports

• Make recommendations on repair, strengthening, or replacement options

• Maintain the record of the load carrying capacity of all bridges on the network

• Provide support to regions during bridge related emergencies

Dimensional Loads

• Approve proposals for the movement of over-sized and over-loaded shipments as requested by the Transportation Department

• Review recommendations made by junior staff

• Lead staff in the maintenance of the Heavy Axle Load Clearance Database

Bridge Testing

• Maintain a record of bridges that could potentially benefit from field-testing, long-term monitoring or Ultrasonic Impact Treatment (UIT)

• Review Bridge Testing Reports produced by the Bridge Testing group

• Apply Live Load modification factors obtained through field testing where applicable

• Make recommendations on repair, strengthening, or replacement options based on test results

Rolling Equipment

• Evaluate locomotives and rolling equipment of various weights and dimensions for their demand on the bridge plant

• Make recommendations related to operation of above equipment on specific subdivisions

• Establish and advise regions on operating restrictions

Safety

• Communicate company policy and goals to junior staff

• Provide mentoring, recognition and feedback as required

• Maintain training up to date in compliance with applicable laws and regulations

• Ensure safety rules are followed at work sites

Requirements

• Must be eligible to work and reside within Canada

• Between 10 to 15 years of railway bridge engineering experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering and/or Licensed Professional Engineer

• Master’s or PhD Degree in Civil Engineering*

• Licensed Structural Engineer*

• Designation as Railway Bridge Engineer

• Valid driver’s license

• *Any designation for these above would be considered as an asset

Competencies

• Ability to manage complex issues and work independently

• Adeptness in communication, planning and problem solving

• Capacity to influence decisions at higher management levels

Technical Skills/Knowledge

• Specialized knowledge of railway bridge analysis, design & rating principles and procedures

• Expert knowledge of railway bridge engineering and AREMA Guidelines

• Familiarity with railway operating rules

• Knowledge of engineering track standards

• Comprehensive knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and structural analysis software such as SAP2000

• Fluency in English is required. Proficiency in French*

• *Any knowledge for any of the above would be considered as an asset

Work Environment

• Office-based role with standard working conditions

• Regular work week Monday to Friday

• Must be able to meet tight deadlines and manage pressure

• Role requires strong attention to detail and technical accuracy

Why This Role

• Opportunity to lead high-impact railway bridge engineering work

• Work on complex structural analysis and national rail infrastructure

• Leadership role mentoring junior engineers

• Direct influence on safety and reliability of critical rail assets

Land Acknowledgement
Adecco acknowledges that our head office is located in Tkarón:to/Toronto, on the traditional territory of many Nations, including the Anishinaabeg, the Haudenosaunee, the Huron-Wendat, and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. We recognize that our teams operate in offices and communities across the country, on the ancestral and contemporary lands of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples. We’re committed to continued learning, respectful relationships, and taking meaningful actions in partnership with Indigenous communities.

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