Junior Bridge Engineer

Job Information

• Job Title: Junior Bridge Engineer
• Job Requisition ID: 80380
• Ministry: Transportation and Economic Corridors
• Location: Lethbridge
• Full or Part-Time: Full Time
• Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
• Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
• Scope: Open Competition
• Closing Date: March 25, 2026
• Classification: Engineering & Related Level 1
• Salary: $2,738.19 to $4,119.23 bi‑weekly ($71,466‑ $107,511.903/year)

Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors (TEC) serves as a North American leader in transportation systems, contributing to Alberta’s prosperity through safe, innovative, and sustainable infrastructure. TEC offers a rewarding environment with growth opportunities, work‑life balance, and the chance to make an impact on Alberta’s transportation network.

For more information, visit Transportation and Economic Corridors | Alberta.ca.

Role Responsibilities

Ready to launch your civil engineering career while helping shape Alberta’s infrastructure? Join TEC as a Junior Bridge Engineer and take part in delivering safe, sustainable bridges that connect communities across the province. This is your opportunity to grow through hands‑on project work, mentorship from experienced engineers, and meaningful contributions to vital public infrastructure.

As a Junior Bridge Engineer, you’ll support the Senior Bridge Engineers in the design and construction of bridge rehabilitation and new construction projects. You’ll assist with consultant coordination, site inspections, and design reviews – ensuring technically sound, cost‑effective solutions. This entry‑level role is designed as a launchpad for your engineering career, offering progressive responsibility and a clear path toward senior roles within the department.

Your key responsibilities include

• Supporting project scoping, consultant selection, and coordination for bridge construction and rehabilitation projects.
• Assisting with engineering design reviews and ensuring construction aligns with department standards and specifications.
• Conducting site inspections and monitoring progress to ensure safety, quality, and contract compliance.
• Helping resolve technical and stakeholder issues during construction to keep projects moving forward.
• Reviewing consultant submissions, permits, and design documents to ensure quality, value, and constructability.
• Tracking costs, schedules, and changes to ensure projects stay on time and within budget.
• Contributing to long‑term bridge capital and maintenance planning.
• Collaborating with department staff, consultants, and stakeholders to align project outcomes with department goals.
• Gaining exposure to other sections – Infrastructure, Construction, and Operations – to develop a well‑rounded understanding of regional transportation delivery.

Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.

What You’ll Bring to the Role

• A collaborative problem‑solving mindset to resolve engineering and stakeholder challenges efficiently.
• Clear communication skills to work effectively with engineers, contractors, and the public.
• Attention to detail to ensure safety, quality, and compliance on every project.
• Curiosity and initiative to learn from senior engineers and grow into greater responsibilities.
• Flexibility and resilience to adapt to evolving project needs and timelines.
• A strong sense of purpose and commitment to building safe, lasting infrastructure.

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in‑depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies: PSC Alberta Public Service Competency Model.

To effectively fulfill the responsibilities of this role, the following competencies are essential:

• Systems Thinking: While dealing with issues on individual projects, this position must be able to step back to ensure outcomes align with overall Department values and objectives.
• Creative Problem Solving: This position works with other department staff, engineering consultants and construction contractors to pro‑actively solve problems and challenges that arise with bridge and road projects.
• Drive for Results: This position must work with external stakeholders to e