BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

This is a restricted lateral posting open to employees who hold a LSO 4 DPE base position

Job Overview
The Senior Structural Evaluation Engineer provides provincial leadership in the development, implementation, interpretation, and advancement of Ministry policies, standards, and engineering methodologies related to bridge load capacity evaluation and the structural performance of highway bridges. The position leads the Ministry’s bridge load evaluation and extraordinary vehicle load programs, ensuring the safe and efficient movement of goods while protecting provincial bridge infrastructure. The role exercises professional engineering oversight of staff and consultants, ensures compliance with regulatory frameworks, and serves as the Ministry’s subject matter expert in matters involving bridge load limits, extraordinary haul approvals, and vehicle configuration impacts on structures. 

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements
•    Bachelor’s degree in structural engineering, or civil engineering with a structural background; AND  
•    At least five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in the design of bridges, bridge construction, bridge rehabilitation, bridge assessment / inspection and related structures, including experience in dealing with consultants; OR  
•    An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. 
•    Must be registered or immediately eligible for registration as a professional Engineer with Engineers & Geoscientists British Columbia (EGBC)*.
*Note: immediately eligible for registration is defined as currently registered as a Professional Engineer in another Canadian jurisdiction, and able to obtain registration in BC within 6 months of employment. Applicants must confirm their eligibility with the EGBC.

Provisos:
•    Valid B.C. driver’s licence.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Erin.Peterson@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This position can be based in any of the following Ministry of Transportation and Transit offices:  Victoria, Prince George, Kamloops, Coquitlam. 
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 2 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
Please refer to MyHR for more information on Market Adjustments* 
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

How to Apply:
Your resume and/or cover letter must clearly show that you meet the education and experience requirements. Highlight the required qualifications and support them with specific examples, such as your responsibilities, projects you've worked on, or accomplishments. Find more information on the recruitment process, including helpful tips and videos about the application process, visit the Your Job Application page of MyHR.

Professional Designation: YES - Please include your registration number in your application. You must be registered, or immediately eligible for registration, as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with Engineers & Geoscientists British Columbia (EGBC). Note: immediately eligible for registration is defined as currently registered as a Professional Engineer in another Canadian jurisdiction, and able to obtain registration in BC within 6 months of employment. Applicants must confirm their eligibility with the EGBC. Confirmation of registration/eligibility will be required before an offer of employment can be made.

Cover Letter: YES - A cover letter is required as part of your application. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process.

Resume: YES - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a standard questionnaire (current employment status, eligibility to apply, etc.).

Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting. Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, visit the Technical Assistance page of MyHR.