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Bridge Engineer
Government of Alberta · Closes in 27 days
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1 Check who can apply You are here
This is an open competition, so anyone who meets the requirements can apply. Final candidates may need a security screening.
Education: Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. Other engineering education may be considered with bridge experience. Additional related education can replace experience on a one-for-one basis.
Experience: Five years of related experience. Less experience may lead to a lower classification level.
What they ask for:
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.
- Eligibility for Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation from APEGA.
- Five years of related experience.
- Experience in bridge preliminary engineering or bridge culvert design or construction.
- Project management experience, including several projects at once.
2 Resume and cover letter
Tailor your resume to this posting: use its words and show each requirement with a concrete example. In Canada, leave out your photo, age and marital status. Add a short cover letter if the posting asks for one or accepts it.
3 Apply on the official site
Closing date: November 25 (Closes in 27 days) Check the closing time on the posting.
Apply online through the official posting. Include a resume with months and years for all education and work, and show how you meet the requirements and competencies.
4 Interview, tests and references
If you are shortlisted, they contact you, often by email. Interviews can be in person or by video, and some jobs also have a written or practical test. Have two or three references ready: former supervisors who know your work.
Good to know:
- Travel is about 15% of the time.
- Final candidates may need a security screening.
- Candidates pay their own costs for documents, checks and interview travel.
- The competition may fill future vacancies at the same or a lower level.
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