Shirmen Quan, P.Eng.
About Shirmen Quan, P.Eng.
Shirmen Quan, P.Eng., is a Discipline Engineer with expertise in the rehabilitation of masonry structures and small dam repairs for Parks Canada. With a background that includes roles at various Canadian government agencies and the University of Ottawa, he has extensive experience in construction supervision and project management.
Work at Government of Canada
Shirmen Quan has been employed at the Government of Canada as a Discipline Engineer since 2021. In this role, she provides construction supervision and inspections for various projects, particularly focusing on the Rideau Canal and Trent-Severn Waterway. Her responsibilities include administering contract quality assurance for infrastructure projects and managing Design-Bid-Build projects with budgets under $5 million. Prior to her current position, she served as an Engineer In Training from 2017 to 2021, where she gained valuable experience in civil engineering.
Education and Expertise
Shirmen Quan earned her Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) degree from the University of Ottawa, completing her studies from 2012 to 2017. Her academic background has equipped her with a solid foundation in engineering principles. She specializes in the rehabilitation of masonry structures and small dam repairs, particularly for assets managed by Parks Canada. This specialization reflects her commitment to maintaining and improving critical infrastructure.
Background
Shirmen Quan began her career with various roles that provided her with diverse engineering experience. She worked as an Undergraduate Researcher at the University of Ottawa for three months in 2014, followed by a year as a Project Assistant in Computing and Communications Services from 2014 to 2015. Afterward, she completed a seven-month internship as a Civil Engineering Intern at Public Works and Government Services Canada from 2015 to 2016. Additionally, she worked as a Structural Engineering Student at the Department of National Defence for three months in 2016, further enhancing her practical skills in the field.
Professional Experience
Throughout her career, Shirmen Quan has accumulated significant experience in various engineering roles. After her time as an Undergraduate Researcher, she transitioned to a Project Assistant role at the University of Ottawa. Following this, she gained hands-on experience as a Civil Engineering Intern and later as a Structural Engineering Student. Her progression to Engineer In Training at the Government of Canada allowed her to develop her skills further before assuming her current position as a Discipline Engineer.