Heavy Civil/Structural Engineer (Bridge, Tunnel, Marine)

Brunel; Halifax; On-site; CAD 104,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career advancement opportunities

Dynamic work culture

International project exposure

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Heavy Civil/Structural Engineer to join their dynamic team in Halifax, NS. The role involves performing structural analysis and design on significant projects like bridges and tunnels. Candidates must have a Bachelor's in Structural Engineering and 8+ years of experience in heavy civil design. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and collaboration with clients and experts. The firm is known for its commitment to quality and project success.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years related experience in heavy civil structural design.
• Registered Professional Engineer or able to obtain registration within 12 months.
• Familiar with structural design codes and analysis software.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis, design and evaluation for heavy civil projects.
• Create technical specifications and engineering documentation.
• Liaise with clients to ensure project completion.
• Collaborate with CAD and BIM modelers on projects.
• Manage project delivery for small teams under supervision.
• Conduct site visits to enhance hands-on experience.

Skills

Structural Engineering

Design Codes (CSA:S6, AASHTO)

Structural Analysis Software (CSiBridge, MIDAS, SOFiSTiK)

Engineering Software (Mathcad, Excel)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering

Job description

Senior Heavy Civil/Structural Engineer (Bridge, Tunnel, Marine)

Type: Permanent

Salary: $104,000 to $161,000

Introduction

Brunel is currently a Senior Heavy Civil/Structural Engineer (Bridge, Tunnel, Marine) to join our clients dynamic team in Halifax, NS. In this role, you will collaborate closely with experts on some of North America's most impactful projects, primarily focusing on exciting bridge, tunnel, and marine work.

They believe in developing versatile engineers who can apply their skills across various disciplines, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth. We are thrilled to have hands‑on exposure and active projects on bridges, tunnels, marine projects, and many others around the globe all from our office in Atlantic Canada.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis, design, and evaluation, preparing calculations, drawings, work plans, schedules, and budgets focused on heavy civil projects.
• Create standard documents such as technical specifications under applicable design codes, engineering reports, and other technical documentation.
• Liaise with clients, professionals, and third parties to ensure project completion and facilitate knowledge exchange.
• Collaborate with CAD and BIM modelers to bring our clients' visions to life, including projects that integrate different engineering disciplines.
• Manage the project delivery for small teams under the direction of senior engineers.
• Conduct inspections and site visits, enhancing your firsthand experience in diverse environments.

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering or higher with a minimum of 8 years of related experience in heavy civil structural design (bridge, tunnel, marine structures), or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Registered Professional Engineer in home province or state, or ability to obtain registrations within 12 months of employment
• Familiar with the use of structural design codes such as CSA:S6, and/or AASHTO along
• with having sufficient exposure to structural analysis software programs (ex: CSiBridge, MIDAS, SOFiSTiK)
• Conversant in the use of engineering software, such as Mathcad or Excel, to efficientlyproduce engineering calculations
• Proficient in the production and delivery of technical documents

What We Offer

Why work with Brunel? We are proud to offer exciting career opportunities from over 100 offices globally in 42 countries. Advancing your career takes time and effort – let us match you to your ideal position.

About Us

Brunel has a reputation for working with some of the best in the business. That’s what we continually strive for. Brunel provides the global recruitment and workforce services you need to lead your industry. With 50 years of market experience in Renewable Energy, Automotive, Oil & Gas, Life Sciences, Mining and Infrastructure, we help you finish major projects safely, compliantly, on‑time, within budget and at the highest quality, so you can keep growing – anywhere in the world.