Intermediate/Senior Structural Engineer

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in building solutions seeks a Structural Engineer based in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. This role involves overseeing project coordination, evaluating engineered systems, and leading design documentation to ensure compliance with engineering standards. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and at least five years of relevant industry experience, with a focus on collaborative project work and innovative structural design.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of structural systems and materials.
• 5+ years of experience in structural engineering.
• LEED Green Associate or AP considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and specify structural engineered systems.
• Prepare site plans and structural documentation.
• Lead project coordination meetings.

Skills

Structural design codes

Project document production

Designing steel, concrete, timber

Advanced oral and written communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer

Tools

Revit

Microsoft Office Suite

AutoCAD

Comprehensive Building Analysis Software (SAFI, S-Frame, StaadPro, ETABS)

Job description

The buildings that make up the landscape of our daily lives seem like permanent fixtures, fastened to a time and place. But what if that didn’t have to be true? What if our built environment — where we live, learn, play, and conduct business — carried us forward instead? Our Buildings practice keeps people at its heart, recognizing that our shared journey forward is shaped by the meaningful and responsive places we design. From iconic designs to monumental groundbreakings, join us to bring transformational building solutions to life. Every day we apply our expertise, creativity, and passion to propel communities into the future—join us!

Your Opportunity

Your role is to work with general supervision and direction on various sized projects. You will participate in the evaluation, recommendation, and specification for engineered systems or products for a project verifying compliance with applicable codes and engineering standards/practices.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for projects of varying complexity/size

• Evaluates, selects, specifies, and engineers all structural engineered systems or products for a project

• Engages in the development of a design through sketches, electronic models, diagrams, and other visual formats

• Utilizes BIM technologies in development of three-dimensional models of building’s structural systems and provides markups for junior engineers/designers

• Prepares and revises documentation in various structural phases including site plans, floor plans, diagrams, and details

• Leads project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants, owner and contractor, sub-contractors, and vendors

• Participate in client project requirement meetings and value analysis and basic cost estimating

• Assists senior-level staff with developing and managing the project scope, budget, deliverables, staffing and schedule

• Leads the preparation and coordination of the project specifications with construction documents

• Performs and oversees the performance of calculations using company standard software, and proprietary manufacturer software

• Utilizes advanced techniques for the analysis of specialized building elements such as two-way slabs, prestressed concrete, piled foundations and superstructures constructed with timber, steel and concrete.

• Participates in constructability reviews.

• Conducts quality assurance and quality control on own projects.

• Assists in the development of new standards and specifications for the structural group

  Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Requisite knowledge and application of structural design codes, standards, and applicable building codes

• General understanding of all phases of project document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications

• Strong knowledge of structural systems, means and methods, materials, and industry standards

• Experience in designing steel, concrete, timber, and masonry

• Ability to check the work of others for accuracy and completeness and manage time to meet project budget and schedule

• Ability to participate and collaborate in project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought

• Thorough understanding of structural engineering concepts and ability to effectively communicate ideas to others

• Advanced oral and written communication skills

• Presentation and interview skills are preferred

• Experience in project management

• Requires understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, Revit; Prefer experience with Newforma, AutoCAD; Comprehensive Building Analysis Software such as SAFI, S-Frame, StaadPro and ETABS

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering & Licensed Professional Engineer.

Minimum of 5 years of experience.

LEED Green Associate or LEED AP is a benefit.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best. #DesignYourPlace

Primary Location: Canada | NS | Dartmouth

Organization: BC-1334 Buildings-CA Atlantic Canada

Employee Status: Regular

Job Level: Nonmanager

Travel: No

Schedule: Full time

Job Posting: 16/06/2025 05:06:40

Req ID: REQ250001WN