Intermediate Structural Engineer (Bridges)

Dillon Consulting Limited; Halifax; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Intermediate Structural Engineer to join their dynamic team in Halifax. This role offers the chance to lead exciting projects focused on the design and analysis of bridges and other transportation structures. You'll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, engage with clients, and contribute to innovative solutions in a supportive environment. With a commitment to professional growth and a focus on employee well-being, this opportunity is perfect for those who thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative atmosphere. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to make an impact, this position is for you.

Benefits

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Generous Retirement Savings Plan

Flexible Work Hours

Learning and Development Opportunities

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Wellness Subsidy

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of experience in structural design and analysis.
• Licensed or eligible to practice as a professional engineer.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and technical expertise on structural projects.
• Manage project activities and coordinate design team efforts.
• Engage with clients and contribute to business development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Business Acumen

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Technical Report Writing

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Graduate-Level Degree

Tools

SAP2000

CSiBridge

STAAD

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Your opportunity

Are you someone with strong leadership and technical capabilities? Do you enjoy building relationships and working collaboratively in a team environment with both internal and external stakeholders? Are you a thought leader, a trusted advisor, and a problem solver? If you enjoy entrepreneurship and innovation, this opportunity is for you! As someone with excellent communication skills and business acumen, you will thrive in our fast-paced and agile environment.

Dillon’s Transportation & Facilities technical group is looking for an Intermediate Structural Engineer (Bridges) to join our multidisciplinary team of professionals. You will have the opportunity to work on new and exciting projects while providing clients with a fully integrated and superior customer experience.

At Dillon, we operate as one team. This position is available at any of our Nova Scotia offices.

Responsibilities

What your day will look like

Design

1. Provide design leadership and technical expertise on a variety of structural projects, including structural design and analysis of bridges, culverts, and other transportation structures.
2. Preparation of preliminary and detailed design calculations.
3. Perform structural analysis and prepare design calculations to include 2D and 3D analysis for bridges as well as foundations, infrastructure, and retaining walls.
4. Develop structural details and construction plans using SAP2000, CSiBridge, and/or STAAD.
5. Prepare specifications and details for drawing production in addition to Code and regulatory review.
6. Preparation of technical reports.
7. Review shop drawings and field services in design and construction.

Project Management

1. Project manage structural engineering team activities and support to project managers/technical staff in the delivery of multidisciplinary projects across the company.
2. Coordinate design team activities to maintain project schedules and ensure successful project completion.
3. Effectively engage with sub-consultants and clients.

Business Development

1. Leadership in providing quality client services, with particular emphasis on government and infrastructure contractor clients within the transportation market.
2. Contribute to proposals and development of new business opportunities.
3. Business travel upon request.

Learning & Development

1. Commit to self-development and ongoing learning and professional development.
2. Input to the career development of junior staff, including technical direction, training recommendations, coaching, and mentoring.
3. Contribute to Dillon’s corporate profile through active participation in professional associations and committees.

Qualifications

What you will need to succeed

1. A degree in civil engineering. A graduate-level degree would be an asset.
2. Licensed to practice as a professional engineer or eligible to be licensed within six months.
3. Six to ten years of relevant work experience in structural design for the intermediate role.

Experience

1. Experienced in the design of various bridge types, culverts, and other transportation structures.
2. Proficient in the full range of design activities, including preparation of preliminary and detailed design drawings and reports, contract document preparation, and tendering.
3. Demonstrated knowledge of relevant structural engineering Codes and standards.
4. Proficiency in the use of computer modeling techniques using SAP2000, CSiBridge, or STAAD and familiarity with current AutoCAD software.
5. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
6. Proficiency in providing technical leadership to a team of professionals.
7. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills along with both verbal and written communication.
8. Strong technical report and specification writing skills.
9. Experience in construction contract administration would be an asset.

Why choose Dillon

Dillon is powered by people who are technically proficient, passionate about socially important projects, and motivated to deliver superior, tangible results. We strive to remain at the forefront of technology and innovation and are empowered to continually grow and develop.

We live our core values:

1. Reliability: words that result in actions build trust;
2. Achievement: do the work to hit the target;
3. Continuous development: always learning; always adapting; always growing;
4. Creativity: discover new possibilities;
5. Courage: do the things that matter, especially when it’s hard;
6. Inclusiveness: enabling belonging to draw strength from our differences.

In addition, we offer:

1. Employee share purchase plan: Dillon is 100% employee-owned and share ownership is open to all full-time regular employees.
2. A competitive compensation package: Comprehensive health benefits, generous retirement savings plan, and student loan repayment assistance with matching employer contributions.
3. Flexible work hours: Dillon values its staff and the contributions that are made each day and understands that work arrangements can differ based on personal needs and business needs.
4. Learning and Development opportunities: As a knowledge-based business, the organic growth of our knowledge and skills occurs through our work performance and roles.
5. Focus on Innovation: The ability to anticipate, examine, and adopt new and innovative solutions is a crucial driver for the continual and progressive advancement of our business performance.
6. Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP): A variety of EFAP tools and online resources to support well-being are available to all employees.
7. Wellness Subsidy: Our employees can take advantage of a wellness subsidy that can be put towards expenses for a variety of health and/or wellness-related activities such as gym membership, purchase of home fitness equipment, yoga classes, and dance classes.

About Dillon

Dillon is a proudly Canadian, employee-owned, professional consulting firm specializing in planning, engineering, environmental science, and management. We partner with clients to provide committed, collaborative, and inventive solutions to complex, multi-faceted projects.

Now operating for over 75 years, we continue to strive for excellence in everything we do. Dillon has been listed as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for the past 17 years and has the distinction of having achieved Platinum Club member status in this program.

Employment Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at Dillon:

Dillon is committed to the principles of employment equity, inclusiveness, and diversity within our organization. We strive to achieve a workplace where opportunities are based on skills and abilities and that respects and values differences.

Inclusion is more than a word to us; it is the way we choose to run our business.

Please connect with us if you require accommodation in the interview process. We would love to hear from you!