Junior / Intermediate Civil (Municipal) Engineer

EXP; Nova Scotia; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent engineering firm in Nova Scotia is seeking a Civil Engineer to join its team. The role involves design and implementation of municipal infrastructure projects, project management activities, and direct liaison with contractors and clients. Candidates should have a degree in Civil Engineering, strong communication skills, and a passion for working on complex challenges. Competitive salary and benefits offered, along with opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Full range of benefits

Flexible work hours

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• University degree in Civil Engineering.
• EIT or P.Eng. designation, or ability to obtain it.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate expertise in civil design for infrastructure.
• Assist in project management from initiation to closeout.
• Act as on-site liaison between contractor and client.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Technical writing

Education

University degree in Civil Engineering

EIT or P.Eng. designation

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

MS Word

Excel

Job description

At EXP, we’re driven to provide innovative solutions for the world’s built and natural environments. As a team of engineers, architects, designers, scientists, creators and a community of professionals, we bring diverse and talented people together to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Here, you join a team that leverages differences, harnesses their entrepreneurial spirit in an employee‑owned company, that believes diversity is what gives us strength, seeks sustainable results and shares ambitions for each other, our clients and the communities we are part of and serve. To be a part of EXP means to have your own experience, while staying connected to a global network of professionals, who believe we are a part of something bigger. Together, we are EXP.

This opportunity offers a full‑time career‑oriented position with our growing and dynamic team of civil and municipal infrastructure professionals. In this role, you’ll have the ability to collaborate seamlessly with EXP’s multidisciplinary team in Sydney Nova Scotia, within the region and across the company on some of Atlantic Canada’s largest and most exciting projects!

Your Role & Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate and developexpertise in civil design for new infrastructure and existing infrastructure rehabilitations.
• Assist with the promotion of engineering services to existing and potential customers.
• Assist in the preparation of proposals.
• Participate in the management of projects from initiation through to project closeout.
• Technical role:
  • Municipal infrastructure design & implementation of civil/municipal infrastructure projects involving site grading, site development, street reconstruction, water distribution, wastewater collection, stormwater management, parking, and active transportation.
  • Assist in the preparation of construction specifications, drawings, tender documents, and technical reports.
  • Assist with budget management and hands‑on coordination with colleagues for project execution, including cost estimating/monitoring, control and scheduling of projects and communication with the client.
  • Participate in contractor relations for projects going through the tendering and construction phases.
  • Learn and assist with project management including client liaison, technical reviews, and preparation of specifications/bid documents, contract administration and construction reviews.
  • Act as EXP’s on‑site liaison between contractor, municipal client, and public while providing engineering review of construction, including field design where required.

Qualifications & Experience:

• University degree in Civil Engineering.
• EIT or P.Eng. designation, or the ability to obtain the designation.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced team environment, managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Willingness to work both outside and in an office environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as advanced technical writing abilities.
• Strong computer skills using word processing, spreadsheet, and graphics applications such as MS Word, Excel, AutoCAD, GIS.
• Proficient problem‑solving skills.
• Previous on‑site construction oversight experience considered an asset.

What EXP Can Offer:

• Competitive salary and full range of benefits.
• Access to leading edge software and technology.
• Eligibility to participate in company bonus programs.
• Vibrant, highly functional, and collaborative working environment.
• Flexible work hours.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Opportunity to work on a diverse range of local, regional, national, and international projects.