Senior Structural Engineer- Ports & Terminals

Hatch Ltd.; Halifax; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hatch is seeking an experienced Senior Structural Engineer to join its Ports & Terminals team in Halifax. You will lead structural design for ports, terminals and marine infrastructure, oversee technical teams, and ensure designs meet Hatch standards and client requirements.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 15 years in ports and marine engineering, a P.Eng. designation in Canada or eligibility, and demonstrated leadership across distributed teams. Travel to project sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering; master’s preferred in ports, marine or coastal engineering.
• Minimum 15 years of ports and marine engineering experience.
• P.Eng. designation in Canada or eligibility for registration.
• Experience with front end study delivery and client engagement.
• Experience leading distributed teams; French language a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural design for ports, terminals, and marine facilities.
• Plan, analyse, and design bulkheads, wharves, piers, caissons, dolphins and mooring structures.
• Oversee delivery of port/marine studies and design documentation.
• Develop calculations, reports, design criteria and construction specs.
• Mentor graduates and coach teams; collaborate across disciplines.
• Travel to project sites as required.

Skills

Ports & Terminals

Marine structural engineering

Project leadership

Client engagement

Education

Bachelors in Civil or Mechanical Engineering

Masters in ports/marine/coastal

P.Eng. in Canada or eligible

Job description

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Senior Structural Engineer- Ports & Terminals

Date: Sep 15, 2026

Company: Hatch

Requisition ID:100570

Job Category:Engineering; Infrastructure

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining , energy , and infrastructure ,our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally.Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

Our expertise in infrastructure includes aviation, highways and bridges, planning and advisory services, ports, rail and transit, tunnels, and water. Want to be part of the creation and construction of our cities? Then the infrastructure team is for you!

Hatch is currently seeking an experienced marine structural engineer to be based in Halifax as part of our dynamic and growing global Ports & Terminals (P&T) team, and to immediately support several major ongoing engagements with both public and private clients.

The successful candidate will be a self-motivated established engineer in the ports, marine and coastal industry with demonstrated hands‑on experience delivering for a broad range of clients. We have a number of exciting major projects throughout Canada, the US and internationally within the container, oil & gas, and dry bulk industries.

The position will involve:

• Accurate needs definition of client requirements
• Overseeing technical teams in the delivery of port and marine studies or design documentation
• Overseeing accurate implementation and adherence to specifications of design solutions delivered to clients including supervision and sign-off of completed work
• Active mentorship and development of graduates in technical fields of port and marine competencies
• Working within virtual teams in other geographies for seamless delivery of clients in any location
• Coordinating with multiple disciplines to deliver integrated project solutions
• Ensuring the delivery of quality work according to Hatch standards and procedures

Functional Tasks

• Lead structural engineering design for ports, terminals, and marine infrastructure facilities.
• Plan, analyse, and design:
  • Bulkhead wharves
  • Pile-supported wharves and piers
  • Caisson structures
  • Dolphins and mooring structures
  • Breakwaters
  • Ship berthing structures
  • Container terminals
  • Ferry terminals
  • Naval and commercial marine facilities
• Perform structural assessments, inspections, condition evaluations, and rehabilitation studies for existing marine infrastructure.
• Develop engineering calculations, technical reports, design criteria, and construction specifications.
• Conduct analysis of:
  • Wave loads
  • Berthing and mooring forces
  • Vessel impact loads
  • Ice loads
  • Seismic loading
  • Wind and environmental loads
  • Fatigue and durability considerations
• Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, standards, and client requirements
• Definition and accurate planning during the sales cycle by contributing to identifying leads, transitioning these into opportunities, formulating proposals and crafting work and project approaches
• Leverage professional network to develop new opportunities
• Collaboratively engage with clients throughout the project lifecycle process
• Take on applicable project or task leadership roles and being responsible for the on time, on budget and on specification delivery of services and solutions
• Actively partake in and regularly connect with the Hatch P&T global practice through communication, activities in sharing of skills and supporting new initiatives
• Coach / Mentor others using a hands‑on approach to further develop capabilities in Hatch
• Periodic travel might be required

Preferred Experience / Education

The following indicates specific industry, academic and functional experience/qualifications that are important to the successful achievement of the identified responsibilities and performance deliverables.

• Bachelors Degree in a Civil or Mechanical Engineering discipline with Masters Degree preferred in the fields of ports, marine and/or coastal engineering.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience including ports and marine engineering projects.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Canada or eligibility for registration.
• Experience with front end study delivery.
• Experience in detail design in port and/or marine structures, including development of load cases, detail structural analysis and design according to best practice codes and standards
• Proven business and technical experience having demonstrated client engagement skills that enabled problem synthesis and solution development through targeted interactions
• Experience working with distributed teams of professionals and in managing teams of professionals
• French language proficiency will be considered a plus
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.