Structural Engineer (Entry-Level)

Kleinschmidt Group; Halifax; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus Program

Extended healthcare, dental, life and

AD&D and weekly indemnity

RRSP and DPSP with matching

10 Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Employee Ownership

Job summary

Kleinschmidt Group is seeking a full-time Engineer with a structural emphasis in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The role involves design, analysis, and field work on hydroelectric and water resources projects, with a hybrid work model requiring three days in-office.

Ideal candidates hold a Civil Eng degree with a structural concentration and 2 years of experience, plus the ability to pursue a P.Eng license within two years. Travel within Canada and to the U.S. is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in Civil Engineering with a structural focus.
• 2 years of structural engineering experience required.
• Ability to obtain P.Eng license within 2 years.
• Must be eligible to work in Canada; willing to travel in Canada and the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural design and evaluation of concrete and steel structures.
• Travel for inspections and construction support on hydroelectric projects.
• Collaborate with mid-to-senior staff in a team delivering renewable energy projects.

Skills

Structural analysis

Finite element analysis

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Written & verbal communication

Education

BS/BSc/BEng in Civil Engineering

Tools

MathCAD

RISA-3D

SAP2000

Revit

AutoCAD

Civil3D

Job description

Kleinschmidt has a full-time opening for an Engineer with a structural emphasis to perform structural analysis and design and engineering related field work for hydroelectric, fisheries, and water resources projects in our Halifax, Nova Scotia office. Our flexibility and core value of relationships allow us to offer employees the opportunity to work in a hybrid environment including working from the office and remotely. This position requires three days in-office.

Salary: 75,000 – 100,000 CAD/year (based on experience)

Who You Are

A candidate with a BS, BSc or BEng in Civil Engineering (concentration in Structural Engineering). Relevant coursework in structural design of concrete and steel structures, finite element analysis, hydraulics, and soil mechanics, plus 2 years of experience in structural engineering. Has the ability to obtain P.Eng license within 2 years.

Technically Focused: Knowledge of standards and codes applicable to the structural engineering discipline is required. Familiarity with structural modeling software and CAD software (MathCAD, RISA-3D, SAP2000, Revit, AutoCAD, Civil3D).

Relationship & Communication Focused: Demonstrates the ability to work effectively with a multidisciplinary team while applying engineering skills from analysis and design throughout the life cycle of the project. The candidate will have excellent oral and written communication skills, and working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Additional Requirements

• Must possess permanent authorization to work in Canada and able to acquire authorization to work in the United States. Please note that sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Must be willing to travel within Canada and possess a valid driver's license.
• Must be willing to travel to the United States for business purposes.

About the Position

Typical duties of this position include structural design and evaluation of concrete and steel structures and general civil design on hydroelectric projects under the direction of mid-to-senior level staff. The duties of this position will also include travel for structural inspections, including penstocks, surge tanks, and dam infrastructure condition assessments, and construction support services. The successful candidate will join a team of technical professionals working on hydropower, renewable energy, fish passage, and ecological restoration projects in the U.S. and Canada. The position will require the successful candidate to be in the Peterborough office a minimum of 3 days a week to collaborate, mentor, and work with our project team.

Discover Your Future at Kleinschmidt

At Kleinschmidt, we combine engineering expertise, regulatory know-how, and scientific skills to tackle the most challenging projects in renewable energy, water resources, and the natural environment. With 60 years of experience, we stand out as one of North America's premier employee-owned consulting firms specializing in hydropower.

At Kleinschmidt, you'll find a vibrant community of professionals eager to share knowledge and help you achieve your career goals. We place technical excellence at the core of what we do, fostering an environment that prioritizes continuous learning and professional development.

Our Process

Kleinschmidt strives to provide a great candidate experience. After careful review of resumes, we will notify those we are interested in interviewing. We may ask for more details with an initial screening. Our process normally involves up to two interviews. The top candidate will then be asked to provide 2-3 references and offered a benefits call, a unique step in our process where we describe our full benefits package. The final step is an offer sent via email.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Bonus Program
• Comprehensive benefits package, including extended healthcare, dental, life and AD&D, and weekly indemnity insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan (DPSP) with matching
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Ownership

Kleinschmidt is an Equal Opportunity and Aff… employer. It is our company policy and culture to provide equal opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender status, disability status, national origin, veteran status, and all other dimensions of diversity.