Structural Engineer (Senior Level)

Wainbee; Halifax; On-site; CAD 135,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Kleinschmidt seeks a Senior Structural Engineer to lead design and client relationships from our Halifax or Ontario offices. You’ll manage projects, perform technical design for hydroelectric, fisheries, and water resources, and guide multidisciplinary teams in a hybrid work environment.

You are a licensed Professional Engineer with 10+ years of structural experience, proficient in codes and software such as MathCAD, SAP2000, and Revit, and capable of mentoring staff while delivering quality

Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Engineer with Civil Engineering degree and 10+ years in structural engineering.
• Experience with hydroelectric or water resources is a plus.
• Proficiency with structural modeling software and codes applicable to the structural engineering discipline.
• Ability to manage projects and client relationships in a hybrid work environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects and client relationships in a hybrid-capable environment.
• Perform technical design for hydroelectric, fisheries, and water resources projects.
• Coordinate with hydrology/hydraulic, mechanical, electrical, and geotechnical engineers.
• Provide technical leadership to project teams across multiple disciplines.

Skills

Licensed Professional Engineer

Project management

Client relationship management

Structural analysis

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Tools

MathCAD

RISA-3D

SAP2000

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Kleinschmidt has a full-time opening for a Senior Structural Engineer in either our Ontario or Halifax, Canada offices to manage projects and client relationships, and to perform technical design for hydroelectric, fisheries, and water resources projects. Our flexibility and core value of relationships allows us to offer employees the opportunity to work in a hybrid environment.

Salary: CAD $135,000 - $180,000 per year (based on experience)

Who You Are

A licensed Professional Engineer with a BS, BSc or BEng in Civil Engineering (concentration in Structural Engineering) and a minimum of 10 years' experience in structural engineering. Experience with hydroelectric design projects and fisheries related or water resource projects is a plus. Specialty experience within the structural engineering discipline, such as seismic design or finite element modeling, is also a plus.

Knowledgeable: Knowledge of standards and codes applicable to the structural engineering discipline is required. Experience with analysis and design of concrete and steel structures in and around water, coordinating with hydrology/hydraulic, mechanical, electrical, and geotechnical engineers, and structural modeling software (MathCAD, RISA-3D, SAP2000, AutoCAD, Revit). The candidate should have experience working in the field with clients and contractors during planning and construction of projects. The candidate will also possess excellent problem-solving skills, and oral and written communication skills to manage projects and clients. Familiarity with regulatory and permitting processes is a plus.

Project Manager or Technical Lead: The candidate will have experience managing project teams that include junior and senior-level staff, drafters, and project coordinators. The candidate will have the ability to manage or lead multiple projects concurrently. This role may include overall project management and client coordination and/or technical leadership of internal teams across multiple disciplines.

Relationship-Focused: Passion for mentoring junior-level staff. Demonstrates the ability to work effectively with a multidisciplinary team while applying engineering skills from analysis and design through to construction. Ability to establish long-lasting relationships with clients to assist them in solving complex engineering work, demonstrate the ability