Structural Engineer (Entry-Level)
About The Position
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. 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.
Requirements
- 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
- 2 years of experience in structural engineering
- Ability to obtain P.Eng license within 2 years
- Knowledge of standards and codes applicable to the structural engineering discipline
- Familiarity with structural modeling software and CAD software (MathCAD, RISA-3D, SAP2000, Revit, AutoCAD, Civil3D)
- Ability to work effectively with a multidisciplinary team
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Permanent authorization to work in Canada
- Able to acquire authorization to work in the United States
- Willing to travel within Canada
- Possess a valid driver's license
- Willing to travel to the United States for business purposes
Responsibilities
- Perform structural analysis and design
- Perform engineering related field work
- Structural design and evaluation of concrete and steel structures
- General civil design on hydroelectric projects
- Travel for structural inspections, including penstocks, surge tanks, and dam infrastructure condition assessments
- Construction support services
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
