Civil Structural Engineer

Company Description

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Job Description

Mission  

We are looking for an engineer to work on substation and power line structure T&D projects based out of our office in Halifax, NS. Our expansion in Energy projects, thanks to our recognition on the market, will be of interest to professionals who wish to progress and develop their technical skills within a team where latitude and career opportunities are possible and even, encouraged. We offer a flexible hybrid work model, enabling you to work from home and from one of our offices.

Primary Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of project managers, take charge of specific aspects of projects related to substation and power line structures
• File management: planning and administrative follow-up
• Ensure quality control of practices related to the project
• Carry out studies and write technical reports and specifications
• Coordinate and supervise the work of technicians and designers involved in the projects for which he or she is responsible
• Visit project sites and participate in the supervision of construction sites (when required)
• Participate in the preparation of service offers
• After some time, this person may be called upon to establish and maintain relationships with clients and to become a project manager with the support of a mentor
  
  

Qualifications

• University Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent
• More than 3 years of experience in structural design (mainly steel and concrete structures)
• Registered member of a Professional Engineering Association in Canada (or eligible for registration)
• Interest and ability to develop 3D design and modeling skills with various commercial programs (SolidWorks, Revit, Civil 3D, etc.)
• Autonomy, sense of initiative and ability to work in a team
• Good oral and written communication in English; French an asset
• Experience in designing substation or line structures (an asset)
• Knowledge of structural analysis software such as SAFI or S-Frame (an asset)
• Knowledge of the PLS software suite (PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, PLS-TOWER)
• Experience in project management (an asset)
• Experience in site supervision (an asset)
  
  

For more information on this career opportunity, please contact Ven Thambithurai

Additional Information

Ethics and integrity are fundamental values at CIMA . That is why we are committed to ensuring equal access to resources and opportunities for candidates, regardless of their identity (race, ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, socio-economic status or background, etc.).

In keeping with the principles of employment equity, we encourage all applications, including, but not limited to, those from women, Indigenous people, people with disabilities and visible minorities. We also encourage candidates to complete the self-identification form when applying for employment.

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