Job Description

Senior Structural Design Engineer – Building Projects

Nova Scotia

Join EXP and Shape the Future of Structural Engineering
At EXP, we’ve been delivering innovative engineering solutions for over 100 years. As an employee-owned company with offices across North America, we provide multidisciplinary services to clients worldwide. Our mission is simple: create exceptional experiences through collaboration, respect, and innovation.

Position: Senior Structural Design Engineer

Location: Halifax or Sydney, NS
Department: Buildings Engineering

We’re seeking an experienced Structural Design Engineer to join our growing team in Nova Scotia. This role offers the opportunity to work on municipal, industrial, and commercial projects across Atlantic Canada and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare drawings, specifications, and reports for structural design projects.

• Design structural framing systems using steel, concrete, and wood elements

• Perform structural calculations for existing and new structural framing systems.

• Complete facility condition assessments, feasibility studies, and design briefs.

• Conduct site visits to review existing building systems and review progress of construction.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and respond to internal/external project inquiries.

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) licensed with ENS or eligible for registration.

• Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering with 8+ years of experience in building design.

• Strong knowledge of National Building Code of Canada, and CSA standards

• Proficiency in Revit/BIM ( AutoCAD experience is an asset).

• Familiarity with specification writing

• Familiarity with structural design software, such as ETABS, RISA, and S-FRAME

• Excellent communication skills and ability to manage multiple projects.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office; knowledge of AI tools is an asset.
  

This job posting is for an existing position vacancy within our organization.

The actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location.

EXP subscribes to the Workplace Equity Program. Applications from women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous peoples and persons with disabilities are encouraged. Persons with disabilities can obtain accommodation for the selection process by contacting us at the following email address: hrsupport@exp.com

Our story

With a mission to understand, innovate, partner and deliver, EXP provides engineering, architecture, design and consulting services to the world’s built and natural environments.

Our heritage dates back to 1906, when the earliest of EXP’s predecessor companies started its engineering infrastructure practice. Today, thousands of creative professionals across EXP work together to deliver extraordinary experiences year after year.

What makes us different

The passion, enthusiasm, diversity and industry-leading capabilities of our employees make us who we are. We’re committed to providing a challenging work environment that cultivates career growth, encourages creativity and rewards excellence.

Find out more about life at EXP by visiting www.exp.com