Civil Engineer

Intermediate Civil Engineer Position: permanent, full-time (40 hours a week), based out of the office at 1801 Hollis, Halifax, NS About EastPoint EastPoint is a multi-discipline architectural and engineering firm based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Owned by its management and senior employees, EastPoint’s leadership has worked together as a team for more than 20 years. It is the successor firm of Whitman Benn and Associates, which originated in 1933. We service an array of industrial, government, institutional, and commercial clients. Through decades of experience, we have accumulated a deep understanding of design, construction, accessibility, costs, regulatory issues, environmental, and technical solutions to support our clients. We believe we can work on the most challenging and rewarding of projects, anywhere, with the right people. This entrepreneurial spirit has allowed EastPoint to enter new markets and deliver more than 10,000 projects. We’ve put our fingerprint on multidisciplinary projects from facility upgrades to community housing improvements, from new pumping stations to material handling systems. We work on large and small projects to shape places, not only in Nova Scotia, but across Canada and beyond. Yet of all the things we’ve built, we’re most proud of our company culture. We have organically grown our company since its founding to more than 120 architects, engineers, designers, and professionals. By joining the EastPoint team you will be part of a fun, energetic and collaborative organization that focuses on the quality of your work and not the hours you log. This is an opportunity to work on exciting and creative projects while mentoring a talented and dedicated team of professionals. About the Opportunity EASTPOINT is seeking an Intermediate Civil Engineer for our Halifax office. Reporting to a Team Lead in the Civil Group, you will be an integral part of our engineering team, developing and implementing technical solutions in both the office and field. You will participate in all project phases, from proposal preparation, feasibility assessment and detailed design, through to tendering, construction and commissioning. Candidates must have strong verbal and written communication skills, be highly organized, detail‑orientated, a self‑starter and be proficient in research, document review, organization, and time/budget management. The successful applicant must be able to work interchangeably in a team setting, independently, and will be expected to liaise with professionals including technicians, engineers, sub‑consultants, contractors and clients. Key Responsibilities Develop and implement technical solutions in the office and field. Participate in all project phases, including proposal preparation, feasibility assessment, detailed design, tendering, construction and commissioning. Work interchangeably in team and independent settings, liaising with technicians, engineers, sub‑consultants, contractors and clients. Conduct research, document review, organization, and manage time and budget. Required Skills & Training Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited Canadian university. 5‑9 (intermediate) years of applicable experience in the consulting sector. Registered P.Eng. with a Canadian association. Proficiency in Civil 3D including surface development, grading, alignments, profiles, 3D pipes, and corridor modelling. Strong experience in the design and construction of civil infrastructure including earthworks, site layout, grading/drainage, stormwater management, municipal roads, sidewalks, parking lots, subdivisions, water mains, sanitary sewers, storm sewers and culverts. Strong experience in quantity estimates, cost estimating and preparation of specifications and construction documentation. Experience with hydraulic modelling software is considered a strong asset. Experience in the application of municipal design standards and codes throughout Canada. Experience in the preparation of fee estimates and proposals is considered an asset. Superior writing skills in the development of technical reports. Bilingual in English and French is preferred. Other Requirements This role requires short‑term (1‑5 days) travel assignments throughout Canada. Candidates must be able to obtain a minimum of Reliability status through CISD within six (6) months. This is a requirement for employment. Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Engineering, Design, and Consulting Industries Business Consulting and Services, Civil Engineering, and Engineering Services #J-18808-Ljbffr