Kleinschmidt has a full-time opening for a Senior Structural Engineer-Project Manager in Halifax, Nova Scotia to manage people, projects, and client relationships. Newfoundland and New Brunswick would also be considered as additional location options. 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.

Salary: $110,000-$200,000/year (based on experience)

Who You Are

Knowledgeable: A licensed Professional Engineer with a BS, BSc or BEng and a minimum of 10 years' experience within the structural engineering discipline. Experience working in the field with clients and contractors during planning and construction of projects. The candidate will also possess excellent problem-solving skills, oral and written communication skills to manage projects and clients. Dam safety experience and design experience with dams or hydroelectric facilities is strongly preferred.

Project Manager: Experience working on and managing all aspects of large, multi-discipline, complex projects, working directly with senior leaders to provide practical solutions to complex problems affecting renewable energy, water, and the environment.

Relationship-focused: Ability to establish long-lasting relationships with clients to assist them in solving complex engineering challenges, demonstrate the ability to work effectively with a multidisciplinary team while applying engineering skills from analysis and design through to construction.

Additional Requirements

• Must possess permanent authorization to work in Canada and able to acquire authorization to work in the United States
• Must be willing to travel and possess a valid driver's license

About the Position

The position includes a combination of project, people, and client relationship management for unique engineering design projects involving retrofits and rehabilitation efforts at existing dams and hydroelectric projects. This position provides an excellent opportunity for a proven or emerging leader to help a nationally known firm grow an already-established presence in Canada.

Discover Your Future at Kleinschmidt

At Kleinschmidt, we combine engineering expertise, regulatory know-how, and scientific skills to tackle the most challenging projects in renewable energy, water resources, and the natural environment. With over 50 years of experience, we stand out as one of North America's premier employee-owned consulting firms specializing in hydropower.

Our team thrives on passion and engagement, continuously pushing the boundaries of innovation and creativity. At Kleinschmidt, you'll find a vibrant community of professionals eager to share knowledge and help you achieve your career goals. We place technical excellence at the core of what we do, fostering an environment that prioritizes continuous learning and professional development. Join us and turn your potential into impactful solutions that define the future of our planet.

Our Process

Kleinschmidt strives to provide a great candidate experience. After careful review of resumes, we will notify those we are interested in interviewing. We may ask for more details with an initial screening. Our process normally involves two interviews. The top candidate will then be asked to provide 2-3 references and offered a benefits call, a unique step in our process where we describe our full benefits package. The final step is an offer sent via email.

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 Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Ownership

Kleinschmidt is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. It is our company policy and culture to provide equal opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender status, disability status, national origin, veteran status, and all other dimensions of diversity.