Intermediate/Senior Civil Engineer in Halifax

EastPoint is seeking a 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-oriented, a self-starter, and proficient in research, document review, organization, and time/budget management. The successful applicant must be able to work interchangeably in a team setting and independently, and will be expected to liaise with professionals including technicians, engineers, sub-consultants, contractors, and clients. Candidates must be bilingual in English and French. Full professional proficiency in both languages is preferred, including the ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, and to read and interpret technical engineering documents.

Primary Accountabilities

We count on your expertise to:

• Bachelor’s Degree in civil engineering from an accredited university.
• 5+ years’ applicable experience in the consulting sector.
• Registered with any provincial association in Canada with P.Eng. designation.
• Experience in the design and construction of civil infrastructure including earthworks, site layout, grading/drainage, stormwater management, municipal roads, sidewalks, parking lots, subdivisions, watermains, sanitary sewers, storm sewers, and culverts.
• Experience in quantity estimates/cost estimating and preparation of specifications and construction documentation.
• Experience in the application of municipal design standards and codes throughout Canada.
• Superior writing skills in the development of technical reports.

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.

Role Assets

• Experience in Project Management including budgets, schedules, safety and quality, and managing teams, deliverables, and clients.
• Proficiency in Civil 3D.
• Experience in hydrology and stormwater management and the use of hydraulic modelling software.
• Experience in the preparation of fee estimates and proposals.

Why Join EastPoint? EastPoint provides the opportunity to collaborate on a broad range of diverse, high-impact projects across many sectors, and offers a skilled, supportive team that values mentorship and innovation. Enjoy a balanced workplace culture that emphasizes quality of life over hours. Be part of a firm with a 20+ year legacy and a clear vision for the future.

A competitive compensation package including:

• Comprehensive Health and Dental Benefits.
• Group Retirement Savings Plan (GRSP) with employer contributions.
• Health and Wellness Benefits.
• Access to Employee Family Assistance Program.
• Reimbursement of Professional Membership dues.

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, EastPoint has accumulated a deep understanding of design, construction, accessibility, energy, costs, regulatory issues, environmental, and technical solutions to support our clients.

Our entrepreneurial spirit has allowed EastPoint to enter new markets and deliver more than 10,000 projects. We’ve put our creativity into multidisciplinary projects from facility upgrades to community housing improvements, from new public infrastructure to transformative landmark buildings. We work on large and small projects to shape places, not only in Nova Scotia, but across Canada and beyond. We are proud of our diverse team from across Canada which has grown since our founding to more than 200 architects, engineers, designers, and professionals.