The Noramtec Group; consisting of: GSA Search Consultants, Mechanical Design Associates and Noramtec Consultants Inc. has been successfully recruiting in the Engineering, Manufacturing and IT Industries since 1964. We have the networks, industry experience and the connections it takes to offer a wealth of career opportunities and resources in any industry, across Canada and the US.

If you would like to join the GSA Success Story, take a look at our current openings and open the door to a new career.

Our client is presently seeking a knowledgeable and experienced Senior Design Engineer – Structural to join their team in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Our client specializes in the design and development processes unique to buildings in both the public and private sectors.

Responsibilities: 

• The ideal candidates will be required to design concrete, masonry, steel and wood building structures.
• The successful candidate will concurrently work on a range of projects of differing complexity, construction value and at different stages in the procurement cycle.
• The candidate is expected to draw on their proactive and analytical problem solving skills to deliver robust structural solutions working either independently or supporting larger interdisciplinary teams. As part of the candidate’s role, you will be expected to coach less experienced team members.

Qualifications: 

• This position will be of interest to candidates with minimum 8 years of applicable Canadian experience.
• Proficient in steel, concrete, masonry and wood design. 
• Proficiency in the use of STAAD, Safe and SAFI would be desirable.
• Strong Project Management skills. 
• Experienced in proposal writing. 
• Performs marketing of clients, negotiating with client and/or on behalf of client, etc.
• Self-motivation and strong interpersonal and communication skills along with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks are essential.
• The successful candidate should also demonstrate a commitment to client service that is second to none. 
• A proven passion for the ideal candidate’s profession and employ results driven practices.
• The work will involve a diversity of interesting and challenging projects.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in Nova Scotia or eligibility for provincial registration is required.

If the above sounds interesting to you then please forward me your resume in confidence, to Roxanne Prime at rprime@gsa-search.com.

Please quote competition number SDES0923-CB.