Structural Engineer – Ports and Marine

Arcadis

Structural Engineer overseeing design components and project management in marine infrastructure at Arcadis. Responsible for meeting project objectives and ensuring client satisfaction.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeHalifax • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$83,952 - CA$104,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Civil and Structural Engineering with a focus on project management, technical leadership, and compliance with Canadian design codes. Proficient in structural analysis and design for civil infrastructure, ensuring quality outputs that meet client expectations and industry standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Civil/Structural Engineering DegreeP.Eng. CertificationStructural Analysis and DesignSAP2000, ETABS, SAFE, CAD ProficiencyKnowledge of Canadian Design Codes

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Hard Skills

Structural AnalysisDesign for Civil InfrastructureTechnical WritingData AnalysisEngineering DocumentationDynamic AnalysisCondition Assessment3D ModelingRevitAI Use in Engineering

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementProblem-SolvingTeam Influence

Tools & Technologies

SAP2000ETABSSAFECADMS Office

Certifications & Qualifications

P.Eng.

Industry Keywords

Marine InfrastructureCoastal PerformanceDurabilityPortsSeismic Design

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage project scope, workload, and resource allocation across the team and sub-contractors.
Collaborate with other design disciplines to maintain overall design integrity.
Monitor team and sub-contractor performance and resolve delivery issues.
Oversee and quality assure analysis, design, reports, and technical documentation.
Ensure outputs meet client expectations, Arcadis requirements, and applicable codes and standards.
Present design options and identify opportunities to improve design value and profitability.
Maintain effective communication with the Project Director/Manager and client on progress, changes, and issues.
Support project commercial activities, including contracts, invoicing, and debt management.
Provide technical leadership, guidance, and development support to team members.
Build understanding of Arcadis services, client business, and the industry sector to strengthen credibility and relationships.
Support structural analysis and design for civil and marine infrastructure, including ports and waterfront structures.
Carry out investigations, inspections, and analytical studies to inform practical design solutions.
Contribute to designs with focus on durability, constructability, and marine/coastal performance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering; Master’s is an asset.
P.Eng. required.
4–7 years of relevant experience on complex projects.
Knowledge of Canadian design codes, seismic design, dynamic analysis, and condition assessment.
Procurement, proposal preparation, programming, AI use in engineering, and marine/coastal project exposure are assets.
Proficient in structural analysis and design for civil infrastructure.
Skilled in SAP2000, ETABS, SAFE, CAD, and MS Office.
Technical writing, research, data analysis, and engineering documentation.
Knowledge of marine/port structures, durability, and coastal environments is an asset.
MATLAB, 3D modeling/Revit are assets.
Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Effective communicator with good organizational and time management skills.
Able to influence teams, manage priorities, and support junior staff.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Flexible working hours
Professional development opportunities
Paid time off