About DesignPoint:

Headquartered in Bedford, NS with offices in Sydney and Bridgewater, DesignPoint is a leading professional services firm specializing in land development, municipal infrastructure, geotechnical, environmental, transportation, and structural engineering, and surveying services. Serving both public and private sector clients, we foster a team environment full of innovation and expertise, driving projects that shape the future of our communities.

Why Join Our Team?

At DesignPoint, we are a dynamic and growing team that is committed to providing a wide scope of engineering and surveying services across multiple disciplines and industries. We value creativity, innovation, flexibility and offer opportunities that allow our team to excel through continued learning, professional growth, and the freedom to explore forward thinking solutions. We are experienced professionals who enjoy a positive work environment and contribute to impactful projects.

Opportunity: Geotechnical and Materials Engineer

As a Geotechnical and Materials Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality engineering solutions across a wide range of infrastructure and development projects. You will be responsible for managing geotechnical investigations, overseeing field operations, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring technical excellence in all deliverables. This role requires strong analytical capabilities, effective leadership, and the ability to communicate complex geotechnical concepts in a practical, results-driven environment.

Key responsibilities may include:

• Assist with equipment and software procurement related to geotechnical and materials work
• Mentor junior geotechnical and materials team members
• Assist in business development efforts
• Proposal preparation
• Provide field support, data compilation, data interpretation, technical analyses, and reporting on a wide variety of geotechnical and materials projects including subsurface investigations and site inspection and testing
• Technical writing of letters and reports
• Manage geotechnical and materials projects
• Provide technical review and quality control of geotechnical and materials deliverables

Key requirements include:

• University graduate with a degree in civil or geological engineering
• Minimum 5 years of relevant geotechnical and materials experience
• Eligible for registration as a professional engineer with Engineers NS
• Strong working knowledge of common geotechnical and materials engineering software
• Ability to self-initiate and solve problems
• Attention to detail
• Strong written and oral communication (English) skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle

Key Benefits:

• Collaborative working relationship with the firm’s principals
• Opportunities for career and personal development
• Competitive remuneration packages
• Medical and dental coverage with Blue Cross, including unlimited access to online physicians
• RRSP group plan
• Free on-site parking

Our Culture:

At DesignPoint, we have created an environment that emphasizes innovation, creativity, and strategic collaboration. Our team members are encouraged to be forward-thinking, and solutions focused. We pride ourselves on our positive work culture and our dedicated commitment to professional growth and education.

If you are motivated to excel in your career and are passionate about making an impact, while seeking a place to grow and advance professionally, we would love to hear from you.

Joining DesignPoint and being a part of a team that strives to be involved in the future of engineering and surveying in Nova Scotia will be a rewarding and elevated career experience.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Application question(s):

• Are you legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you registered or eligible to be registered as a Professional Engineer with Engineer Nova Scotia?

Experience:

• geotechnical / materials engineering: 5 years (preferred)

Location:

• Bedford, NS (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-07-31