Business Details
Award-Winning Engineering Solutions in Atlantic Canada
Harbourside Engineering is one of Atlantic Canada's largest independently owned engineering design firms, specializing in civil, structural, transportation, and geotechnical engineering. Our team of experts collaborates to deliver award-winning solutions for complex infrastructure projects, including bridges, marine structures, and transportation systems. With offices in Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, Prince Edward Island, and Ontario, we combine regional expertise with national-scale capabilities.Our principals actively oversee every project, ensuring senior-level mentorship for junior engineers and maintaining the highest standards of quality. Recognized internationally for innovative designs, we tackle challenges ranging from climate-resilient infrastructure to large-scale demolition and construction projects.
Services
Structural Engineering
Bridge Design
Marine Engineering
Geotechnical Investigation
Transportation Planning
Project Management
Demolition Engineering
Construction Support
Coastal Protection
Industrial Engineering
Highlights and features
- We deliver award-winning bridge and marine engineering solutions with regional expertise.
- Our collaborative approach combines five specialized engineering companies under one roof.
- Senior engineers provide hands-on mentorship for junior team members.
- We specialize in complex projects requiring temporary works and erection engineering.
- Our team has completed over 200 bridge and marine infrastructure projects.
Associations and certifications
- CISC
Services
Structural Engineering
We specialize in designing heavy civil infrastructure including bridges, ports, and marine structures. Our structural engineering team delivers innovative solutions for complex projects across Atlantic Canada and internationally. With expertise in both new construction and rehabilitation of existing structures, we provide comprehensive services from concept to completion.
Bridge Engineering
Our bridge engineering division handles all aspects from initial design to rehabilitation and inspections. We've completed over 100 bridge projects including complex steel arch structures and climate-resilient replacements. Our services cover design, forensic analysis, constructability reviews, and emergency inspections for vehicular, pedestrian, and railway bridges.
Marine Engineering
We provide comprehensive marine engineering solutions for ports, wharves, and coastal protection systems. Our team specializes in wharf structures, breakwater design, and marine facility assessments. With in-house geotechnical expertise, we deliver integrated solutions for marine infrastructure projects from Newfoundland to Jamaica.
Geotechnical Investigation
Our geotechnical consultants conduct thorough analyses of soil, rock, and groundwater conditions for infrastructure projects. Services include foundation design, slope stability assessments, and material testing. This expertise supports our bridge, marine, and transportation projects with accurate subsurface data and risk assessments.
Project Management
We offer full-cycle project management for complex engineering projects. Our team of engineer-managers coordinates multidisciplinary efforts, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence. Services include contract administration, quality control, and coordination between design, construction, and client stakeholders for infrastructure developments.
Questions
Can Harbourside help with small residential engineering projects?
We generally don't take on small residential projects, focusing instead on large-scale infrastructure.
How does the Harbourside Group structure its companies?
We operate five distinct legal entities that collaborate on projects while maintaining separate identities.
What engineering disciplines do you specialize in?
We cover structural, transportation, geotechnical, marine, and industrial engineering disciplines.
Do you offer coastal erosion mitigation solutions?
We address coastal erosion as part of larger infrastructure projects but not for individual properties.
Are you currently hiring engineering professionals?
Yes, we're always seeking talented engineers and technical staff across Atlantic Canada.
How do different Harbourside companies collaborate?
Companies work together as subconsultants or on different project aspects while maintaining communication.
