Senior Civil Engineer - Burnaby

Description

• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, including structural engineers, mechanical engineers, geotechnical engineers, surveyors, environmental consultants, and architects, ensuring seamless collaboration.
• Provide engineering design solutions for industrial and mining projects
• Guide projects from inception through construction, ensuring quality, compliance, and efficiency.
• Lead the preparation of construction tender documents, specifications, and technical reports.
• Serve as the technical authority for civil engineering components of feasibility studies, detailed designs, and construction projects.
• Manage the integration of environmental, geotechnical, topographic, and landscape architecture considerations into civil engineering projects.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers, fostering technical excellence and professional growth.
• Perform site visits, inspections, preparation of reports, functional and detailed design relating to water and wastewater distribution and collection system, storm water management facilities, grading and bulk earthworks, parking lots and roads, sanitary pump stations, fire protection systems
• Drive business development efforts by networking as well as contributing to proposals and presentations to clients.
• Prepare cost effective civil and site utility designs from conceptual design through to detail design, tender and construction in accordance with local codes and standards for industrial & mining projects.

Requirements

• Experience with seismic evaluations, pump station designs, and large-diameter water main design, construction and installations is an asset.
• Advanced knowledge of civil engineering design tools, software, and best practices; a good understanding of AutoCAD and Civil 3D; familiarity with Pipe-Flo and Caesar II
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks, environmental compliance, and safety standards.
• Good mix of work experience in municipal settings (with municipal roads, sewers, watermains ) and industrial settings – ideally including port facilities and mines
• Extensive background working on water and utilities infrastructure projects.
• Strong proficiency in preparing reports, technical memos and specifications
• Involvement in multidisciplinary projects that integrate environmental and landscape considerations.
• Professional Registration: P.Eng. designation and membership with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (or eligibility for registration). Professional Engineering accreditation in the US would be an asset.
• Proficiency in preparing detailed designs, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Proven ability to manage projects in both urban and remote/rural environments.
• Familiarity with Metro Vancouver and similar municipal/regional jurisdictions.
• Good, strong written and spoken English language communication skills
• 8-15 years progressive civil engineering experience, including project management.
• Demonstrable expertise in water supply and distribution systems, stormwater drainage, sanitary sewer systems, large-scale earthworks, and infrastructure design.
• Exceptional leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Experience with public infrastructure, including transit, reservoirs, and pumping stations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for client and team interactions.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (B.A.Sc. or equivalent) from an accredited institution.

Benefits

• Accessible leadership team – Work with highly reputable industry leaders who value your contribution.
• Work Life Balance – Experience the best of both worlds with our hybrid work model, allowing you to balance office days with working from home; and progressive parental leave benefits to foster family needs and professional life
• Holistic approach to wellness – Take a proactive approach to your overall wellbeing. Access to confidential counselling, information services and a benefits program that supports your health & wellness
• Career advancement - Embark on a journey of continuous growth through technical training, mentorship initiatives, and networking opportunities

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance