Municipal Engineer

In this role, you will support a range of municipal engineering projects from the proposal stage through to completion. Your mission will be to strengthen our team, helping ensure project objectives, schedules, and budgets are met. On any given day, you'll have the opportunity to interface directly with clients that include major urban centers, municipalities, First Nations, provincial agencies, federal organizations, and private industry. All of this will take place in a collaborative work environment where you will work together with other disciplines to get the job done.

• Prepare associated design reports, studies, and contract documents.
• Support contract administration of construction assignments.
• Provide on-site construction administration support and inspection of active projects.
• Prepare designs, drawings, and specifications for a variety of infrastructure projects including storm, sanitary systems, water distribution systems, storm detention ponds, force mains, lift stations, and site grading.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary teams from initial conceptualization through to final completion.
• Communicate with clients, contractors, utilities, agencies, and stakeholders.
• Participate in proposals and expressions of interest considering the methodology for undertaking potential projects.
• Lead the municipal projects as the Project Manager to communicate with the client, subconsultants, contractors and ensure quality deliverables, budgets and schedules are met.

• Knowledge of storm and water hydraulic modeling using software such as PCSWMM, XPSWM, Infoworks, HEC-RAS, SWMHYMO, WaterCad, etc.
• Ability to visit remote project sites
• Experience in all or most of the following areas: water supply, treatment & distribution, wastewater collection & treatment, stormwater management, municipal servicing, and land development, site grading
• Experience supporting the planning, design, and implementation of various civil projects
• Familiarity with relevant municipal and guidance documents
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and the ability/willingness to undergo security clearance checks
• Ability to work independently
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from a recognized post-secondary institution
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills
• Minimum 8 working years of experience in Municipal Engineering and/or Water Resource Engineering
• PMP designation
• Familiarity with AutoCAD & Civil 3D
• P.Eng. /E.I.T. designation, or eligible for registration as Professional Engineer/EIT with Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia

The salary range for this position is $120,000 to $150,000 annually.

KGS Group is an employee-owned equal opportunity company offering an excellent compensation and benefits package. We believe in assisting each of our employees to fulfill their career goals. We offer professional development opportunities along with a competitive pay and benefits package.

Depending on your personal career path, you will focus on design development or take on project management responsibilities, under the leadership of our senior engineers. Opportunities will continue to be provided to expand your knowledge and you will participate in larger municipal infrastructure projects catered to your interests.

Please note that the salary range mentioned in this job description should serve simply as a guide. The final compensation offered may vary based on a variety of factors, including candidate’s experience, skills, and location. KGS Group is committed to providing a fair, equitable, and competitive package that reflects the value an individual brings to the organization.

As an employee-owned company, we’re invested in our work and our people. Working with us means you’ll be part of some of the most interesting projects across Canada, the U.S. and beyond. With the extensive, wide-ranging expertise within our company, you’ll have countless opportunities to learn and grow. And get ready to stretch yourself and dare to push your limits because we believe we set our own boundaries by what we’re willing to attempt.

• Professional development and mentorship opportunities
• Convenient free parking
• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits starting from your first day
• Hybrid and flexible work options to support work-life balance
• Paid sick time to prioritize your well-being