Civil Engineer

The Opportunity

McElhanney Ltd. has an opportunity for a Civil Engineer to join our team in Fernie, BC. In this role, you will have the opportunity to provide innovative and integrated consulting services to our public and private sector clients. We value flexibility, giving you the opportunity to support a range of projects from road rehabilitation/ reconstruction, municipal water and wastewater improvements to residential land development in a unique urban community. In addition, this position provides a mix of office and field work, providing you the opportunity to support projects in various capacities.

We have industry-leading professionals and mentors, and a culture that fosters growing future leaders. Our team has a reputation of taking great care in developing our people and fostering a positive, friendly, and rewarding work environment. Join McElhanney, a firm with big company opportunities, and a small company feel!  You’ll also have the benefit of working with a multidisciplinary team of professionals, including environmental, geomatics geotechnical engineers, environmental scientists and engineers, and survey professionals as well as access to the expertise and opportunities in other regional offices.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Provide design support for various infrastructure and land development projects including municipal engineering, road works, utility and facility upgrades
• Assist in the preparation of approval, tender and contract documents
• Complete field inspections to monitor the quality and progress of the work being performed
• Prepare and adhere to site-specific health and safety plans
• Opportunity to provide support to other departments (survey and environmental engineering) to learn about and develop a holistic approach to project execution
• Work with other team members to ensure schedules, budgets, and quality control standards are achieved and maintained.
• Mentoring junior staff 

What You’ll Bring

• Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited post-secondary institution with 8+ years of related work experience
• Registration in good standing as an engineer-in-training (EIT) in British Columbia, or eligibility to be registered. 
• High productivity, attention to detail, effective verbal and written communication skills, and an ability to work well in a team environment
• Experience with design and construction of civil engineering projects

Nice to Have

• Strong experience in hydrotechnical work with experience in flood studies, flood mitigation, erosion protection, culvert and bridge sizing, and drainage
• Technical ability to lead and review hydrologic analysis, hydraulic modelling, and design of hydrotechnical projects

What Can We Offer You?

The salary range for this position is $95,000 - $125,000 per annum. McElhanney offers fair compensation that is commensurate with the individual’s education, experience, skills, and professional qualifications. The posted base salary/wage range is representative of the required level of qualifications and experience for the position as noted in the job posting. The salary offered will be based on the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate.

• Flexible work hours to accommodate your lifestyle
• Great benefits, including extended health & dental coverage, healthcare spending account, and RRSP matching
• Maternity leave top-up and parental leave
• Competitive salary and participation in our generous Performance Bonus Plan
• Financial assistance with relocation if applicable
• Opportunity to become a shareholder in an employee owned firm
• A workplace culture that is characterized by respect and inclusion for all
• Continuous support for your professional development and growth
• Employee and Family assistance program, which offers 24/7 support for all employees and their families either online or over the phone
• Participation in our numerous programs that support our Four Cornerstones: people & communities, clients & partners, processes & technology, and financial
• Opportunity to join an employee-owned firm that is recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers (2023)