Senior Utilities Engineer

The Opportunity

McElhaney has a unique opportunity for a Civil Engineer to join our team in Vancouver, BC. We have developed a successful utility design and construction group in the Vancouver region and are looking for a senior engineer to bring additional expertise to the team.  You will expand our expertise and capabilities on large and complex utility projects including welded steel watermains, sanitary interceptors, and marine crossings in addition to supporting our ongoing projects across western Canada.

Not only is this an amazing opportunity for you to step into a key role that will help you take your career to the next level, but you will also work with bright, junior and intermediate engineers who are fully capable of supporting you from proposal to construction. In this role, your primary responsibilities are to lead complex utility projects, provide detailed design support in production of engineering designs, drawings, and specifications, and assist in pursuit, project management, proposal and delivery of local and regional projects. Working closely with our Division and Branch Managers and operational teams, the successful candidate can rely on a very capable and established interdisciplinary team. 

Our award-winning engineers embrace a trailblazing spirit by challenging conventional thinking, questioning the status-quo and expressing our passion to use engineering to make the world a better place. We recognize that our projects must serve the interests of our communities for the long term. From our most junior recruits to senior management, we are partners in solving our clients’ challenges while making high impact on our local communities.

Application Deadline: December 20, 2024, 9:59pm PT 

Responsibilities

• Provide detailed production of engineering assessments, designs, drawings and specifications for various municipal and private land development civil projects
• Design opportunities include water and wastewater infrastructure, transportation, retaining structures, erosion protection, grading and drainage design, site servicing
• Work from preliminary concepts and sketches into engineering designs, plans and project informational requirements, using Civil 3D, as well as other technical software as needed.
• Coordinate and assist in the preparation of documents required for approvals, prepare development and construction cost estimates, tender documents and contracts, and coordinate with other team members to ensure schedules, budgets and quality control standards are achieved.
• Complete field inspections to monitor the quality and progress of the work being performed.

 Requirements

• P.Eng with 10 - 20 years’ experience in a similar role with past experience leading and mentoring interdisciplinary team of junior and intermediate engineers
• Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university
• Experience in a consulting engineering environment an asset, but not required
• High productivity, attention to detail, and effective verbal and written communication skills

What Can We Offer You?

The salary range for this position is $124,440 - $163,200 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 busy lifestyle 
• Maternity leave top-up and parental leave 
• Great benefits, including extended health and dental coverage, healthcare spending account, and RRSP matching 
• Employee and Family assistance program, which offers 24/7 support for all employees and their families either online or over the phone 
• A family-like culture that is characterized by respect and inclusion for all 
• Ability to become a shareholder in an employee-owned company 
• Continuous support for your professional development and growth