Civil Engineer

Under general direction of the Infrastructures Services/Civil Engineering Department Manager or other assigned responsible management, supervises and performs responsible professional office and field engineering work, including major design projects or major construction projects.

Duties and Responsibilities

· Prepares and/or supervises technicians in preparing detailed plans and specifications related to civil engineering projects, such as roads, bridges, sewer and storm drainage, water supply, structures or related facilities.

· Interact with other engineering disciplines on multi-discipline projects

· Prepares proposals, specifications, cost estimates, and contract documents for engineering projects.

· Performs or supervises engineering inspection of construction of civil engineering projects.

· Performs or supervises the testing of construction materials.

· Prepares engineering reports on the progress and completion of engineering projects.

· May supervise or direct the conduct of field surveys preliminary to project design.

· Secures data, prepares reports, and makes presentations for internal staff or external client/customer meetings on proposed projects.

· Performs other related functions as assigned or apparent.

Other

· Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Education

Education: Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering. (Extensive experience in civil engineering or related field and classification as Licensed or Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng) may be substituted for required education.)

Experience: Five years experience in professional civil engineering design and construction or other related engineering work. Must be Licensed or a Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng), or have the ability to obtain same within six months of employment.

Requirements: Applicant must have a valid drivers license and a clean driving record

Desired Capabilities/Qualities

· Extensive knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices applied to project design and construction.

· Extensive knowledge of the basic principles and practices of engineering field and office work, including drafting and surveying.

· Extensive knowledge of principles, methods, equipment and materials used in construction of civil engineering projects.

· Ability to plan and direct the work of engineering technicians and other staff.

· Ability to make difficult engineering computations, estimates and designs.

· Ability to prepare and interpret plans and specifications and to perform or supervise the engineering inspection of project construction.

· Ability to make precise survey measurements and to make and interpret survey calculations.

· Ability to effectively and respectfully communicate and interact with other employees, supervisors, individuals from other organizations, and clients/customers.

· Valid “G” Class Driver’s and vehicle;

· Authorized to work in Canada;

· Strong problem solving skills;

· Accountable and dependable;

· Able to work in a team environment as well as independently;

· Proficient in using a computer, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook);

· Exceptional attention to detail and quality of work;

· Strong organizational, time management and prioritizing skills;

· Ability to demonstrate a positive attitude and strong work ethic; and

· Ability to handle multiple priorities and tasks.

Working Conditions

· Work normal business hours but may be required to do some work in the evenings or outside normal working hours;

· Able to work on a computer for long periods of time;

· Required to spend long hours concentrating, which will require attention to detail and high levels of accuracy;

· Required to meet a number of deadlines which may cause stress; and

· Able to travel internationally if required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,924.41-$120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Vancouver, BC V5X 0C3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree (required)

Experience:

• civil engineering: 5 years (preferred)