Intermediate/Senior Civil Engineer

McElhanney

$105K — $155K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university with 6+ years' relevant civil design experience.
  • Registration in good standing as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng. or eligibility for registration) in British Columbia.
  • Experience managing engineering projects, taking accountability for designs, scheduling, budgets, and client communication.
  • Effective people and project management skills with a focus on client relations.
  • Sound business acumen coupled with an entrepreneurial mindset.

Responsibilities

  • Build business and seek opportunities to grow the team's skill set.
  • Produce engineering designs, drawings, and specifications for civil projects such as utilities and infrastructure upgrades.
  • Manage projects from planning to completion, including client communication and budget oversight.
  • Transform preliminary concepts into engineering designs using Civil 3D and other technical software.
  • Prepare approval documents, construction cost estimates, and coordinate with team members to meet schedules and quality standards.
  • Assist with construction management and contract administration through field reviews and safety leadership visits.
  • Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior engineers and staff.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including maternity leave top-up, health and dental coverage, and RRSP matching.
  • Culture of respect and inclusion fostering a safe and inclusive workplace.
  • Generous total compensation package with an attractive bonus plan.
  • Support for professional development including reimbursement for dues, educational assistance, and mentorship programs.
  • Career progression support with mentorship to align your career path with personal goals.
  • Financial assistance for relocation if applicable.
Full Job Description
The Opportunity

McElhanney is looking for an experienced Intermediate/Senior Civil Engineer who is a team player to join the our growing team. In this role, you'll work on meaningful projects that directly impact development across local communities, while building strong, lasting relationships along the way. You're someone who is goal-oriented, thrives in a team environment, and takes pride in mentoring and supporting junior technical staff.

As part of our engineering team, you'll contribute to a wide range of municipal and infrastructure projects, delivering practical, sustainable solutions that make a real difference. Beyond technical work, you'll have opportunities to think strategically, contribute to business development, and play an active role in team leadership and growth.

You'll collaborate with a diverse network of professionals, including civil, transportation, water/wastewater, geotechnical, and structural engineers, as well as geomatics and environmental specialists. With access to expertise across our regional offices, you'll benefit from the resources and opportunities of a large, multidisciplinary firm, combined with the supportive, close-knit culture of a local team.

Location: This role reports to the Prince George office; however, the successful candidate may be based out of any McElhanney office within British Columbia.

What You'll Do
  • Build business and seek opportunities that will grow the skill set of the team.
  • Provide detailed production of engineering designs, drawings and specifications for various civil projects including new municipal utilities, road works, bridges and culverts, water and wastewater, and infrastructure upgrades.
  • Manage projects from planning through completion, including client communication, budgeting, scheduling and overall project coordination.
  • 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 construction cost estimates, tender documents, and contracts, prepare contract documents, as well as coordinate with other team members to ensure schedules, budgets and quality control standards are achieved.
  • Assist with construction management and contract administration, including field reviews and safety leadership visits.
  • Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior engineers and technical staff.
  • Work with other team members to ensure schedules, budgets, and quality control standards are achieved and maintained.

What You'll Bring
  • Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university with 6+ years' of relevant civil design experience.
  • Registration in good standing as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng. or eligibility for registration) in British Columbia.
  • Experience managing engineering projects, including taking professional accountability for designs, scheduling, budgets, and client communication.
  • Effective people, client and project management skills.
  • Sound business acumen and a keen entrepreneurial spirit.

What Can We Offer You?

The salary range for this position is $105,000 to $155,000 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.
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Maternity and parental leave top up program, health and dental coverage, RRSP matching, and Employee & Family Assistance Program.
  • Safe & Inclusive Workplace: A culture of respect and inclusion for all.
  • Compensation: Attractive total compensation package including a generous bonus plan.
  • Professional Development: Reimbursement for dues, educational assistance, mentorship program, workshops, and committee involvement.
  • Career Progression: Support and mentorship to shape a career path that fits your goals.
  • Relocation Support: Financial assistance if applicable.

This role is designated as a safety sensitive position.

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