Stantec

Senior Civil Engineer

Stantec$95K — $115K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field & Licensed Professional Engineer eligible for registration in British Columbia.
  • 10+ years of experience in civil engineering; candidates with 8 years may be considered.
  • Strong leadership and people management skills with effective communication skills.
  • Comprehensive understanding of infrastructure project phases and legal requirements.
  • Demonstrated experience in municipal infrastructure, land development, site grading, and utility servicing design.
  • Proficient in design software such as AutoCAD, Civil3D, GIS, and relevant engineering tools.

Responsibilities

  • Perform complex engineering design tasks as Project Civil Lead or Subject Matter Expert.
  • Manage the permitting process, coordinating with clients and stakeholders for approvals.
  • Review and seal projects or others' work as necessary.
  • Lead the design and construction phases of projects with input across teams.
  • Support business development through proposal creation and client planning.
  • Foster client relationships as needed during project execution.
  • Guide and mentor junior engineers and technicians overall.
  • Undertake additional duties as assigned that align with role expectations.

Benefits

  • Affordable housing and lower living costs in Prince George.
  • Access to outdoor activities such as hiking, skiing, and fishing in BC's wilderness.
  • Quality educational and healthcare facilities available.
  • Vibrant community with arts, culture, dining, and sports.
  • Opportunities for a balanced lifestyle and meaningful professional projects.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Your Opportunity

As a Senior Civil Engineer, you'll play a key role in supporting our growing team in Prince George, BC while collaborating across our offices in Prince George, Kelowna, and Kamloops. While the role can be based in any of these locations, you'll have the opportunity to work closely with our Prince George team and contribute to shaping communities across Northern and Central British Columbia.

In this role, you'll work directly with clients, communities, and project stakeholders, leading the delivery of impactful projects while fostering strong collaboration and technical excellence. You'll support a diverse portfolio of work spanning municipal infrastructure, transportation, site development, airports, buildings, industrial projects, and water infrastructure, giving you the opportunity to broaden your expertise and make a lasting impact across multiple sectors.

Why Prince George?

Prince George offers an exceptional blend of professional opportunity and lifestyle. As the hub of Northern BC, you'll enjoy:
  • Affordable housing and a lower cost of living
  • Endless outdoor adventure, from hiking, mountain biking, fishing, and skiing to exploring some of BC's most spectacular wilderness
  • Outstanding educational and healthcare amenities
  • A thriving arts, culture, dining, and sports community
  • The chance to build a rewarding career while enjoying a work-life balance that's hard to find elsewhere

If you're looking for meaningful projects, the opportunity to influence the future of growing communities, and a lifestyle that lets you make the most of every season, we'd love to connect with you.

A Senior Civil Engineer has the interpersonal skills to foster a positive team environment, work collaboratively with multiple disciplines and support a culture of safety. Through your broad consulting background, you will perform a variety of tasks which may include design & design management, business planning, project management, client account management, resource planning, proposal writing, and quality management.

Your Key Responsibilities
  • Performs complex engineering design tasks on civil projects, as either the Project Civil Lead or Subject Matter Expert, including preparation of engineering calculations, drawings and reports.
  • Involved in the permitting process of projects, which may require meeting with clients, contractors and reviewing agency personnel, with the aim of seeking necessary approvals.
  • May be responsible for the review and sealing of own projects or the work of the others.
  • Manages the design and construction of projects and provides input.
  • Supports business development activities, including proposal responses and client account planning•
  • Liaise with clients as required.
  • Project management
  • Mentoring of and technical development of junior civil engineers, technicians and EIT's
  • Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.


Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials
  • Strong communication skills, including an aptitude for effective leadership and people management.
  • Understanding and appreciation of all phases of infrastructure projects, including conventional and alternative delivery methods for public and private clients through all phases of the project life cycle.
  • Comprehensive understanding of all phases of project document production.
  • Ability to effectively discuss project issues with clients and stakeholders.
  • Possesses excellent time-management skills; Thorough understanding of task assignment and schedule, budgeting and efficient use of time and resources.
  • Thorough understanding of codes, legal and design requirements in relevant jurisdictions.
  • Demonstrated experience with municipal infrastructure and policy, land development, site grading; alignment design; stormwater management; utility servicing (sanitary, water etc.) design; and site layout.
  • Multi-sectored experience (including transportation, airports, buildings, industrial, pipelines and water) considered an asset.
  • Proficient in Microsoft (MS) Office Suite.
  • Strong understanding of relevant design software, which may include AutoCAD, SAP2000, Synchro, AutoTurn, VISSIM, Civil3D, GIS, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, StormCAD, WaterCAD, and PondPack.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering or related field & Licensed Professional Engineer (eligible for registration in British Columbia). Ideal candidate will have 10 or more years of experience. Candidates with at least 8 years of experience may be considered.

Position will primarily work in an office setting; may require some field work.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

About Stantec

Stantec Inc. is a global engineering consulting firm headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The company provides professional consulting services in the areas of infrastructure, water, environment, buildings, and energy. Stantec has over 22,000 employees working in more than 400 locations across six continents. The company has a diverse client base that includes public and private sector clients. Stantec is committed to sustainability and has implemented green practices in its operations. The company has received numerous awards for its work, including the American Council of Engineering Companies' National Recognition Award for exemplary engineering achievement.
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25,000 employees
Market Cap
$5.1 billion
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Founded
1954
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