Job Description

Your Opportunity

In the role of Senior Civil Engineer, you will be responsible for leading the design delivery of land development and/or municipal infrastructure projects for our expanding list of clients. The projects that a Senior Civil Engineer may be assigned to have complex features that will require the application of mature knowledge and engineering judgement. Project management opportunities will also arise should the successful candidate be interested.

The Stantec Community Development group in British Columbia provides services to both private and public sector clients across the province. In this role, the successful candidate may have opportunities to collaborate with our Canada West teams and support their project needs as opportunities arise, while helping grow the business in British Columbia. This individual will primarily be responsible for managing relationships with some of our most valued private and public sector clients, providing exceptional customer service. The links below can be used to view some recent project work from our Community Development team.

E-One Moli Energy - Lithium-Ion Battery Cell Manufacturing Facility

City of Vancouver - Four Permanent Plazas

Belleville Terminal Redevelopment - Design Build Project

Your Key Responsibilities

Land development is a complex endeavor that requires understanding of multiple engineering, urban planning, landscape architecture and construction disciplines. It involves bringing the best ideas from each discipline and weaving them together to create great communities for our clients and for future residents. The details of the plans and designs must be supported by the local municipalities approving authority and working closely with their representatives is instrumental in the efficient advancement of the design and construction process. We are seeking experienced team members who know how to navigate this exciting environment. Please see the responsibilities below:

• Lead the civil design for infill, greenfield, and brownfield land development projects across a number of sectors including commercial, residential, industrial & institutional
• Lead the civil design for municipal infrastructure or public space projects, and provide civil engineering design & leadership on large scale infrastructure projects.
• Lead and manage multi-disciplinary engineering and landscape architecture teams on projects led by Community Development.
• Review and prepare civil designs for site grading and site servicing including water distribution, sanitary sewers, storm water management, shallow utilities, and erosion control design.
• Complete due diligence reports and land reviews providing knowledge on overall servicing for potential land purchases for our client base.
• Provide senior engineering support for overall servicing in support of Planning applications/Land Use Designations.
• Liaise with municipalities and other approving authorities to advocate for client objectives.
• Build and foster relationships with clients, municipal, and provincial approving authorities.
• Provide mentorship, training, and guidance to junior and intermediate technical staff.
• Contribute and provide guidance in project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants, clients, and other various project stakeholders.
• Complete field reviews and EOR reviews as necessary during the construction administration phase of own projects
• Participate in quality assurance and quality control review on own projects and projects of peers.
• Assist in the development of new standards and processes for the design team.
• Contribute to the development of proposals and the development of project scope and fees through a design focused lens.
• Contribute to business planning, business development and client development strategies.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Registered as a Professional Engineer with EGBC.
• Must have a thorough understanding of land development including site grading, sanitary and storm sewer servicing, water servicing, shallow utility coordination, roadway, lot design, as well as a general understanding of stormwater engineering concepts.
• Strong understanding of the life cycle of land development projects from the land review stage through to permitting, construction & close-out.
• Must have a thorough understanding of municipal utility & roadway design & engineering.
• Experience in the province of British Columbia is strongly preferred.
• Must be a self-motivated individual possessing strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Take a solution-oriented approach to solving problems.
• Participates and collaborates in project team setting and able to engage in creative and critical thought.
• Ability to provide professional mentorship to junior and intermediate staff
• Experience in a flexible work environment, managing multiple projects, clients and deliverables.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, BlueBeam Revu

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer with EGBC.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience.

Position will primarily work in an office setting. Stantec is also prepared with the infrastructure available to support individuals working with a hybrid schedule from home. Field work may be required and may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

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.