Many of the world’s top engineers and scientists come together in our Water business because they view a community’s interaction with water a bit differently—as a single holistic system, rather than unconnected networks divided by jurisdictional boundaries. Working throughout the hydrologic cycle, we are delivering sustainable solutions to make sure water is where it should be and available when needed. Our experts guide our work with scientific rigor, an innovative spirit, and a vision for growth. Every day, we help communities improve, reuse, and protect this precious resource for future generations.

Your Opportunity

The role of the Senior Civil Engineer is to work on complex and exciting projects both independently and as a team member. In this position you could work as a technical engineer, project technical lead, project manager or a combination of roles to guide the projects to successful outcomes for the communities we work with. As a senior engineer, people leadership skills are important to work on multi-discipline teams and to mentor younger staff both technically and professionally. 

Your Key Responsibilities

Responsible to oversee small and large projects of high complexity, performing technical design tasks, and provide technical guidance and mentorship to other team members. Provides technical leadership for civil related projects and may serves as Engineer-of-Record on several projects. Perform Project Management and/or Project Technical Lead duties on projects with managing project teams and financial performance of project budgets. Perform client account management and development duties to grow the business. Develop project scope, budgets, and design approach for all size projects. Support marketing and business development professionals in positioning for potential projects, assisting/writing proposals, participating in client interviews and supporting negotiations for project contracts in British Columbia. Lead project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants, owner and contractor, sub-contractors, and vendors. Conduct quality assurance and quality control on own projects and projects of peers. Your Capabilities and Credentials Efficient project management and project technical lead duties on multiple concurrent projects. Understand client expectations, budgeting, proposal writing, and producing high quality deliverables. Technical expert in many relevant areas of design and understanding of various design and construction methods, codes and standards. Strong knowledge of civil systems, means and methods, materials, and industry standards. Thorough understanding of Metro Vancouver design standards is preferred. Ability to lead one or more teams through all phases of the project, checking accuracy, quality and completeness. Strong communication, presentation and interview skills. Proficient with the Microsoft Office suite of services General understanding of software as well as relevant discipline software programs (AutoCAD, Civil3D, PCSWMM, StormCAD, WaterCAD, REVIT, others) is a plus, but not required. Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering. Licensed Professional Engineer in the Province of British Columbia (or able to obtain EGBC registration). Minimum of 12 years of experience.

Typical office environment working with computers and working at a desk for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. In office a minimum of 2 days per week.

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. 

 

Additional Information Salary Range(s): Pay transparency laws require employers to provide the following information for positions that may be in the following jurisdiction(s): Location Description: Min/Max Pay Range for postings located in BC (Lower Mainland includes Vancouver & Burnaby) Min Pay Range: Lower Mainland $107,600 Other BC Areas $101,500 Max Pay Range: Lower Mainland $161,400 Other BC Areas $152,300 Note: The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.