Civil Engineer

Job Title: Civil Engineer
Location: Calgary Office - Calgary, AB T3G 0B4 CA (Primary)
Category: Infrastructure
Job Type: Full-time permanent

About Us

We are an employee-owned, Canadian company that is passionate about building communities that are vibrant, healthy, and resilient and support economic growth. Sustainability is part of every project we undertake, and how we operate our business. Focused locally, we offer uncompromising service to public and private sector clients across Canada.

We proudly have been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for 15 consecutive years and a Platinum Club member. This award recognizes our technical excellence, business performance, innovation, dedication to our staff, and involvement in the community. We have also been a Carbon Neutral Company since 2009 and have EcoAction initiatives across the company.

We know it takes dedicated, talented individuals working together to consistently deliver high-quality work and service to our clients. We achieve this by promoting collaboration, investing in our people, and fostering a culture that engages and inspires our people to be their best, maximize their potential, and think creatively while applying best practices. If you have what it takes, we want you to join us!

Job Description

We are currently searching for a Civil Engineer in our Calgary office. The successful candidate will join a dynamic team active on municipal infrastructure projects, including water mains, sanitary sewers, site grading, drainage, and roadways. You will provide technical expertise and project coordination while demonstrating resourcefulness and adaptability in your role. You will have hands-on involvement in preparing proposals, advancing projects through the concept, design and construction phases. You will also be involved in managing and developing new clients.

What We Offer:

1. A flexible work environment that allows for a combination of working from home and in the office.
2. Competitive salary and benefits, including a fitness allowance, and company-matching pension program.
3. Ongoing support for your growth and development, including a formal Professional Development program, mentoring programs, training opportunities, professional designation support and a Young Professionals Group.
4. An active Social Club that promotes social activities in and outside the office.
5. An office that is walking distance from Crowfoot Train Station.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

1. Leading and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver project objectives from concept to design to construction.
2. Acts as Engineer of Record for designs, technical reports, cost estimates, technical specifications and construction contract documents for work completed independently or by others through direct supervision.
3. Executing tenders, constructability assessments, contract administration, and inspection of municipal infrastructure projects.
4. Act as Prime Contractor to ensure all field work is executed in a safe manner that meets company and client HSE requirements.
5. Actively build and maintain relationships with clients, colleagues, suppliers, contractors, other consultants, and government administrators for the benefit of clients, projects, and business development.
6. Perform Quality Assurance and Quality Control reviews for other Engineers of Record on project deliverables.
7. Supporting the Project Manager by liaising with the client, managing scope, schedule, and budgets.
8. Supporting proposal submissions by preparing key content such as project understanding, methodology, team organization, and fees.

Job Requirements

What You Will Bring:

1. Undergraduate degree in civil engineering from an accredited university.
2. Registered, or eligible for registration, as a Professional Engineer with APEGA within six months of hire.
3. 5+ years of civil engineering experience with an emphasis on water, sanitary, and stormwater utilities and earthworks.
4. Experience in design and construction of stormwater drainage, water transmission, sanitary sewer collection, and grading projects in both brownfield and greenfield settings. Experience in alternative construction delivery will be considered an asset.
5. Proven application of government and industry design, standards, specifications, regulations, and guidelines for water, sanitary, and stormwater infrastructure design and construction. Experience with City of Calgary and Alberta requirements will be considered an asset.
6. Possesses a valid driver’s license and can travel within Alberta.
7. Familiarity with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Microstation, Microsoft Office Suite, VisiSpecs.
8. Familiarity in using water management software such as PCSWMM, MIKE, HEC-RAS, or Infoworks is considered an asset.

You Will Demonstrate:

1. A client-service mindset with the ability to be responsive and adaptable to client needs.
2. Excellent listening, verbal, and technical writing skills.
3. The ability to take initiative, manage timelines, and organizational skills.
4. Contribution to a caring culture for both clients and teammates.
5. The ability to work independently and as a part of a team.
6. Problem solving skills using both technical knowledge and good judgement.
7. Application of conflict and negotiation skills.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

AE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community to apply. For applicants with disabilities, accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We are also committed to protecting the privacy of your personal information and as such, it will be used for recruitment and employment purposes only.