Civils Lead Drainage Engineer

• Lead and oversee the planning design and delivery of land development municipal servicing linear and heavy civil infrastructure projects from concept through construction and post-construction acceptance. These include subdivisions site plans mixed-use developments lot grading stormwater management sanitary and water servicing roadway and access design and utility coordination arterial roadways urban reconstruction highway improvements bridges/culverts water/wastewater conveyance and stormwater management systems.
• Direct multidisciplinary teams of engineers technologists and subconsultants ensuring high-quality deliverables that meet municipal provincial and regulatory standards.
• Provide technical authority in stormwater management sanitary and water servicing grading and drainage roadway design and utility coordination for subdivision site plan and municipal capital projects.
• Manage client relationships by serving as the primary point of contact for developers municipalities and regulatory agencies ensuring projects align with client objectives and community needs.
• Secure and expedite approvals by preparing and reviewing technical reports drawings and submissions for subdivisions site plans zoning amendments and environmental approvals.
• Assist in project financials including budgeting forecasting invoicing and contract administration; negotiate consultant and contractor agreements and manage change orders.
• Provide construction-phase leadership including shop drawing reviews responses to RFIs progress certifications field inspections and resolution of technical and contractual issues.
• Mentor and develop staff providing guidance to intermediate engineers technologists and interns to build technical capability project management skills and client service excellence.
• Assist with and actively participate in business development initiatives including identifying opportunities preparing proposals developing fee structures and delivering client presentations; actively contribute to expanding client portfolios and securing repeat work.
• Strengthen market presence by attending industry events fostering relationships with municipal officials developers and contractors and promoting the firms expertise in sustainable and resilient infrastructure.
• Promote innovation and sustainability integrating Low Impact Development (LID) green infrastructure and resilient design principles into project solutions.
• Ensure rigorous quality control across all project phases reviewing designs for constructability regulatory compliance and cost-effectiveness prior to submission.
• Monitor and interpret industry trends and regulatory changes proactively advising clients and teams on their implications and incorporating best practices into project execution.

Qualifications :

The ideal candidate will have the following background skills and attributes:

• Completion of a university degree in Civil Engineering;
• 10 years of design experience on land development projects.  Alberta experience preferred;
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer in Alberta;
• Design skills with good working knowledge of AutoCAD/Civil3D.
• Experience with automation including but not limited to Dynamo and Python is considered an asset.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English (French would also be an asset);
• Strong attention to detail problem solving skills time management and ability to think creatively;
• Sound understanding of the land development process;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to work effectively independently or as part of a team
• Experienced with project management and has worked in or understands the consulting engineering environment;
• Working knowledge of modelling software (PCSWMM HEC-RAS WaterCAD SewerCAD EPANET Mike etc.); and
• Possess a valid drivers license and have access to a vehicle with valid registration and insurance.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time