Municipal Civil Engineer

At CBCL Limited we are a successful dynamic and growing engineering and environmental consulting firm. We have an exciting opportunity for a Municipal/Civil Engineer to join our Municipal Department in our Halifax Nova Scotia office! Bring your passion and skills to a collaborative team that thrives on delivering innovative multidisciplinary design solutions. Youll play a pivotal role in enhancing the municipal infrastructure that connects and supports our communities while gaining hands-on experience alongside skilled professionals dedicated to client satisfaction.

As our ideal candidate you bring a wealth of experience in civil engineering and a passion for leading municipal infrastructure projects. You have a strong track record of designing and managing projects related to water transmission and distribution wastewater collection and pumping stormwater infrastructure and management transportation systems and contract administration. With your expertise you will play a key role in project planning execution and delivery while mentoring junior staff and contributing to the success of our multidisciplinary team.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Help Shape the Future of Municipal Infrastructure: Contribute to the design and planning of civil infrastructure projects including water distribution wastewater collection and pumping sanitary sewer systems and stormwater management facilities;
• Craft with Precision: Assist in developing detailed design drawings and technical documentation;
• Lead and Innovate: Provide people and technical leadership across project development and delivery including overseeing engineering calculations refining design concepts and ensuring compliance with client requirements and regulatory standards. Support business development by responding to RFPs managing client relationships and participating in industry associations and conferences. Collaborate closely with senior engineers and multidisciplinary teams to deliver effective innovative solutions;
• Oversee Site Operations: Conduct and lead site visits field assessments and infrastructure investigations. Provide technical guidance during construction review contractor work for compliance and support resident engineering services as needed; and
• Drive Project Success: Prepare and review technical reports feasibility studies cost estimates proposals and tender documents. Manage project deliverables coordinate with clients and stakeholders and contribute to business development efforts.

Your Capabilities and Credentials:

• Educational and Professional Credentials: A bachelors degree in civil engineering (or related field) is required with a Professional Engineer (.) designation or eligibility for registration with Engineers Nova Scotia;
• Experience: 7 years of experience in civil or municipal engineering preferably within a consulting environment. Proven experience leading infrastructure projects managing client relationships and overseeing project teams;
• Technical/Design Expertise: Experience completing infrastructure condition and capacity studies for sewer water and stormwater systems along with developing conceptual preliminary and detailed designs. Proven ability to perform project management and construction administration services for municipal infrastructure projects;
• Strategic Communication & Client Engagement: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to prepare technical reports proposals and presentations. Ability to liaise effectively with clients stakeholders and regulatory bodies;
• Organized and Detail-Oriented: Proven ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently maintain attention to detail with the ability to thrive in a deadline-oriented environment; and
• Team Player: A collaborative mindset and a passion for contributing to a positive team environment.

You are welcome to apply even if you do not meet all of the requirements.

What we can offer you:

• A competitive compensation package effective on your first day of employment:
  • Comprehensive health and dental benefits
  • CAAT Defined Benefit Pension Plan with employer contributions
  • Generous vacation allowance commensurate with experience
• Maternity or Parental leave top-up
• Health spending account
• Wellness incentive
• Membership dues reimbursement
• Education and lifelong learning subsidization
• Community volunteering incentive
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Public transit subsidy

In addition to the above benefits we offer:

• Flexible hours and locations to support work/life balance;
• Ability to work paid overtime and bank time-in-lieu for future use;
• Diverse teamwith a wide range of experience and expertise;
• Exposureto a variety of projects;
• Supportto develop skills and pursue projects related to your own interests;
• Collaborationbetween multiple disciplines and levels of expertise;
• Mentoring opportunities to foster your personal and professional development;
• Accessibleand central offices in Atlantic Canada and Ottawa; and
• Access to trainingopportunities in areas ranging from technical development to leadership skills.

About Us

At CBCL our purpose is to create a positive and lasting impact on people and our planet. As an employee-owned firm at CBCL our people are everything. We are committed to promoting inclusivity and diversity for a workplace where everyone can thrive and we build long-term relationships with our clients while providing them with innovative solutions.

We have earned recognition as one of Canadas Top 100 Employers and one of Canadas Best Managed multitalented group of professionals offer consulting in the Infrastructure Water and Wastewater Buildings Industrial and Earth and Environment sectors. We value our people our communities and our history and look forward to continuing our steady growth.

Along with our commitment to reducing our carbon footprint corporately CBCL develops and implements sustainable engineering solutions that respect the current social and environmental impacts as well as future implications of our designs.

CBCL operates from its offices in Halifax and Sydney NS; Charlottetown PE; Saint John Fredericton and Moncton NB; St. Johns NL and Ottawa ON.

CBCL Limited strives to provide a diverse workplace that is inclusive accessible and celebrates individuals and what makes us unique. We are proud to be an employer partner with the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion and Pride at Work.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace for all. If you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment or interview process or while working with us please email We will work with you to meet your needs in a respectful and timely manner.

Our goal is to ensure every candidate has a fair opportunity to demonstrate their abilities. We value diverse perspectives and are dedicated to removing barriers that may prevent individuals from thriving in their roles.

We thank all applicants for their interest but only those applicants who are selected to interview will be contacted.

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