Intermediate Civil Engineer

The Opportunity 

McElhanney has a unique opportunity for an Intermediate Civil Engineer to join our team in Kelowna and Vernon BC. As an experienced engineer, you will be second in command to our senior engineer. Not only is this an amazing opportunity for you to step into a key role that will help you take your career to the next level, but you will also work with bright, junior engineers who are fully capable of supporting you from design to construction. In this role, your primary responsibilities are to lead diverse civil projects, provide detailed design support in production of engineering designs, drawings, and specifications, and assist in pursuit, project management, proposal and delivery of local and regional projects. Working closely with our Division Manager and operational teams, the successful candidate can rely on a very capable and established senior team delivering multidisciplinary projects. 

Our award-winning engineers embrace a trailblazing spirit by challenging conventional thinking, questioning the status-quo and expressing our passion to use engineering to make the world a better place. We recognize that our projects must serve the interests of our communities for the long term. Therefore, our teams specialize in municipal infrastructure & roadways, water resources, transportation, land development, structural, geotechnical, construction and electrical engineering services. From our most junior recruits to senior management, we are partners in solving our clients’ challenges while making high impact on our local communities. 

What You’ll Be Doing

• Provide detailed production of engineering assessments, designs, drawings and specifications for various municipal and private land development civil projects
• Design opportunities include water and wastewater infrastructure, transportation, retaining structures, erosion protection, grading and drainage design, site servicing
• Work with our regional transportation planning team to develop to establish a more local presence and gain experience and tutelage from our senior transportation planning team
• Work from preliminary concepts and sketches into engineering designs, plans and project informational requirements, using Civil 3D, as well as other technical software as needed
• Coordinate and assist in the preparation of documents required for approvals, prepare development and construction cost estimates, tender documents and contracts, and coordinate with other team members to ensure schedules, budgets and quality control standards are achieved
• Oversee and/or complete field inspections to monitor the quality and progress of the work being performed

What You’ll Bring 

• P. Eng with 4 - 10 years’ experience in a similar role
• Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university
• Proficiency in the application of specialized design software such Civil 3D
• Experience in a consulting engineering environment an asset, but not required
• High productivity, attention to detail, and effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work well in a collaborative, team environment.

What Can We Offer You?

The salary range for this position is $73,000 – 95,000 per annum. McElhanney offers fair compensation that is commensurate with the individual’s education, experience, skills, and professional qualifications. The posted base salary/wage range is representative of the required level of qualifications and experience for the position as noted in the job posting. The salary offered will be based on the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate.

• Flexible work hours to accommodate your busy lifestyle
• Work with our close-knit team in our newly renovated office space in the heart of Vernon
• Maternity leave top-up and parental leave
• Great benefits, including extended health and dental coverage, healthcare spending account, and RRSP matching
• Employee and Family assistance program, which offers 24/7 support for all employees and their families either online or over the phone
• A family-like culture that is characterized by respect and inclusion for all 
• Continuous support for your professional development and growth
• Ability to become a shareholder in an employee-owned company