Civil Engineer

About McElhanney
Based in Western Canada for over 110 years, McElhanney offers innovative and practical engineering, surveying, mapping, planning, landscape architecture, and environmental services. As a 100% employee-owned and operated firm, with over 1,400 staff members in 33 locations, we are proud to offer qualified staff with shareholding options in our company. At McElhanney, we work in teams to build strong connections with our staff, clients, and local communities. Our employees enjoy working here because of our varied projects, high levels of autonomy, opportunities for career development, excellent total compensation and benefits package, and collaborating with a team of great professionals.
The Opportunity:
McElhanney has a unique opportunity for a Civil Engineer to join our team in Lloydminster, AB. We are seeking an experienced Professional Engineer with demonstrated leadership capabilities and strong design skills. This individual will be responsible for guiding project teams in the delivery of diverse Civil Engineering projects. Our ideal candidate will have experience working with municipalities, rural municipalities, counties, and cities on a variety of infrastructure, construction, and roadworks projects. In this role, you will be given the opportunity to further develop your leadership, project management, technical design, and business development skills, all while being a part of a greatly established and well recognized team. You will have dynamic people and leadership skills, a passion for developing business opportunities, and a thirst to win and execute engineering projects. This exciting role is ideal for a self-starter who can excel in a mature, privately held organization with an established, multidisciplinary firm.
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 design support in the production of engineering designs, drawings, and specifications, meeting all client and approval agency requirements, including new municipal utilities and road works, local government utility rehabilitation and renewal projects, and land development projects.
• Coordinate and assist in the preparation of documents required for approvals, calculations, prepare development and construction cost estimates, tender documents, and contracts.
• Coordinate with team members to ensure schedules, budgets and quality control standards are achieved.
• Manage client communications and ensure all client requirements are met throughout the design and reporting process.
• Provides technical mentorship and guidance to junior engineers and technical staff.

What You’ll Bring:

• 3+ years of experience in a similar role with a degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university.
• Registration in good standing as a Professional Engineer in Alberta or another provincial regulator.
• Proficiency in the application of design software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, water, and sewer modelling commercial software, Excel, and/or other related software.
• High productivity, attention to detail, effective verbal and written communication skills, and an ability to work well in a team environment.
• Experience with all government levels, construction contractors and approving authorities.
• Ability to travel for occasional site visits.
• Experience working in a construction or consulting environment is an asset.

Salary Range: $88,000-$132,000 per annum. McElhanney offers fair compensation that is commensurate with the individual’s education, experience, skills, and professional qualifications. The posted base salary 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.
What’s In It for You?
McElhanney’s culture of mentorship and career growth make this position ideal for the successful candidate to be mentored by senior management and specialists within our organization. We are proud to be listed as one of the Best Places to Work in Canada and Gold Standard for Best Managed Companies. Working with us provides unique opportunities such as building entrepreneurial skills and guiding projects of all sizes from start to finish.
A Full Range of Benefits to Keep You Healthy & Happy

• Relocation assistance or a signing bonus is available for the successful candidate based on their level of experience
• Flexible work hours to accommodate your busy lifestyle
• Maternity leave top-up and parental leave
• Great benefits, including extended health and dental coverage, healthcare spending account, and RRSP matching
• Employee & Family assistance program, which offers 24/7 support online or over the phone
• A workplace culture that is characterized by respect and inclusion for all
• Interesting and diverse project work
• Competitive salary, participation in our generous performance bonus plan, and opportunity to join an employee-owned firm with potential share ownership
• Continuous support for your growth through professional development reimbursement, mentorship programs, and opportunity to join numerous internal committees
• Participation in our numerous programs that support our Four Cornerstones: people & communities, clients & partners, processes & technology, and financial

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
At McElhanney, our unwavering commitment lies in cultivating a culture that aligns with our core values and fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate the collective achievements of a team rich in expertise, experiences, and perspectives, and welcome applications from individuals of diverse ethnicities, religions, backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, gender identities, aboriginal statuses, various age groups, and those with disabilities. Requests for accommodations can be made at any stage of the selection process. If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements outlined. We’re interested in getting to know you and explore the unique contributions you can bring to McElhanney!
If this is the opportunity for you, apply now or visit www.mcelhanney.com/careers to learn more. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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