Design Engineer

As a Design Engineer, your primary role will be to work with the VP of Civil Engineering and the rest of the team to successfully deliver projects to clients in the land development and municipal industries. Our hybrid work environment allows us to have some workdays at the office and some at home on a weekly basis.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Successful completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited University.
• 5 plus years’ experience in engineering discipline, specifically in municipal and land development.
• Must be a registered member of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) for the Calgary location or the Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia (EGBC) for the Victoria, BC location.
• Experience with Civil 3D software.
• Experience in Stormwater Management design is an asset.
• Strong presentation, verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong technical skills and attention to detail.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with VP of Civil Engineering, project managers, project engineers and drafting technicians to successfully deliver quality projects on-time and on-budget for a variety of land development and municipal projects.
• Design of various municipal and land development projects.
• Review technical drawings, details, and specifications to ensure quality and oversight.
• Supervise junior engineers and technologists.
• Assist with preparing proposals.
• Develop relationships for partnering with other firms.

ABOUT US:

Our mission is to exceed expectations in the delivery of quality, innovative and customized solutions for each unique project, community, and client. You will be joining a team that is passionate about what we do and who hold ourselves to a high standard of excellence. We take our work to “HEART” – these are the values we hold high and strive to live by every day: Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect and Teamwork.

Working for this team has the following benefits:

• Agile, Innovative and Responsive – As a smaller, employee-owned consulting firm, we are proud of our ability to respond quickly to new ideas and opportunities, as well as challenges as they arise. We are a company of fun, warm, innovative and solution-focused individuals and we welcome (and invite!) other like-minded folks to contribute to a more positive future together with us.
• Collaborative Leadership – Our organization believes strongly in diverse and collaborative leadership.. Wherever possible we provide opportunities for all staff to be involved in shaping and improving the work we do, contributing to the development of our organization, and setting a course for the future.
• True Workplace Flexibility – Whether you’re an emerging professional that still wants time to see the world, a new parent craving a schedule that works better for your family, or an experienced senior professional looking to downshift, our workplace offers many flexible arrangements that can better blend work and your personal life. This includes:

– A suite of flexible and reduced work week options for the right candidates, including opportunities for four-day or part-time work, flex-day arrangements, and workday scheduling flexibility around our core hours.
– Opportunity for a range of hybrid work options, including a mix of working from your base office, our other office locations, and working from home / remotely.
– While just like any job there may be times where deadlines or initiatives mean longer hours, one of our Team’s Principles is to try to minimize these and focus on keeping a balance. We reward and appreciate people for the work they do, and NOT grinding through long hours or weekends.

• Opportunities for Continued Professional Growth – We have established a forward-thinking individual performance planning program that also includes many opportunities for mentoring. We pay for memberships in professional organizations, encourage staff to contribute to professional committees, and support the continued professional development of our team. Our larger team works together on multimodal projects across Western Canada.. There are opportunities for you to support our key services areas while having the freedom to explore and cultivate project work you are passionate about.
• We Walk (and Bike) the Talk – We are focused on creating safer, more sustainable and livable communities and we take action in our own offices and regions. Our offices are centrally located and equipped to support travel to them on foot, by bike and e-scooter and by transit.
• Positive Workplace Culture – We offer a competitive suite of benefits and programs, including employer paid benefit plan, Group Deferred Profit Sharing, Health Savings / Tax Savings Account, and competitive salaries. In addition, we are a friendly, supportive and close-knit group. We do great work together in the office and we also connect outside of work for events, activities and volunteer opportunities.

#WEAREWATT

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Watt Consulting Group Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $53,224.91-$117,657.86 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• On-site gym
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• RRSP match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care
• Wellness program
• Work from home

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Experience:

• Civil engineering: 5 years (preferred)
• Land Development: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Calgary, AB T2P 3T7