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Intermediate Water Resources Engineer
Engineering
Company shared salary
7,917 CAD–11,667 CAD/mo (95,000 CAD–140,000 CAD/yr)
Market rate
6,000 CAD–8,500 CAD/mo (72,000 CAD–102,000 CAD/yr)
Based on similar roles (title + domain + location).
About the Company
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 1,500 staff members in 31 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.
About the Role
McElhanney is looking for an Intermediate Water Resources Engineer to join our growing team in Vancouver, Victoria or Nanaimo, BC. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional who is ready to take on greater technical responsibility, contribute to project delivery, and further develop their project management and client relationship skills. In this role, you will contribute to a wide range of hydrotechnical and civil infrastructure projects across British Columbia. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and stakeholders, you will lead technical studies, engineering design, project coordination, and project delivery. This role is well suited to someone with a strong technical foundation, experience coordinating projects, and an interest in growing into a Project Manager role. You will also have opportunities to support and lead business development initiatives and help strengthen client relationships within the water resources sector.
Responsibilities
- ● Lead and contribute to engineering assessments and designs for water distribution, sanitary collection, stormwater conveyance systems, river engineering, flood modeling, mapping and risk analysis, environmental hydraulics, aquatic habitat enhancement, and related water resources projects.
- ● Prepare and review technical drawings, hydraulic analyses, calculations, design reports, specifications, and other project deliverables.
- ● Coordinate project delivery activities, including scope development, scheduling, budgeting, resource planning, client communications, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- ● Participate in field investigations, site inspections, construction services, and regulatory approval processes to support successful project delivery.
- ● Support and progressively lead project management responsibilities, including project administration, stakeholder engagement, and client coordination.
- ● Contribute to business development activities through proposal preparation, client meetings, relationship building, and identifying opportunities for new work.
- ● Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers and technical staff.
Requirements
- ● Degree in Civil, Environmental, or Water Resources Engineering, with a focus on water-related disciplines.
- ● + years of relevant experience, preferably within a consulting engineering environment.
- ● Registered, or eligible for immediate registration, as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in British Columbia.
- ● Project management or coordination experience, including exposure to project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and client engagement.
- ● Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the preparation of technical reports, proposals, and presentations.
- ● Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
- ● What Can We Offer You
- ● The salary range for this position is 95,000 - 140,000 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.
- ● Work-Life Harmony: Balance your personal and professional commitments. Flexible hours to fit your lifestyle.
- ● Comprehensive Benefits: Maternity and parental leave top up program, health and dental coverage, RRSP matching, and Employee & Family Assistance Program.
- ● Safe & Inclusive Workplace: A culture of respect and inclusion for all.
- ● Compensation: Attractive total compensation package including a generous bonus plan and share ownership potential.
- ● Professional Development: Reimbursement for dues, educational assistance, mentorship program, workshops, and committee involvement.
- ● Career Progression: Support and mentorship to shape a career path that fits your goals.
- ● Relocation Support: Financial assistance if applicable.
- ● This role is designated as a safety sensitive position.
- ● 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.
- ● Learn more about our recognition here: McElhanney Requalifies as a Gold Standard Best Managed Company
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