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Civil engineers create, improve and protect the environment in which we live. They plan, design and oversee construction and maintenance of building structures and infrastructure, such as roads, railways, airports, bridges, harbours, dams, irrigation projects, power plants, and water and sewerage systems.
Job details
- Location: Fort St. John, BC
- Salary: 35.00 to 45.00 hourly for 40 to 80 hours per week
- Terms of employment: Permanent employment
Full time - Day, Weekend, Overtime
- Start date: Starts as soon as possible
- Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits
- vacancies: 2 vacancies
We are looking for an innovative Civil Engineer to design, develop and construct a huge range of projects of the physically and naturally built environment from conception through to completion. You will have a say in how the world looks like, work in a fast growing dynamic industry, contribute towards healthy economies and make a lasting positive impact to society.
Responsibilities
- Manage, design, develop, create and maintain small-scale through to large-scale construction projects in a safe, timely and sustainable manner
- Conduct on site investigations and analyze data (maps, reports, tests, drawings and other)
- Carry out technical and feasibility studies and draw up blueprints that satisfy technical specifications
- Assess potential risks, materials and costs
- Provide advice and resolve creatively any emerging problems/deficiencies
- Oversee and mentor staff and liaise with a variety of stakeholders
- Handle over the resulting structures and services for use
- Monitor progress and compile reports in project status
- Manage budget and purchase equipment/materials
- Comply with guidelines and regulations including permits, safety etc and deliver technical files and other technical documentation as required
Requirements and skills
- Proven working experience in civil engineering
- Excellent knowledge of design and visualizations software such as AutoCAD,Civil 3D or similar
- Proficiency in site layout, grading, utility design, erosion control, regulatory approvals etc
- Project management and supervision skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- License of professional engineer
- BS/MA in Civil Engineering
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Bachelor’s degree
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
Work site environment
- Outdoors
Work setting
- Various locations
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Act as project or site supervisor for land survey or construction work
- Conduct feasibility studies, economic analyses, municipal and regional traffic studies, environmental impact studies or other investigations
- Conduct field services for civil works
- Conduct technical analyses of survey and field data for development of topographic, soil, hydrological or other information and prepare reports
- Confer with clients and other members of the engineering team and conduct research to determine project requirements
- Develop construction specifications and procedures
- Ensure construction plans meet guidelines and specifications of building codes and other regulations
- Establish and monitor construction work schedules
- Evaluate and recommend appropriate building and construction materials
- Interpret, review and approve survey and civil design work
- Plan and design major civil projects such as buildings, roads, bridges, dams, water and waste management systems and structural steel fabrications
- Prepare contract documents and review and evaluate tenders for construction projects
- Supervise technicians, technologists and other engineers and review and approve designs, calculations and cost estimates
Supervision
- 3-4 people
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Registration as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) by a provincial or territorial association
- Eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) by a provincial or territorial association
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
- AutoCAD
- Data analysis software
- MS Office
Area of work experience
- Design
- Quality assurance or control
- Site remediation
Construction specialization
- Industrial, commercial and institutional
- Pipelines
- Irrigation and drainage
- Residential construction
Transportation specialization
- Roads and highways
- Bridges and overpasses
Municipal specialization
- Sewers and sewage treatment
- Storm drainage and control
- Water control system and structures
Area of specialization
- Construction
- Structural engineering
- Geotechnical
- Water resources
- Hydrotechnical
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
- Valid driver’s licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent written communication
- Judgement
- Organized
- Team player
Screening questions
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- What is the highest level of study you have completed?
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
Financial benefits
- Bonus
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Indigenous people, Newcomers to Canada, Visible minorities
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Who can apply to this job?
The employer accepts applications from:
- Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada.
- Other candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit.
How to apply
By email
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By mail
11320 – 100 Avenue
Fort St. John, BC
V1J 1Z9
Include this reference number in your application
2131 Ci Eng
How-to-apply instructions
Here is what you must include in your application:
- Job reference number
- Cover letter
This job posting includes screening questions. Please answer the following questions when applying:
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- What is the highest level of study you have completed?
Advertised until
2023-02-15