Civil Project Engineer, Land Development
About The Position
Our established Calgary office is looking to add a hardworking and motivated Project Engineer to our team of experts who provide quality service to our clients. We are looking for someone who shares our core values, has a passion for problem solving, and has a spark for consulting. Civil engineering in land development is an integral part of our practice at Urban Systems. In this role, you will benefit from the support of industry professionals while working on a diverse range of exciting projects that make a tangible difference in many local communities. You will work collaboratively in teams on planning, designing, and implementing several projects with land development clients. This role is a mix of project management, technical design, approvals coordination, and construction management, with a focus on practical civil engineering solutions to support land development clients.
Requirements
- Civil or Environmental Engineering graduate with 5+ years of experience, with a focus on land development.
- Registered as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng) or Professional Licensee (P.L. Eng), or eligible for registration, with APEGA, or an equivalent provincial or territorial association.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing, and can communicate clearly and professionally with a variety of different audiences.
- Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and deadlines while thriving in a self-directed environment.
- Possess a valid Class 5 Driver's License and are willing and able to travel to project sites throughout Southern Alberta.
Nice To Haves
- Committed to continuous learning and development through the ongoing achievement of personal and professional goals.
- Keen interest in, or experience with, construction, site inspection, subdivision design, and construction.
- Proactive, take initiative, and focus on finding practical solutions.
- Hardworking, reliable, and dedicated to delivering value for clients and project teams.
- Build strong working relationships and collaborate effectively with people from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives.
- Enjoy mentoring and supporting the growth and development of others.
- Experience using AutoCAD and/or Civil 3D for the design of linear infrastructure.
- Understanding of GIS and asset management principles and applications.
Responsibilities
- Being registered as a Professional Engineer or Professional Licensee, or eligible for registration, with APEGA, or an equivalent provincial or territorial association.
- Leading land development projects while proactively and professionally communicating with contractors, co-workers, clients, other consultants, and the public.
- Working with clients to develop project scopes, consultant fees, and project delivery plans.
- Applying civil engineering and construction principles to provide workable solutions for earthworks, roads, water, sanitary, and drainage infrastructure projects.
- Developing technical engineering skills and understanding local and federal regulatory requirements related to land development planning, design, and construction within and surrounding Calgary, Alberta.
- Preparing and certifying technical reports, plans, studies, proposals, presentations, construction drawings, details, specifications, cost estimates, and contract documents.
- Facilitate and manage land development approval processes in the Calgary area, including planning level support, servicing studies, construction drawings, grading and servicing plans, stormwater management strategies, and construction close out documentation.
- Coaching and mentoring engineers-in-training and junior civil engineering technologists with cost estimating, contract preparation and administration, project coordination, construction management, and report preparation for civil infrastructure related to community development.
- Exploring creative and sustainable solutions together with our clients to build vibrant communities.
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Extended health, dental, vision care coverage
- 3 weeks of paid vacation to start
- Paid statutory days off
- Professional growth & development support
- Coaching
- In-house learning
- Technical courses
- Flexible hours
- Flexible work environment
- Long-Term Matching Program that matches your contributions (up to 5%) to an RRSP or TFSA
- Top-up for parental leave for both biological and adoptive parents
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
