Professional Civil Engineer - Vancouver

Professional Civil Engineer – Vancouver BC

As a Civil Engineer for an Engineering Consulting Company, you will be operating under the general direction of the Infrastructures Services/Civil Engineering Department Manager or other assigned responsible management, combined with a client-centered consulting business approach. You will be responsible for supervising and performing professional office and field engineering work, including major design projects or major construction projects. The ideal candidate shall possess a demonstrated technical knowledge in the context of preparing detailed plans and specifications related to civil engineering projects, such as roads, bridges, sewer and storm drainage, water supply, structures or related facilities. If you fit this description or are working towards getting there, check out opportunities from Harbinger Network like the one below.

Professional Civil Engineer – Vancouver BC

Do you have at least 5 to 7 years of civil engineering work experience in supervising and performing professional office and field engineering work, including major design projects or major construction projects? As a Civil Engineer for an Engineering Consulting Company, you will be operating under the general direction of the Infrastructures Services/Civil Engineering Department Manager or other assigned responsible management, combined with a client-centered consulting business approach. You will be responsible for supervising and performing professional office and field engineering work, including major design projects or major construction projects. The ideal candidate shall possess a demonstrated technical knowledge in the context of preparing detailed plans and specifications related to civil engineering projects, such as roads, bridges, sewer and storm drainage, water supply, structures or related facilities.

Under the general direction of the Infrastructures Services/Civil Engineering Department Manager or other assigned responsible management, you will be performing the following key duties and responsibilities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Prepare and/or supervise technicians in preparing detailed plans and specifications related to civil engineering projects, such as roads, bridges, sewer and storm drainage, water supply, structures or related facilities.
2. Interact with other engineering disciplines on multi-discipline projects.
3. Prepare proposals, specifications, cost estimates, and contract documents for engineering projects.
4. Perform and/or supervise engineering inspection of construction of civil engineering projects.
5. Perform and/or supervise the testing of construction materials.
6. Prepare engineering reports on the progress and completion of engineering projects.
7. May supervise or direct the conduct of field surveys preliminary to project design.
8. Secure data, prepare reports, and make presentations for internal staff or external client/customer meetings on proposed projects.
9. Perform other related functions as assigned or apparent.
10. Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Applications:

• Extensive knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices applied to project design and construction.
• Extensive knowledge of the basic principles and practices of engineering field and office work, including drafting and surveying.
• Extensive knowledge of principles, methods, equipment and materials used in construction of civil engineering projects.
• Ability to plan and direct the work of engineering technicians and other staff.
• Ability to make difficult engineering computations, estimates and designs.
• Ability to prepare and interpret plans and specifications and to perform or supervise the engineering inspection of project construction.
• Ability to make precise survey measurements and to make and interpret survey calculations.
• Ability to effectively and respectfully communicate and interact with other employees, supervisors, individuals from other organizations, and clients/customers.
• Valid “G” Class Driver’s and vehicle.
• Authorized to work in Canada.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Accountable and dependable.
• Able to work in a team environment as well as independently.
• Proficient in using a computer, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Exceptional attention to detail and quality of work.
• Strong organizational, time management and prioritizing skills.
• Ability to demonstrate a positive attitude and strong work ethic;
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and tasks.

Qualifications and Education:

1. Education: Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering. (Extensive experience in civil engineering or related field and classification as Licensed or Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng) may be substituted for required education.)
2. Experience: Five years experience in professional civil engineering design and construction or other related engineering work. Must be Licensed or a Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng), or have the ability to obtain same within six months of employment.
3. Job Requirements: Possession of a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and successful completion of a pre-employment drug test are required. To ensure a safe, healthy and productive work environment for our employees, we enforce a drug and alcohol policy that adheres to DOT regulations.

Working Conditions

• Work normal business hours but may be required to do some work in the evenings or outside normal working hours;
• Able to work on a computer for long periods of time;
• Required to spend long hours concentrating, which will require attention to detail and high levels of accuracy;
• Required to meet a number of deadlines which may cause stress; and
• Able to travel internationally if required.

This position is based out of our Vancouver, British Columbia office.
Please submit cover letter along with resume by emailing joy@harbingernetwork.ca

Contact Harbinger Network:

Harbinger Network Inc. is a Canadian-based firm that serves companies across Canada, a diverse Network of Recruiters, and expertise in over 10 major disciplines. Our mission is to build meaningful careers for Professionals and develop powerhouse teams for all Businesses across Canada. To apply for the position of Professional Civil Engineer – Vancouver BC in confidence, please include a cover letter and submit it along with your resume to:

Joy Lumanog, MBA, CPHR (Senior Client Development Executive & Recruitment Specialist)

Contact mobile number: (778) 262 0800

Contact email address: joy@harbingernetwork.ca

To learn more about Harbinger Network visit www.harbingernetwork.ca or contact us at 905-257-9691, extension 124.