Civil Engineer (Fixed-Term)

Vianode; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading battery technology firm in Toronto is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer. In this role, you will oversee civil engineering projects, ensuring adherence to specifications and safety standards. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, 15+ years of experience in large-scale industrial projects, and a P. Eng. designation in Ontario. Join us in pioneering sustainable battery solutions for a greener future.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in large-scale industrial projects.
• Significant experience in infrastructure and site development.
• Familiarity with relevant codes and regulations in Ontario.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Owner’s Team and external contractors.
• Review technical documentation and provide feedback.
• Lead the civil engineering discipline team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) designation in Ontario

Job description

Overview

Join Our Team as Civil Engineer: Shaping the Future of Battery Technology

Job Type: Fixed-Term (6 Months)

Location: GTA (Greater Toronto Area) with frequent travel to Southwest Ontario

About Vianode

Vianode is an advanced battery materials company providing sustainable anode graphite solutions for the battery and EV value chains in North America and Europe. Vianode’s breakthrough solution enables tailored high-performance synthetic anode graphite and holistic sustainability offering a 90% reduction in CO2 footprint. Vianode operates the world\'s most sustainable full-scale anode graphite plant for batteries at Herøya Norway.

The next step involves executing a multi-billion dollar phased investment program dedicated to establishing large-scale plants across North America and Europe.

Vianode’s long-term ambition is to supply advanced battery materials to 3 million EVs per year by 2030. Vianode is owned by the world-leading financial company Altor.

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Civil Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will collaborate closely with the Owner’s Team and external contractors to ensure technical precision and alignment with project objectives. Your expertise will be essential in maintaining high standards across all phases of the project.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaboration and Coordination: Be an integrated part of the Owner’s Team, with dedicated discipline responsibilities
• Review technical documentation, specifications, drawings, and calculations provided by the study contractor
• Provide formal feedback and guidance to ensure required quality, accuracy, and adherence to project goals and all relevant specifications
• Lead the internal civil engineering discipline team

Technical Expertise

• Oversee civil engineering projects, including infrastructure and site development
• Perform structural analysis and design to ensure safety and reliability
• Assess proposed specifications, designs, and construction plans
• Evaluate the firm’s proposed solutions for safety, efficiency, and reliability
• Address any discrepancies or deviations from project specifications
• Propose useful document additions and improvements

Quality Control and Verification

• Act as the company’s liaison with the study contractor and any other relevant third-party suppliers within the civil engineering discipline
• Verify that design and engineering work align with project specifications, safety standards, and industry best practices
• Ensure quality control of the study contractor’s proposal
• Conduct thorough quality control checks on civil engineering projects, ensuring compliance with project requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field
• A minimum of 15 years of relevant industry experience, with a strong focus on greenfield, large-scale industrial projects, spanning from the FEED stage through to execution
• Significant experience with infrastructure and site development projects
• Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) designation in Ontario
• Familiarity with relevant codes, standards, and regulations in Ontario
• Proven experience in owner-side project oversight
• Excellent leadership, communication, and coordination skills

At Vianode, we believe in “The power of we.” The Vianode way is collaboration on every level. Together, we unleash a force greater than the sum of each one of us, and we acknowledge every individual effort in our shared accomplishments.

You are a great fit for our team if you:

• Take charge and enjoy being part of a fast-growing, agile, pioneering company that depends on personal initiative, responsibility, and drive.
• Like to challenge the status quo by being courageous and committed.
• Want to keep learning, personally and professionally, and continuously pursue opportunities to develop and improve.

Why Join Vianode?

Join us on our mission to deliver the most efficient solutions to reduce battery industry emissions. Together, we\'re pioneering anode graphite technology for a carbon-neutral society, paving the way for the green transition and a more sustainable future.

Apply today!

Vianode is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. We look forward to welcoming candidates who share our vision for a sustainable future.