Civil Engineer - Talent Pool

Vianode; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading battery materials company in Ontario is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer. In this role, you will oversee infrastructure and site development projects, ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate has over 15 years of experience, a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, and a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) designation in Ontario. Join us to drive sustainable solutions and make a difference in the battery industry.

Qualifications

• Over 15 years of relevant industry experience, with a focus on greenfield, large-scale projects.
• Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) designation in Ontario required.
• Familiarity with relevant codes and regulations in Ontario.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with the Owner’s Team and external contractors.
• Oversee civil engineering projects including infrastructure and site development.
• Conduct quality control checks on civil engineering projects.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Coordination

Technical analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

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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.

Why This Role Will Matter

As a Civil Engineer, 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.

What You’ll Be Driving

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

What You’ll Need to Stand-out

Core qualifications and requirements:

• 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

Where work will be: Onsite, South West Ontario (specific location TBC)

• Onsite with visits to engineering offices, contractor offices and sites for walkthrough and other team meetings

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.

Join our Talent Community now and be part of our future!

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.