Civil Engineering Lead

Allnorth Consultants Limited; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Civil Engineering Lead to guide a talented team in Grande Prairie. This role involves leading a local engineering group, managing infrastructure projects, and fostering client relationships. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in civil engineering, with over 10 years of experience and a passion for mentoring others. This innovative firm emphasizes a supportive work environment, community engagement, and professional development opportunities. Join a company that values its team and offers a flexible work schedule to ensure a healthy work-life balance while making a meaningful impact in the engineering field.

Benefits

Flexible work schedule

Comprehensive benefits package

Employee Assistance Program

Professional development opportunities

Team Member Referral Program

Monthly Lunch & Learn sessions

Community support initiatives

Qualifications

• 10+ years of civil engineering and project management experience.
• Strong project management and analytical skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers and technicians in various infrastructure projects.
• Manage project costs, design reviews, and client relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Technical Writing

Decision Making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) registration

Job description

Civil Engineering Lead

Grande Prairie, AB

(Relocation Assistance Provided)

About Allnorth

BIG ENOUGH TO KNOW HOW, SMALL ENOUGH TO KNOW YOU

Allnorth is a multi-disciplinary engineering, project delivery, and construction services company. We provide smart and practical project solutions to clients in the metals and minerals, energy and renewables, fiber and chemicals, and infrastructure sectors. With offices across Canada, and into the US and Mexico, we continue to grow!

Our team is our most valuable asset, and a triple bottom line (TBL) philosophy is at the heart of our business. It takes a talented, motivated, and empowered team to delight our clients, driving profitability for all parties. When it comes to guiding principles, safety is part of our DNA, we are committed to building and nurturing Indigenous relationships, we support our communities, and we recognize the importance of environmental stewardship.

Our Ideal Candidate

Our Ideal candidate has a deep understanding of engineering consulting (operations & technical), internal client strategy, experience in Bridge, Road, Infrastructure, Mining and/or field services projects and a proven background in leadership.

We would be thrilled to find a person who…

• Has experience and passion to lead, grow and develop engineers, designers and technicians
• Has meaningful & relevant experience in infrastructure and municipal projects (ideally roads, drainage, underground, linear infrastructure)
• Local connections across industries
• Has a developed business acumen
• Maintains a supportive leadership style within their team
• Prides themselves on their resourceful, “Let’s try” type attitude
• Encourages all team members to pursue a better version of themselves.

A Day in the Life

Leading an established local engineering team, the Civil Group lead will collaborate, listen and learn from our greater Grande Prairie & Allnorth team to determine the best path forward for growth and sustainability.

Additional key responsibilities include:

• Personnel management, evaluation and recruitment of personnel
• Acting as a technical expert
• Managing a team of engineers, designers and technicians, managing workload, prioritizing training
• Managing a variety of projects such as infrastructure upgrades and subdivision developments, including design and construction of water, sewer, drainage, and transportation infrastructure
• Provide technical guidance to a team of Professional Engineers, EITs and designers to deliver preliminary to detailed design drawings and specifications
• Carry out estimates of project costs, analysis and calculations, design review, preparation of reports, proposals, and contract documentation
• Maintain and develop business relationships with current and potential clients
• Interface directly with clients, team members, contractors, and others to clearly define project requirements and expectations to deliver projects across the Province / Country / North America
• Work with Civil Engineering (and other discipline) leads across Allnorth to further maintain and develop the practice at Allnorth to or beyond the industry standard.

What You’ll Bring to the Team

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• Must be registered (or eligible to register) as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) in the province of Alberta
• 10+ years of relevant experience in civil engineering and project management
• Experience in municipal, land development and infrastructure projects.
• Strong project management, technical and analytical skills
• Strong communication / technical writing skills demonstrated through experience in the preparation of correspondence, reports and proposals
• Effective verbal communicator, including presentation, facilitation and listening skills
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment; able to mentor and work with junior engineers and designers
• Good organization skills and strong attention to detail
• Strong decision making, ability to take action consistent with available facts, constraints and anticipated consequences.

What’s in it for you?

We believe that a happy and fulfilled team leads to exceptional results, which is why we offer a range of perks designed to support your well-being, career growth and community engagement.

• Work schedule and location are flexible, allowing for better work-life balance
• Comprehensive benefits package includes extended health and dental coverage and RRSP matching
• Employee Assistance Program for team members and their families
• A culture of respect and inclusivity fosters long term relationships and a team atmosphere
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• Team Member Referral Program
• Monthly “Lunch & Learn” sessions
• Opportunities to bond with other team members, have fun and make a difference through involvement in social and safety committees, as well as fundraising and community support initiatives (e.g. Movember, Pi Day, Food Banks, Women’s Shelters, Ronald McDonald House, Earth Day clean ups, etc.)

WE TAKE CARE OF YOU SO YOU CAN TAKE CARE OF OUR CLIENTS

In joining us you’ll face rewarding, career-developing challenges that enable you to contribute to our clients’ successes, and despite how much we grow, you’ll never be just a number, but rather a vital member of the Allnorth Team.

Engage with us at Allnorth and be empowered to enrich people’s lives, including your own.