Construction Engineer

KWH Constructors Ltd; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent construction company in Burnaby is seeking a qualified individual for a full-time role. The candidate will be responsible for conducting feasibility studies and designing structures such as dams, bridges, and buildings. This position requires eligible registration as a Professional Engineer and knowledge in tools like AutoCAD and SAP. The work must be done on-site with no remote option. Competitive salary offered between $120,000 and $150,000 annually, with the opportunity to travel for projects.

Benefits

Travel expenses paid by employer

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Responsibilities

• Conduct feasibility studies.
• Design and plan various types of dams.
• Plan and design bridges.
• Plan and design buildings.
• Conduct site visits to gather relevant information.
• Confer with clients and engineering team to determine project requirements.
• Develop construction specifications and procedures.
• Ensure construction plans meet guidelines and specifications.
• Establish and monitor construction work schedules.
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate building materials.
• Interpret, review and approve survey and civil design work.
• Prepare contract documents and review tenders.
• Supervise technicians, technologists and other engineers.

Skills

Leadership

Efficient interpersonal skills

Judgement

Organized

Team player

Education

Eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.)

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Project management software

SAP

SharePoint

MS Excel

Job description

Job details

• Location 2792 Norland Ave Burnaby , BC V5B 3A6
• Salary 120,000 to 150,000 annually (To be negotiated) / 40 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

• Odours
• Dangerous
• Wet/damp
• Dusty

Work setting

• Office
• Construction company
• Various locations
• Head office

Responsibilities

• Conduct feasibility studies
• Design and plan various types of dams
• Plan and design bridges
• Plan and design buildings
• Conduct site visits to gather relevant information
• Confer with clients and other members of the engineering team and conduct research to determine project requirements
• Develop construction specifications and procedures
• Ensure construction plans meet guidelines and specifications of building codes and other regulations
• Establish and monitor construction work schedules
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate building and construction materials
• Interpret, review and approve survey and civil design work
• Prepare contract documents and review and evaluate tenders for construction projects
• Supervise technicians, technologists and other engineers and review and approve designs, calculations and cost estimates

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) by a provincial or territorial association

Computer and technology knowledge

• AutoCAD
• MS Office
• Project management software
• SAP (FI/CO / HR / MM / OT SD)
• SharePoint
• MS Excel

Area of work experience

• Design
• Project management
• Industrial, commercial and institutional
• Bridges and overpasses

Area of specialization

• Construction

Transportation/travel information

• Willing to travel
• Travel expenses paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Physically demanding

Personal suitability

• Leadership
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2026-03-02