Senior Drainage Engineer - Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers

Kiewit; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 164,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Drainage Engineer to join a dynamic team in Burnaby, BC. This role involves working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver innovative civil engineering solutions for heavy civil construction projects. The ideal candidate will leverage their extensive experience in hydraulic and hydrologic analysis to enhance project outcomes. With a strong focus on safety and cost-effectiveness, you will have the opportunity to impact significant projects across North America. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive environment that fosters professional growth and development.

Benefits

Top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans

Voluntary wellness programs

Employee assistance programs

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• 15+ years of post-graduate experience in civil engineering.
• Design experience on Design-Build projects is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete engineering assignments for heavy civil construction.
• Prepare design plans, reports, and technical memoranda.

Skills

Hydraulic modelling

Hydrologic modelling

Civil engineering design

Project management

Communication skills

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

MS in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Requisition ID: 174463

Job Level: Senior Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers

Department: Design Engineering

Market: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

Kiewit has an immediate opening for a dynamic Senior Drainage Engineer in our growing Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers (KIE) Group based in Burnaby, BC. The Senior Drainage Engineer will work on an interdisciplinary team including: geotechnical engineers, structural engineers, transportation engineers, estimators, schedulers and construction experts to perform engineering analysis and design in support of design-build pursuits and ongoing projects.

District Overview

Kiewit Infrastructure Engineering's Design-Build team is driving clients to turn to Kiewit during all stages of design-build projects. Through our integrated design and construction approach, our multi-disciplinary team works together to improve schedule, control costs and minimize risk. Our construction-focused engineers work collaboratively with our estimators and builders to design solutions that are innovative, constructible, and designed with a focus on safety. Clients benefit from the proven processes and tools used by Kiewit to minimize project risk. We are an in-house resource that supports projects throughout the company. Our staff shares experiences gained, innovative concepts, and best practices for all projects that we support.

Kiewit’s management and implementation of this process leads to safe, cost-effective, and innovative designs that exceed client expectations and further Kiewit’s legacy of excellence.

On our team, you’ll have the opportunity to see more, touch more, and do more than you ever imagined. Working hard will not only bring you satisfaction from a job well done, but it will help propel your career forward faster than you might expect. We will train you, develop your skills, and allow you to take on projects that impact millions across North America. With top-notch health benefits, a wealth-building RRSP matching, and unbeatable growth opportunities, by joining Kiewit, you’re ensuring a lifetime of success.

Location

This position is based out of our Burnaby, BC office.

Responsibilities

The candidate will be part of teams responsible for completing engineering assignments in support of heavy civil construction for Kiewit Construction Companies’ business including civil/municipal design, detailed hydrologic and hydraulic analysis (using various models and methods), and preparation of design plans, reports and technical memoranda.

• Civil engineering design works for roads, storm drainage, sanitary sewers, and portable/fire water system
• Hydrology & Hydraulics analysis of drainage system
• Engineering design for industrial, commercial, and municipal infrastructures.
• Act as Engineer-of-Record (EoR) for projects
• Analyze and interpret technical data to prepare a variety of technical reports and recommendations.
• Prepare cost estimates and specifications.
• Review and seal construction drawings and as-construction records.
• Supervise junior engineers, technologists and technicians.
• Liaise with contractors, related engineering professionals and municipalities.
• Respond to Request for Proposals and Request for Qualifications.

Qualifications

• 15+ years post-graduate experience.
• Design experience on Design-Build project preferred
• Hydraulic and hydrologic modelling and analysis experience an asset
• Knowledge of the software of AutoCAD Civil 3D
• BS or MS in Civil Engineering
• Ability to effectively discuss project issues with clients and stakeholders.
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to work with individuals at all levels of the organization and support project efforts
• The candidate will possess strong project management skills including scope development, schedule management and earned value management
• Professional Canadian registration required

Other Requirements:
• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.

Base Compensation: $164,000/yr - $172,000/yr
(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discrimination and comply with all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.