Engineer III - Civil Site

Qualus; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Qualus is seeking an Engineer III - Civil Site for our T&D Canada team in Vancouver, BC or Calgary, AB. You will lead civil design and QA/QC for substation projects, coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams and external partners.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree with P.Eng. or eligibility, 5–8 years of design experience, and proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and related tools. Competitive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Civil Engineering degree with P.Eng. or eligibility for EGBC.
• 5–8 years of civil engineering design experience.
• Experience with utility substations: grading, drainage, earthworks, stormwater, containment, fencing, roads.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to civil design, QA/QC reviews from concept to detailed design for substations.
• Perform civil design with industry software (AutoCAD Civil 3D, HEC-RAS, HY-8, StormCAD, MathCAD).
• Prepare design documents including reports, plans, earthworks calculations, and drainage details.
• Review vendor documents against specifications.
• Respond to construction site requests and complete project documentation.
• Coordinate project resource planning, scope, schedule, and budget for civil discipline.
• Engage with clients and partners; attend meetings/site visits.
• Mentor junior staff.
• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines.

Skills

Experience 5-8 years

Canadian codes & standards

Strong communication

Education

Civil Eng. degree + P.Eng. or eligible for EGBC

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

HEC-RAS

HY-8

StormCAD

MathCAD

Job description

Position Overview

Power Your Future with Qualus in our T&D Canada business as a Engineer III - Civil Site. Reporting to the Director of Engineering, this position is located in our Vancouver, BC office or our Calgary, AB office. If you have a successful track record in heavy industry and thrive on challenges in a fast-paced environment, this is the opportunity for you.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to civil engineering design, technical support and quality assurance/quality control review including calculations, design, and design drawing reviews from conceptual level to detailed design for substation facilities, including site grading, drainage systems, stormwater management, access roads, fencing, retaining walls, and oil containment systems.
• Perform civil engineering analysis and design using industry-standard software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, HEC-RAS, HY-8, StormCAD, MathCAD, and other applicable civil design tools.
• Preparation and review of detailed design documents including design basis, design reports, grading and drainage plans, earthworks calculations, stormwater management reports, construction specifications, field review plans and reports.
• Review of vendor documents against specifications.
• Respond to requests from construction sites and complete project documentation, including as-builts, calculations, and returning data to clients.
• Coordinate and oversee the development of project resource planning, scope, schedule, and budget for a civil discipline project team.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with our external business partners; present information and respond to questions from individuals or groups of clients.
• Direct and/or participate in client meetings/job site visits to collect or deliver design and engineering data.
• Mentor less experienced staff.
• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines to ensure integrated project delivery.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Civil Engineering Degree from a recognized university along with a Canadian Professional Engineering Designation (P.Eng.) or the ability to register as a Professional Engineer with EGBC.
• 5 - 8 years of civil engineering design experience.
• Experience with civil design for utility substations, including grading, drainage, earthworks, stormwater management, oil containment, fencing, access roads, and site development, is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of applicable Canadian codes and standards, including Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, environmental regulations, municipal design standards, and CSA standards.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D and other civil engineering design software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits & Compensation

Qualus offers a competitive benefits package for eligible employees, which may include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage, Retirement Savings Plans (including employer matching where applicable), Flexible Spending and/or Health Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, and Company Holidays. Benefits offerings may vary based on position, work location, and eligibility requirements.

The compensation range for this position is provided in accordance with applicable laws and market practices. The final base salary offered may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, internal equity, performance, and business needs. Compensation ranges are subject to change at the Company's discretion and as permitted by applicable law.

Company Overview

Qualus is a leading pure-play power solutions firm and innovator at the forefront of power infrastructure transformation, with differentiated capabilities across grid modernization, resiliency, security, and sustainability. The firm partners with utilities, commercial, industrial, data center, and government clients, and renewable and energy storage developers, offering comprehensive solutions through boutique and integrated advisory, planning, engineering, digital solutions, program management, energy efficiency and specialized field services. Qualus also provides software and technology enabled services and develops breakthrough solutions for critical power industry challenges such as distributed and variable resource integration, emergency management, and secure data exchange. The firm has over 2,000 professionals, with offices throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on any grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation across Canada and the US.

We are committed to a secure and transparent hiring process. We do not request payment or sensitive personal information, such as Social Security numbers or banking details, during the application process. Please use caution and verify opportunities through our official channels.

Job Locations

CA-BC-Vancouver | CA-AB-Calgary

ID

2026-5759

Category

Engineering & Advisory

Position Type

Regular Full Time

Remote:

No

Salary Range

95,000.00/Year - 115,000.00/Year CAD