INTERMEDIATE CIVIL ENGINEER

MPE Engineering Ltd; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful projects

Mentorship & growth

Technical excellence

Competitive compensation

Job summary

MPE Engineering Ltd. is seeking a Civil/Environmental Engineer to contribute to water resources, municipal infrastructure, drainage, irrigation, and dam-related projects across Alberta and Western Canada.

The successful candidate will collaborate with engineers, technologists, and project managers on planning, design, construction services, and client support, delivering high-quality solutions and mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• Registered with APEGA as a P.Eng.
• 3–7 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Experience in planning, design, and construction of municipal or water resources projects.
• Experience with hydrology, hydraulic analysis, and hydrotechnical assessments.
• Knowledge of hydraulic modeling software such as HEC-RAS is desirable.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work independently as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Participate in planning, analysis, and design of water resources and civil infrastructure projects.
• Prepare technical reports, calculations, drawings, specs, and contract documents.
• Support project managers to deliver on schedule and budget.
• Coordinate with clients, regulatory agencies, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Conduct site inspections and construction administration activities.
• Provide guidance to junior engineers and technologists.
• Assist with project management, budgeting, scheduling, and client relationships.
• Contribute to growth of the Water Resources group.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

APEG A P.Eng. registration

3–7 years of experience

Tools

HEC-RAS

Job description

This position offers the opportunity to work on a diverse range of water resources, municipal infrastructure, drainage, irrigation, and dam-related projects across Alberta and Western Canada.

The successful candidate will contribute to project planning, design, construction services, and client support while working with a team of experienced engineers, technologists, and project managers.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• Registration with APEGA as an Engineer (P.Eng.).
• Approximately 3–7 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Experience in the planning, design, and construction of municipal, water resources, or civil infrastructure projects.
• Experience with hydrology, hydraulic analysis, and hydrotechnical assessments.
• Experience with the use of hydraulic modeling software such as HEC-RAS is desirable.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently while contributing to a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in the planning, analysis, and design of water resources and civil infrastructure projects.
• Prepare technical reports, engineering calculations, drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Support project managers in delivering projects on schedule and within budget.
• Coordinate with clients, regulatory agencies, contractors, and project stakeholders.
• Conduct site inspections, construction reviews, and construction administration activities.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and technologists.
• Assist with project management, budgeting, scheduling, and client relationship development.
• Contribute to the continued growth and success of the Water Resources group.

Why Join MPE?

• Work on meaningful infrastructure projects that improve communities across Western Canada.
• Collaborative team environment with opportunities for mentorship and professional growth.
• Strong focus on technical excellence, innovation, and employee development.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.