Intermediate Civil Engineer

McElhanney; Salmon Arm; On-site; CAD 73,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm seeks an Intermediate Civil Engineer in Salmon Arm. The role involves leading civil projects, providing detailed engineering designs, and collaborating with a senior team. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in Civil Engineering and 4–10 years of relevant experience. The position offers a competitive salary range of $73,000–$95,000, flexible working hours, and a comprehensive benefits package including professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Work‑Life Harmony: Flexible hours

Comprehensive Benefits: Health and dental coverage

Professional Development: Educational assistance

Safe & Inclusive Workplace: Culture of respect

Career Progression: Support and mentorship

Qualifications

• P. Eng with 4–10 years’ experience in a similar role.
• High productivity and effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in a consulting engineering environment is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead diverse civil projects and provide detailed design support.
• Prepare documents for approvals and coordinate with team members.
• Oversee field inspections to monitor quality and progress.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Proficiency in Civil 3D

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university

Tools

Civil 3D

Job description

About McElhanney

Based in Western Canada for over 110 years, McElhanney offers innovative and practical engineering, surveying, mapping, planning, landscape architecture, and environmental services. As a 100% employee‑owned and operated firm with over 1,400 staff members in 33 locations, we are proud to offer qualified staff share‑holding options in our company. At McElhanney, we work in teams to build strong connections with our staff, clients, and local communities. Our employees enjoy working here because of our varied projects, high levels of autonomy, opportunities for career development, excellent total compensation and benefits package, and collaboration with a team of great professionals.

The Opportunity

McElhanney has a unique opportunity for an Intermediate Civil Engineer to join our team in Kelowna and Vernon, BC. As an experienced engineer, you will be second in command to our senior engineer. In this role, your primary responsibilities are to lead diverse civil projects, provide detailed design support in production of engineering designs, drawings, and specifications, and assist in pursuit, project management, proposal and delivery of local and regional projects. Working closely with our Division Manager and operational teams, the successful candidate can rely on a very capable and established senior team delivering multidisciplinary projects.

What You’ll Do

• Provide detailed production of engineering assessments, designs, drawings and specifications for various municipal and private land development civil projects
• Design opportunities include water and wastewater infrastructure, transportation, retaining structures, erosion protection, grading and drainage design, site servicing
• Work with our regional transportation planning team to develop a more local presence and gain experience and tutelage from our senior transportation planning team
• Work from preliminary concepts and sketches into engineering designs, plans and project informational requirements, using Civil 3D, as well as other technical software as needed
• Coordinate and assist in the preparation of documents required for approvals, prepare development and construction cost estimates, tender documents and contracts, and coordinate with other team members to ensure schedules, budgets and quality control standards are achieved
• Oversee and/or complete field inspections to monitor the quality and progress of the work being performed

What You’ll Bring

• P. Eng with 4–10 years’ experience in a similar role
• Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university
• Proficiency in the application of specialized design software such as Civil 3D
• Experience in a consulting engineering environment an asset, but not required
• High productivity, attention to detail, and effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work well in a collaborative, team environment

What Can We Offer You?

The salary range for this position is $73,000 – 95,000 per annum. McElhanney offers fair compensation that is commensurate with the individual’s education, experience, skills, and professional qualifications. The posted base salary/wage range is representative of the required level of qualifications and experience for the position as noted in the job posting. The salary offered will be based on the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate.

• Work‑Life Harmony: Balance your personal and professional commitments. Flexible hours to fit your lifestyle.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Maternity and parental leave top‑up program, health and dental coverage, RRSP matching, and Employee & Family Assistance Program.
• Safe & Inclusive Workplace: A culture of respect and inclusion for all.
• Compensation: Attractive total compensation package including a generous bonus plan and share ownership potential.
• Professional Development: Reimbursement for dues, educational assistance, mentorship program, internal committees, workshops, and committee involvement.
• Career Progression: Support and mentorship to shape a career path that fits your goals

This role is designated as a safety‑sensitive position.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

At McElhanney, our unwavering commitment lies in cultivating a culture that aligns with our core values and fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate the collective achievements of a team rich in expertise, experiences, and perspectives, and welcome applications from individuals of diverse ethnicities, religions, backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, gender identities, aboriginal statuses, various age groups, and those with disabilities. Requests for accommodations can be made at any stage of the selection process. If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements outlined. We’re interested in getting to know you and explore the unique contributions you can bring to McElhanney!

If this is the opportunity for you, apply now or visit www.mcelhanney.com/careers to learn more. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Our Purpose

Amaze our clients. Care for our communities. Empower our people.

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