Intermediate Engineer (Hybrid)

Kerr Wood Leidal Associates; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 104,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking an Intermediate Engineer to join their stormwater sector. This role involves leading projects, collaborating with municipalities, and designing sustainable solutions for complex drainage and stormwater challenges. You will have the opportunity to work closely with senior staff and support junior team members while developing master drainage plans and conducting field investigations. This position offers a hybrid work environment, competitive salary, and excellent benefits, making it an exciting opportunity for engineers passionate about environmental responsibility and client-focused solutions.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonus

Share ownership opportunity

Extended health benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible work schedule

Relocation support

Career coaching program

Team building activities

Remote work flexibility

Qualifications

• 4-8 years of experience in stormwater and water resources.
• Registration or eligibility for P.Eng. in British Columbia.

Responsibilities

• Lead drainage and stormwater design projects with municipalities.
• Develop integrated stormwater management plans and designs.

Skills

Stormwater Management

Hydrology

Excellent Communication Skills

Problem-solving

Field Investigation

Education

Professional Engineer Registration (P.Eng.)

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

SWMM

HEC-RAS

ESRI Arc GIS

Job description

Kerr Wood Leidal Burnaby Office, 300 - 4185 Still Creek Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada Req #39

April 22, 2025

We are looking for an innovative and accountable Intermediate Engineer with municipal experience to work in KWL’s stormwater sector, on stormwater, civil, and water resources-type projects. We are looking for someone who can drive and lead projects, asks questions and get things done, and who will collaborate with and support senior staff as well as work with and delegate to junior staff. This role needs someone who is flexible and open to a wide range of work across our sector, but with a core focus on design.

We look for engineers who have a passion for delivering the right solution to serve each client’s needs because we specialize in solving challenging and complex problems for our clients. No project is an exact repeat of a previous project. We hire staff who take pride in their work and want to create sustainable and environmentally responsible solutions.

What You’ll Do

• Working closely with municipalities, First Nations, Provincial and Federal Ministries, as well as developments, to undertake drainage and stormwater-related design projects;
• Developing master drainage plans, watershed and site-based integrated stormwater management plans, and capital plans;
• Developing concept, preliminary, and detailed designs for green infrastructure, culverts, detention ponds, storm sewers, creek daylighting and other stormwater and related facilities;
• Field investigation of existing conditions and issues at project sites;
• Occasional construction inspection in person and as support for junior field staff;
• Report and proposal writing;
• Progressing the whole of a project, and taking on as much responsibility as you are comfortable with, from proposal to assessments and design, through to completion of construction and development of manuals and documentation.

What You’ll Bring

• Registration or eligibility for registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in British Columbia;
• 4-8 years of experience in stormwater, water resources, hydrology/hydraulics and other related fields;
• Experience with SWMM-type, HEC-RAS or other modelling software, and/or ESRI Arc GIS is an asset;
• Design and construction experience with stormwater or other municipal infrastructure projects;
• Pro-active attitude with an interest in innovative and client-focused problem-solving;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written) and be able to work with team members in a multi-disciplinary environment;
• A desire to learn new skills and an eagerness to grow within your role;
• A valid driver’s license (in good standing) is mandatory;
• Must be physically able to conduct field visits commensurate with project work. This may include handling and operation of equipment, travel to remote areas by vehicle, boat, air or foot, and outdoor site visits in all weather conditions on uneven/varying ground terrain.

What We Offer

• A hybrid work environment;
• Competitive salary and a generous performance-based bonus;
• An opportunity for share ownership upon meeting the eligibility criteria;
• Excellent benefits, including extended health, dental, vision and health care spending account;
• Employee and Family Assistance Program that offers 24/7 support for all employees and their family members via phone or online;
• Ability to create your own work schedule and flexibility for your workday;
• Relocation support, if applicable, and the ability to work from any of our 5 offices;
• Career Coaching program and continuous support for professional development and growth;
• An employee-centric culture that includes sport participation, various team memberships, and team building activities;
• Collaboration with and guidance from experienced teammates, and an opportunity to work with an award-winning team;
• Career growth potential toward project management, business development, and or technical expertise as desired by the employee;
• Flexibility to work remotely (from an alternate location) for up to 30 calendar days per year;
• And more.

Wage Range

• $104,000-$120,000, wage subject to experience.

KWL values diversity and equity within our teams and provides equality of treatment and opportunity to all employees and applicants. We are committed to encouraging applications regardless of age, race, colour, religion, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, and marital status. Recruitment selection will be based on the applicant’s possession of experience, essential skills, knowledge, and capability required to perform the job. Only those selected will be contacted.

We acknowledge that we are on the unceded, traditional & occupied territories, and as guests of the First Nations and the Métis Nation. We are grateful for the opportunity to work from this land.