Intermediate Environmental Engineer / Scientist

McElhanney; City of Langley; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Intermediate Environmental Engineer/Scientist in Langley, BC. This exciting role involves conducting environmental assessments, managing projects, and providing solutions to complex environmental challenges. With a commitment to employee development, this innovative firm offers mentorship, flexible work hours, and a comprehensive benefits package. Be part of a recognized leader in the industry, where your contributions will make a significant impact on local communities and the environment.

Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Comprehensive Benefits

Mentorship Opportunities

Parental Leave

RRSP Matching

Employee Assistance Programs

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of relevant experience in environmental engineering or science.
• Knowledge of BC Contaminated Sites Regulation and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Conduct environmental site assessments and prepare reports.
• Coordinate subcontractors for various environmental tasks.

Skills

Environmental Site Assessments

Proposal Writing

Project Management

Problem-Solving

Soil and Groundwater Sampling

Education

Degree in Environmental Engineering

Degree in Environmental Science

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 shareholding 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 Ltd. is seeking an Intermediate Environmental Engineer / Scientist to join our Langley, BC office. The successful candidate will be an important member of our local environmental team and will primarily support contaminated sites investigation and assessment work. This role may also involve monitoring activities for construction site environmental management and erosion and sediment control. The ideal candidate will have a desire to learn and advance their career toward project management, demonstrating increased autonomy and responsibility over time.

This role is designated as a safety-sensitive position and requires completion of pre-employment drug & alcohol and fitness for work testing.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Completion of all stages of environmental site assessments (Phase I/II/III ESAs or Stage1/2 PSIs), including proposal preparation, field planning and execution, data collection and interpretation, report writing, and remediation recommendations.
• Participation in planning and executing environmental projects and field programs such as monitoring, erosion and sediment control, groundwater and surface water monitoring, soil and sediment sampling, vapour sampling, etc.
• Preparing and following site-specific health and safety plans.
• Coordinating and supervising subcontractors for ground disturbance, utility location, borehole drilling, well installation, and test pit excavation.
• Providing environmental advice and solutions to guide design and planning.
• Supporting other departments (survey, geotechnical, transportation, civil engineering) to develop a holistic approach to project execution.

What You’ll Bring

• 2-4 years of relevant experience with a degree in Environmental Engineering, Science, or related field.
• Registration or eligibility for registration as a professional engineer or geologist in BC.
• Knowledge of BC Contaminated Sites Regulation and protocols, with proactive problem-solving skills.
• Experience with proposal writing, site assessments, permitting, and reporting.
• Experience with soil, groundwater, surface water, vapour, and air sampling.
• Strong project management skills; leadership experience is an asset.

While primarily based in the Lower Mainland, some travel may be required to support projects in other regions.

What’s In It For You?

• Salary range of $60,000 - $80,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Mentorship and career growth opportunities within a supportive environment.
• Recognition as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers (2024) and a Gold Standard for Best Managed Companies.
• Flexible work hours, comprehensive benefits, parental leave, RRSP matching, employee assistance programs, and more.