Municipal Engineer

Islengineering; Rossland; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate Employer paid benefits

Life Insurance and AD&D options

Group RRSP with employer matching

Paid professional development opportunities

24/7 Employee & Family Assistance Program

Job summary

Islengineering in Rossland, BC, seeks an Engineer in Training or experienced Engineer for municipal infrastructure projects. The role is office-based and requires full-time onsite collaboration with clients and team members.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, possess relevant experience, and be passionate about community connection. ISL offers a relocation package, competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package to support wellness and professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience with water & wastewater infrastructure, stormwater, drainage engineering.
• Proven track record in municipal infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with construction administration and project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering calculations, design, and drafting for municipal projects.
• Prepare and review technical documentation and reports.
• Coordinate with clients and internal teams on project alignment.

Skills

Municipal Infrastructure Experience

AutoCAD Civil 3D

GIS (ESRI)

Project Management

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

P.Eng or E.I.T designation eligibility

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MS Office Suite

Job description

Posted Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 8:00 AM

Tired of the hustle and bustle of city life? It is time to move Rossland!

Join us in Rossland, BC, where rewarding engineering work meets an exceptional quality of life. A vibrant alpine town offering world class skiing, mountain biking and hiking this could be the next place you call home. Learn more here: Tourism Rossland | Official Tourism Site

This is an excellent opportunity for an Engineer in Training or a more seasoned Engineer with municipal infrastructure experience who values community connection, enjoys the outdoors, and wants to make a lasting impact in the West Kootenays.

ISL is happy to offer a relocation package for the right candidate to work out of our office in Rossland, British Columbia.

This is an office-based role in ISL’s Rossland office. The successful candidate will be expected to work on site on a full-time basis to support the close collaboration, mentorship, client responsiveness, and team culture of the Rossland team, with reasonable flexibility for occasional personal appointments or business needs.

A Little About Us

ISL is comprised of just over 600 employees comprised of award-winning engineers, technologists, planners, landscape architects, scientists, and much more that work together to deliver infrastructure projects that minimize environmental impacts and maximize benefits to the community.

• We have extensive expertise – We have a variety of expertise and are comprised of five sectors specializing in Transportation, Municipal and Community, Bridges, Building and Structures and Land and Environment. Learn more about our areas of practice.
• We are award winning and recognized in industry – Visit our # ISLLife blog and learn more.

ISL’s Rossland Team work collaboratively so that our employees can flourish and focus on our client’s success. We prioritize Mentorship, Interesting work and are entrepreneurial in spirit. When you join this team you join a Municipal Sector where multidisciplinary experts come together across offices in Langley, Burnaby, Alberta and Vancouver Island.

About the Role

Joining a small team where you don’t just feel like “you are a number” at work you balance fun, recreation and large impact in your own community by applying your expertise in:

• Perform engineering calculations, modelling, design, and drafting for municipal infrastructure projects, preparing technical deliverables, drawings, and exhibits using AutoCAD Civil 3D and ESRI (GIS).
• Prepare and review technical documentation, including reports, memos, quantity take-offs, cost estimates, contract documents, specifications, and tender packages.
• Coordinate with clients, utility providers, contractors, and internal teams to resolve technical issues, manage utility conflicts, and ensure projects remain aligned with scope, schedule, and budget objectives.
• Support project management activities by assisting with project planning, scheduling, budgeting, progress tracking, meeting coordination, and project documentation.
• Assist with tender administration, contract administration, site inspections, construction reviews, and on-site support during project execution and construction.
• Foster strong working relationships with clients, stakeholders, contractors, and colleagues while delivering responsive service, supporting team collaboration, and maintaining safe work practices in office and field environments.

Who we are looking for:

As a new member of ISL’s Rossland Team this future ISLer models our organizational values of Curiosity, Unity, Integrity and Excellence. Is this you?

• You are always looking to grow your expertise and have some or many years of experience support Municipal Infrastructure Projects in some of the following areas:
  • Water & Wastewater Infrastructure (distribution and collection)
  • Stormwater & Drainage Engineering (flood mitigation, LID, urban drainage design)
  • Transportation & Roadway Infrastructure (roads, corridors, utility coordination)
  • Land Development & Municipal Servicing (subdivisions, grading, utilities, approvals)
  • Infrastructure Planning & Modelling (feasibility studies, system analysis, long‑term planning)
  • Construction Administration & Project Delivery (tendering, QA/QC, site oversight)
• You are passionate, innovative and enjoy having team discussions that are through provoking
• You enjoy being mentored and sharing your expertise with others

Ready to throw your name in?

Your application should highlight for us:

• Why you are passionate about ISL and specifically working in the Kootenay region
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
• P.Eng or E.I.T designation (or eligibility to become registered as a P.Eng) with EGBC
• Progressive experience working on municipal infrastructure projects in British Columbia. We are happy to consider early stage E.I.T’s and more experienced P.Eng’s.

With experience in any or all of the following areas: design, construction and/or project delivery of Municipal Infrastructure projects.

• Experience in a consulting engineering environment is preferred.
• Proficiency with design software including AutoCAD Civil 3D, AutoTURN, MS Office Suite, and related drafting or modelling tools.

What ISL Offers

Thank you for considering ISL Engineering as your next step.

Our wellness philosophy encompasses the four pillars of physical, mental, financial and spiritual wellbeing which is why our benefits package is comprehensive and offers you some of the best available tools to maximize your career and lifestyle.

• The opportunity for you to create a healthy lifestyle in whatever form that looks like for you. Bike, Ski and enjoy a variety of recreation.
• Hybrid model of work with flexibility to travel and work from over 16 offices across western Canada.
• Immediate Employer paid benefits upon commencement which include health, dental and extensive paramedical services.
• Life Insurance and AD&D options.
• Healthcare Spending and Lifestyle Option Accounts.
• Group RRSP with employer matching opportunities
• Paid professional development opportunities such as conferences and memberships.
• Parental leave top ups.
• 24/7/365 Employee & Family Assistance Program.
• Service Recognition Awards.
• An excellent onboarding and mentorship plan to set you up for success.

Depending on your experience level, the salary range (based on a 40‑hour work week) is:

• $60,000 - $100,000

Location:

ISL is proudly located in over 16 offices across Western Canada. This position will be located in: West Kootenays (Rossland)

At ISL, we share an enthusiasm for community infrastructure. From planning through to design and construction management, we create nimble teams to tackle the unique requirements of every project. Our technical expertise encompasses transportation, land use planning, civil engineering, municipal, landscape architecture, heritage services, environmental management, water, structural, community engagement, geomatics, construction services and 3D visualization. Just the right size, ISL delivers on complex projects while being small enough to maintain strong, cohesive project teams and personal client attention and service.

At ISL your identity is part of our identity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) speaks to our core values and provides space for our teams to bring their authentic selves to work. ISL believes DEI creates the best outcomes for our clients while sustaining a happy and thriving work environment that allows for career development and opportunities for all staff. ISL is committed to a focused effort on continuous improvement and development of a respectful and safe workplace.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position. Only those who will be selected for an interview will be contacted.