Principal Engineer - Civil & Structural - Canada

ENTRUST Solutions Group; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consulting firm in Calgary is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to support substation and transmission line engineering. You will provide technical leadership to the design team and manage engineering projects. The ideal candidate has 12+ years of experience in civil engineering, especially in electric utility sectors, along with a BS in Civil Engineering and active registration with APEGA. This position offers a competitive salary range of $140,000 to $170,000 annually, alongside a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

PTO hours

RRSP Matching Program

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• 12+ years of work experience in civil and structural engineering.
• Experience in the electric utility industry.
• Knowledge of civil and structural components for high voltage facilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight and leadership to the civil/structural design team.
• Manage engineering projects while ensuring budget and schedule adherence.
• Develop technical specifications for construction tenders.

Skills

Technical oversight

Leadership

Civil design knowledge

Project management

Client relationship management

Safety in Design principles

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

P. Eng, active member with APEGA

Job description

Description

Principal Engineer - Civil & Structural Engineering

Hybrid Environment - 4 days in office in Calgary, 1 day remote

Opportunity:

ENTRUST Canada is currently seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to join our team in Calgary to support the substation and transmission line engineering business units. We offer a dynamic work environment with a highly experienced technical team, where you will be offered guidance and hands on training and continuously be challenged in all aspects of the engineering and design process.

What You’ll Do:

Technical & Project Leadership

• Provide technical oversight and leadership to the civil/structural design team
• Support the substation physical layout engineering team with civil and structural components of the design including earthworks, stormwater management, structures and foundations
• Support the transmission line engineering team with complex structures and foundations
• Manage and lead engineering-only projects and ensure budget/schedule adherence
• Review and approve designs, perform quality checks, and complete complex technical designs
• Forecast workload and assist in resourcing efforts

Management & Reporting

• Track engineering progress and provide weekly updates to senior management
• Train new hires and mentor junior staff
• Maintain deep knowledge of client and industry standards

Engineering & Procurement Support

• Act as technical SME for civil/structural sub-disciplines within the broader ENTRUST team
• Develop technical specifications for civil and structural construction tenders, evaluate bids and provide recommendations
• Develop and maintain industry relationships with vendors including engineering sub-contractors
• Author technical content and provide estimating support for proposal submissions
• Complete technical studies and prepare reports
• Act as SME to support permitting and regulatory efforts

Client Relations & Business Development

• Maintain strong client relationships and contribute to business development strategy
• Identify new clients and participate in marketing activities

Safety & Site Support

• Promote Safety in Design principles
• Travel as needed for site visits and construction support

Required Qualifications:

• Broad depth of technical knowledge in civil and structural components for high voltage facilities
• 12 + years’ work experience
• BS in Civil Engineering, or similar
• P. Eng, Registered as an active member with APEGA
• Experience in the electric utility industry

Preferred Qualifications:

• 12+ years’ experience working in utility substations and transmission lines
• Previous experience managing a design team

Not quite right for you? For a full listing of all our openings, please visit us at: https://entrustsol.com/careers/

Who We Are:

ENTRUST Solutions Group, an ENR Top 100 company, is a community of people, 3,000+ strong, who are committed to our clients and each other. We provide comprehensive and dependable engineering, consulting, and automation services to gas and electric utilities, telecommunication service providers, pipeline operators, and industrial companies.

ENTRUST Canada is an engineering consulting firm with offices in Calgary and Regina that provides design and engineering services to the electric power delivery industry. Our expertise includes all aspects of Transmission, Substation and Distribution systems for voltages ranging from 4160 V to 500 kV.

What We Offer:

• A supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and encourages innovation.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, retirement program with a company match, tuition reimbursement, and flexible work schedules.
• Benefits & Salary: This position pays between $140,000 and $170,000 annually and is an exempt position.
• RRSP Matching Program
• Full time employees are eligible to earn PTO hours.
• Eligible for discretionary bonus as determined by the company.

To learn more about ENTRUST Benefits and Culture, please visit our company LinkedIn page and follow us at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/entrustsolutionsgroup

ENTRUST Solutions Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

Headhunters and recruitment agencies may not submit resumes/CVs through this website or directly to managers. ENTRUST Solutions Group does not accept unsolicited headhunter or agency resumes and will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with ENTRUST Solutions Group.

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