Project Engineer, Water

R.v.-Anderson-Associates-Limited; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation packages

Health, paramedical, vision, andDental

Flexible vacation policy

Top-up parental leave

Group pension plan with matching

Employee assistance programs

Flexible work arrangements including 2

Job summary

RVA is seeking a senior engineering professional to lead municipal water and wastewater projects in Vancouver. You will oversee reports, calculations, drawings, and permit applications while coordinating with interdisciplinary teams and mentoring junior engineers.

The role emphasizes strong communication, client relationship management, and adherence to local design standards, with a focus on delivering high-quality outputs on schedule.

Qualifications

• 7-9+ years of industry knowledge and experience in design and construction of water and wastewater facilities projects.
• Strong ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with staff and clients, with excellent written and verbal communication.
• Familiar with local design and construction standards and requirements for permits and approvals.
• Be a team builder with flexibility to adjust to changing priorities.
• Municipal and Private client contacts and experience in engineering consultant roles are assets.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects involving municipal water and wastewater treatment, pumping and storage facilities.
• Oversee preparation of engineering reports, calculations, specifications, process narratives, drawings, permit/approval applications, and operations manuals with P.Eng. seal for the process mechanical discipline.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary design teams and mentor junior staff.
• Assist project manager with project planning and delivery process.
• Ensure high quality outputs and timely delivery to meet client requirements.
• Contribute to preparation of engineering proposals.
• Act as liaison between project teams and internal stakeholders for communication and collaboration.
• Support RVA core values within the team.

Skills

Water/wastewater design

Client relationship management

Permits & approvals familiarity

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil/environmental engineering

Job description

Your difference is the difference
Do you love to develop and share great ideas? Do you believe your insights can drive people forward? Do you appreciate working with others and building on mutual successes? Perfect. We do, too.
As an employee-owned company, we foster a culture where our people can thrive – and by thrive, we mean a place where you can share your ingenuity, express your difference, and grow in your very own way. Whatever your area, no matter your grade, your unique skills and perspective will help drive change from operations to the C-suite, across a wide of range of projects and channels.
Are you ready to build a future that’s uniquely yours? Join our award-winning team and make a difference that defines you.

Duties:

• Responsible for leading projects involving municipal water and wastewater treatment, pumping and storage facilities.
• Oversee the preparation of engineering reports, calculations, specifications, process narrative, drawings, permit / approvals applications, and operations manuals, including application of P.Eng. seal, for the process mechanical discipline.
• Manage and coordinate with interdisciplinary design teams.
• Mentor and develop junior technical engineering staff.
• Assist project manager with project planning and delivery process.
• Ensure the highest standards of quality and prompt delivery of project outputs to satisfy the client's requirements.
• Contribute to the preparation of engineering proposals.
• Act as coordination liaison between the project teams and different internal stakeholders, ensuring good communication and collaboration
• Contribute to a team environment that supports RVA’s core values.
• Other duties as assigned and appropriate for this position.

Qualifications:

Our ideal candidate must have:

• 7-9+ years of demonstrated industry knowledge and experience in the design and construction of water and wastewater treatment and pumping facilities projects including water pumping stations, sewage pumping stations, water and wastewater treatment plants, etc.
• Possess a strong ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with staff and clients, demonstrating excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Familiar with local design and construction standards and requirements for permits and approvals.
• Be a team builder with flexibility to be able to adjust to changing priorities
• Municipal and Private client contacts and relationships, and experience in engineering consultant roles are an asset

Your better starts here

We don’t settle for less, and neither should you. As it happens, offering great benefits to our people is entirely possible: the numbers work out. Happy teams mean happy clients. It’s just that simple. From recruitment to flexibility, learning to leadership, wellness to inclusion, we give our people the tools they need to outperform in their careers and build lasting connections with our clients, our culture, and each other.

• Competitive compensation packages and performance-based bonuses
• Health, paramedical, vision, and dental coverage
• A flexible vacation policy that lets you determine your time off based on your other responsibilities and needs
• Top-up plans for new and expecting parents
• Firm-paid holidays, summer and winter breaks, and other leaves of absence that cover everything from extra family time, jury duty, or even completing a degree
• RVA Group Pension Plan with match Global Travel Assist Program that provides emergency out-of-country medical protection for you and your eligible family members on personal and business trips
• Access to a variety of free services (e.g., employee and family assistance programs, nutrition advice, caregiver support) and employee discounts (e.g., sports and entertainment tickets, major brands, insurance plans)
• Flexible and alternative work arrangements around core hours, including telecommuting and work-from-home options

Compensation Range

The salary range for this position is: $85,000-$135,000

Compensation for this role will be determined based on a variety of factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business needs.

Diversity, Inclusion, and Accommodations:

At RVA, we are committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate. RVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, colour, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, marital status, disability, or any other protected status. If you require any special accommodations, please advise Human Resources. Any information received relating to accommodations will be treated as confidential.

At RVA, we use AI in our applicant tracking system to improve the efficiency and fairness of recruitment. Your application may be reviewed by both AI and our hiring team for a thorough evaluation.