Senior Civil, Construction, Environmental Engineer

Jobtailor; Calgary; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Calgary, AB, is seeking a Senior Waste Management Engineer to lead technical reviews for landfills, gas systems, transfer stations, and organics facilities. You will mentor junior staff, support client outcomes, and oversee QA/QC across complex projects.

The ideal candidate has a P.Eng in Alberta or eligibility, 15+ years in civil/construction or environmental engineering with waste management expertise, and strong communication skills for multi-disciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• P.Eng designation in Alberta or BC or eligibility to obtain registration in the province associated with your home office.
• 15+ years of civil/construction or environmental engineering experience, with strong preference for waste management experience.
• Strong experience in senior technical review, project governance, and QA/QC for engineering deliverables.
• Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships and support business development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and provide senior technical review for waste management projects, including landfill design, landfill gas systems, transfer stations, organics facilities, permitting, operations support, construction management, and inspection.
• Support Project Managers and project teams in delivering complex waste management projects, focusing on quality, technical risk management, QA/QC, schedule, budget, and client outcomes.
• Collaborate with GHD's Engineering Design Organization and other technical disciplines to develop integrated solutions.
• Promote GHD's HSE culture by supporting safe project delivery, monitoring performance, and addressing risks or non-compliance.

Skills

Senior technical review

Client relationship management

Technical mentorship

Written communication

Verbal communication

Team collaboration

Project governance

Education

P.Eng designation Alberta/BC or eligibility

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Autodesk

Microsoft Project

Job description

• Lead and provide senior technical review for waste management projects, including landfill design, landfill gas systems, transfer stations, organics facilities, permitting, operations support, construction management, and inspection
• Support Project Managers and project teams in delivering complex waste management projects, focusing on quality, technical risk management, QA/QC, schedule, budget, and client outcomes
• Build and maintain relationships with municipal, private sector, and First Nation clients
• Support development of new opportunities across Western Canada
• Lead or support technical approaches for proposals, including scope development, methodology, fee assumptions, and delivery strategies
• Provide senior consulting support for landfill design and operations, landfill gas management, compost and organics facilities, transfer stations, waste reduction programs, regulatory compliance, storage, transport, and disposal
• Complete feasibility assessments, technical evaluations, and cost-benefit analyses
• Provide technical mentorship to junior and intermediate staff and support peer reviews
• Collaborate with GHD's Engineering Design Organization and other technical disciplines to develop integrated solutions
• Promote GHD's HSE culture by supporting safe project delivery, monitoring performance, and addressing risks or non-compliance

Requirements

• P.Eng. designation in Alberta or British Columbia, or eligibility to obtain registration in the province associated with your home office
• 15+ years of civil/construction or environmental engineering experience, with strong preference for waste management experience
• Strong technical experience in the design, construction, or operation of waste management facilities, including landfills, landfill gas systems, transfer stations, and organics facilities
• Experience providing senior technical review, project governance, and QA/QC for engineering deliverables
• Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships and support business development
• Experience mentoring junior and intermediate technical staff
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary project teams
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project
• Working knowledge of Autodesk, AutoCAD, or Civil 3D is considered an asset
• Valid Alberta or British Columbia driver's license with a driving record in good standing
• Willingness to travel occasionally for project work, client meetings, and field oversight

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive expertise in waste management engineering, including landfill design, gas management, and operations. Proven ability to lead technical reviews, manage client relationships, and mentor junior staff while ensuring compliance and quality in project delivery.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• P.Eng. Designation
• 15+ Years Waste Management Experience
• Senior Technical Review
• Client Relationship Management
• Technical Mentorship

Hard Skills

• Landfill Design
• Landfill Gas Systems
• Transfer Stations
• Compost Facilities
• Feasibility Assessments
• Technical Evaluations
• Cost-Benefit Analyses
• QA/QC
• Project Governance
• Regulatory Compliance

Soft Skills

• Written Communication
• Verbal Communication
• Team Collaboration
• Client Management

Certifications & Qualifications

• Valid Alberta Driver's License
• Valid British Columbia Driver's License

Industry Keywords

• Waste Management
• Environmental Engineering
• Construction Management
• HSE Culture
• Operations Support

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office
• Autodesk
• AutoCAD
• Civil 3D
• Microsoft Project