Senior Civil Engineer, Community and Resort Development

Clear Destination Inc.; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous bonus plan

Employee ownership

Flexible hours & locations

Health & dental coverage

RRSP matching

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Job summary

McElhanney invites an experienced Senior Civil Engineer, Land Development, to lead multidisciplinary community and resort development projects in Alberta. You’ll drive technical excellence, client leadership, and growth across Bow Valley markets.

Based in Calgary or Canmore, you will manage design delivery, coordinate with engineers, technologists and support staff, and build lasting client relationships while guiding project portfolios toward strategic objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering required.
• P.Eng. in good standing in Alberta preferred.
• 10+ years in land development engineering consulting with client-facing responsibilities.
• Strong design standards knowledge and approvals experience.
• Proven track record delivering land development projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex development projects from concept through completion, ensuring quality, schedule, and budget objectives.
• Be the lead client liaison for key accounts, understanding client needs.
• Prepare, review, and seal technical reports, drawings, proposals, budgets, and project documentation.
• Provide mentorship and leadership to project teams including engineers, technologists, and support staff.
• Drive account expansion and cross-selling of services to clients.
• Mentor cross-functional project teams and partner with senior management to shape strategy.

Skills

Client leadership

Project management

Communication

Team leadership

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

P.Eng. Alberta

Job description

The Opportunity

McElhanney has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Civil Engineer, Land Development to join our growing team. In this role, you will lead multidisciplinary community and resort development projects, with a focus on civil engineering. You will also serve as a primary point of contact for key clients, fostering long‑term relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and supporting the continued growth of our business.

This role offers an exciting opportunity for a well‑rounded professional looking to advance their career by combining technical excellence, client leadership, and strategic growth responsibilities.

This position may be based in Calgary or Canmore, Alberta.

What You’ll Do

As the Civil Engineer of Record and Client Manager, you will lead complex development projects from concept through completion, ensuring quality, schedule, and budget objectives are achieved.

Our work spans a diverse range of site servicing and subdivision projects across community, resort, commercial, and residential development. From ski resorts and spas to outdoor recreation destinations, affordable housing, and growing communities, our portfolio reflects the unique needs of the Bow Valley and beyond. As a leading service provider in Canmore, Banff, Lake Louise, and Kananaskis, we are expanding across Alberta and Eastern BC. The successful candidate will independently lead the design and delivery of projects that support this growth.

You will also:

• Serve as the lead client liaison for key accounts, ensuring a deep understanding of client needs.
• Prepare, review and seal technical reports, drawings, proposals, budgets, and project documentation.
• Provide mentorship and leadership to project teams including engineers, technologists, and support staff.
• Drive account expansion, including building new relationships and cross‑selling value‑added services.
• Mentor and manage cross‑functional project teams (engineers, planners, surveyors), developing talent in the organization.
• Partner with senior management to shape the strategic direction of our project portfolio and client engagement model.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field; registration in good standing as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) in Alberta.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in land development engineering consulting, with demonstrated capabilities in project management and client‑facing responsibilities.
• Proven track record delivering land development projects.
• Solid knowledge of design standards, contract administration, and approval processes.
• Strong communicator and team leader, with a collaborative and mentoring approach.
• Skilled in managing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced consulting environment.

What Can We Offer You?

The salary range for this position is $120,000 - $165,000 per annum. McElhanney offers fair compensation that is commensurate with the individual’s education, experience, skills, and professional qualifications. The posted base salary/wage range is representative of the required level of qualifications and experience for the position as noted in the job posting. The salary offered will be based on the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate.

• Compensation: Attractive total compensation package including a generous bonus plan linked to corporate performance and shared success. This role is eligible for share ownership, subject to demonstrated performance in the role, and Board approval. As an employee‑owned firm, our ownership model is a key differentiator, fostering a strong culture, and exceptional employee retention.
• Work‑Life Harmony: Balance your personal and professional commitments. Flexible hours and work locations to fit your lifestyle.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Maternity and parental leave top up program, health and dental coverage, RRSP matching, and Employee & Family Assistance Program.
• Safe & Inclusive Workplace: Respectful environment supporting professional growth.
• Professional Development: Reimbursement for dues, educational assistance, mentorship program, internal committees, workshops, and committee involvement.

This role is designated as safety sensitive position.