Senior Civil Engineer - Underground Electric Distribution

Actalent; New Westminster; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer (Professional of Record) to provide technical leadership and accountability for civil work on BC Hydro underground electrical distribution projects. The role focuses on delivering designs that meet EGBC requirements and BC Hydro standards.

The candidate will oversee design teams, coordinate with municipalities and contractors, and perform critical reviews and constructability assessments. Hybrid work Model is in effect.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Registered P.Eng. in good standing with EGBC.
• 5+ years civil engineering experience supporting electrical distribution utility projects.
• Experience delivering underground civil works.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Professional of Record for civil engineering deliverables for electrical distribution projects.
• Review, approve, and seal designs per EGBC requirements.
• Lead civil design activities for underground electrical distribution infrastructure.
• Perform engineering calculations, design reviews, and constructability assessments.
• Ensure designs comply with BC Hydro standards, municipal requirements, codes, and best practices.
• Prepare and review engineering reports, memos, permit submissions, and design criteria.
• Coordinate with BC Hydro, municipalities, regulators, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Provide technical support during construction, including field reviews and RFI responses.
• Support project planning, scheduling, cost estimating, and risk management.
• Travel within British Columbia as required.

Skills

P.Eng. EGBC

Project leadership

Underground utility design

Communication skills

Regulatory coordination

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

Job description

Actalent is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer (Professional of Record) to provide technical leadership and accountability for civil work on BC Hydro underground electrical distribution projects. The role focuses on delivering designs that meet EGBC requirements and BC Hydro standards.

The candidate will oversee design teams, coordinate with municipalities and contractors, and perform critical reviews and constructability assessments. Hybrid work Model is in effect.