Senior Civil Lead Engineer

Hatch Ltd.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hatch Ltd. in Calgary, Alberta, seeks a Senior Civil Lead Engineer to lead civil design on mining, energy and infrastructure projects. You’ll oversee site preparation, grading, drainage, roads, paving, and earth structures, coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams.

The role emphasizes leadership, mentoring junior engineers, and delivering safe, innovative, and sustainable solutions. You’ll drive design quality, QA/QC, and timely project completion while aligning with Hatch’s global standards.

Qualifications

• Civil Engineering degree from a recognized engineering program.
• Licensed Engineer within the province of Alberta preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant industry experience (i.e. mining, energy or infrastructure).
• Drainage design, storm sewers design, and storm management.
• Hydrology and hydraulics.
• Thorough understanding of the design process including the application of civil design software packages.
• Previous design experience in bulk earthworks, site grading, storm drainage, access and haul roads and earth structures for large size projects.
• Ability to deal with competing priorities and manage time appropriately.
• Previous experience leading, mentoring and motivating junior civil engineers.
• Dedicated team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills; will be self-motivated, quick to deliver on projects.
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions.

Responsibilities

• Leading the civil project team through to completion of assigned projects in areas of bulk earthworks, site drainage, mine and plant roads and earth and mine tailings structures design.
• QA/QC of design calculations and contract documents.
• Assuming responsibilities of discipline practice on assigned project scope.
• Working collaboratively with the project managers and multi-discipline design teams.
• Quality control – Drawing and calculations checking and verification.

Skills

7+ years experience

Bulk earthworks

Site grading

Storm drainage

Drainage design

Storm sewer design

Storm management

Hydrology

Hydraulics

Civil design software

Access roads

Haul roads

Earth structures

Mentoring juniors

Team leadership

Interpersonal communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

P.Eng. license in Alberta

Job description

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Senior Civil Lead Engineer

Date: Sep 21, 2026

Company: Hatch

Requisition ID:101794

Job Category:Engineering

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining , energy , and infrastructure ,our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally.

Our Project Delivery Group (PDG) is a dynamic team of professionals passionately committed to world-class project delivery across the globe.With expertise in sustainable studies, asset building and operations, and industry-leading efficiencies, our best-in-class team leverages methodologies, governance and systems that are unparalleled in the engineering space. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

Hatch has an opportunity for a Senior Civil Engineer to work on several ongoing projects from our Calgary office. This person will for perform general civil engineering and design activities involving site preparation, grading, drainage, roads, paving, etc. for mining and heavy industrial projects. If you looking for an opportunity to lead projects civil projects related to mining, energy or infrastructure sectors, this is a great opportunity. At Hatch we give our engineers the opportunity to take on as much challenge they can handle. We feel that you are the driver of your career and our leaderships is here to support you in achieving your goals.

Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Leading the civil project team through to completion of assigned projects in areas of bulk earthworks, site drainage, mine and plant roads and earth and mine tailings structures design.
• QA/QC of design calculations and contract documents.
• Assuming responsibilities of discipline practice on assigned project scope.
• Working collaboratively with the project managers and multi-discipline design teams.
• Quality control – Drawing and calculations checking and verification.

Qualifications:

• Civil Engineering degree from a recognized engineering program
• Licensed Engineer within the province of Albertapreferred
• Minimum 7 years of relevant industry experience (i.e. mining, energy or infrastructure)
• Drainage design, storm sewers design, and storm management
• Hydrology and hydraulics
• Thorough understanding of the design process including the application of civil design software packages.
• Previous design experience in bulk earthworks, site grading, storm drainage, access and haul roads and earth structures for large size projects.
• Ability to deal with competing priorities and manage time appropriately.
• Previous experience leading, mentoring and motivating junior civil engineers
• Dedicated team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills; will be self-motivated, quick to deliver on projects
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.