Senior Civil - Wet Utilities Engineer

Egis; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

Job summary

Egis Canada is seeking a Senior Civil – Wet Utilities Engineer in Vancouver, BC to lead civil and wet utilities components on major municipal and transportation projects, from concept through detailed design and construction.

You will manage scope, mentor teams, support proposals and business growth within large infrastructure programs, focusing on water, drainage, and sanitary systems and coordinating with dry utilities and transportation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in municipal civil engineering or related fields.
• Experience leading teams and managing projects.
• Experience with transportation infrastructure design and delivery.
• Fluent English; French is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support Major Projects in Canada under the Project Manager.
• Oversee team performance to meet goals and deadlines.
• Lead civil / utilities components from inception to completion (water main relocation, storm and sanitary design, and related activities).
• Mentor staff and resolve conflicts to maintain efficiency.
• Prepare technical designs, specifications, reports and proposals.
• Develop client relationships and pursue new business opportunities in municipal infrastructure.
• Lead RFQ and RFP proposals, delivering client-focused solutions.
• Manage project budgets and monitor financial performance.
• Oversee schedules to ensure on-time delivery and alignment with goals.
• Develop strategies to expand market presence and revenue growth.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Engineering degree with Ing. or P.Eng. designation preferred

Job description

About Us

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Your future starts here.
Join Egis, where your ambition meets unparalleled growth opportunities. As we continue to expand within Canada, we're looking for talented professionals like you to be a part of our innovative team. Imagine working alongside over 1,000 top-tier engineers, architects, and planners, all dedicated to shaping the future of infrastructure and development.

About the Role

The Senior Civil – Wet Utilities Engineer is a senior‑level infrastructure engineering role based in Vancouver, BC, Canada, supporting the delivery of major municipal and transportation projects. The position leads civil and wet utilities components within multidisciplinary project teams, with responsibility for advancing projects from early concept through detailed design and construction phases.

The role focuses on water, storm, and sanitary infrastructure, including water main relocation and sizing, drainage systems, and integration with roadway rehabilitation and reconstruction activities. Work is delivered within public‑sector and regulated municipal environments, requiring coordination with transportation, dry utilities, and other infrastructure disciplines.

The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in municipal civil engineering, wet utilities design, and project leadership, with the ability to manage technical scope, mentor teams, and contribute to proposal development and business growth initiatives within large infrastructure programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Project Manager, the Civil/Utilities Lead, will be responsible for supporting the overall success of Major Projects in Canada.
• Oversee team performance to ensure project goals and deadlines are met.
• Lead and manage the civil / utilities components of major projects from inception to completion (this could include but, is not limited to, water main relocation and sizing, storm and sanitary design, as well as supporting other dry utilities and transportation activities such as road rehabilitation/reconstruction and drainage improvements).
• Provide mentorship and resolve conflicts to maintain efficiency and collaboration.
• Advancing projects from concept to construction, ensuring compliance with standards and client needs.
• Prepare technical designs, specifications, reports, and proposals.
• Understand industry trends while building strong client relationships.
• Pursue new business opportunities in municipal infrastructure and public sector projects.
• Lead RFQ and RFP proposals, delivering innovative, client-focused solutions.
• Manage project budgets and monitor financial performance.
• Oversee schedules to ensure on-time delivery and alignment with goals.
• Develop strategies to expand market presence and boost revenue growth.

What do we need from you

• University degree in Engineering, with an Ing. or P.Eng. designation preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in engineering design, project management, or business development within the municipal sector.
• Demonstrated expertise in transportation infrastructure design and delivery.
• Experience leading and managing teams of professionals.
• Strong analytical, synthesis, and problem-solving abilities, coupled with a detail-oriented mindset.
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Proven organizational capabilities and a flexible, solution-driven approach to challenges.
• Fluency in both written and spoken English - French considered and asset.
• A valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Familiarity with rail and transit projects, considered an asset.

What's in it for you?

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

This role is eligible for a referral bonus in line with the Referral Program. If you have been referred, please provide the name of the employee who has referred you at the time of your application.

At Egis, we embrace innovation to tackle challenges and utilize AI in our recruitment process under stringent ethics and compliance policies and in alignment with our values of being a Responsible Company, a People First Company and a Creative Company. Committed to diversity, growth and collaboration, we may leverage AI to support the recruitment process.

Egis Canada is an equal opportunities employer offering a competitive salary and benefits to those with the skills suited to the needs of our clients.The salary range advertised may exceed the range based on several factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.