Senior Engineer - Civil Site

Qualus

Calgary

On-site

CAD 115,000 - 140,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short/Long-Term Disability

RRSP Match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Job summary

Qualus is seeking a Senior Engineer - Civil Site to join our T&D Canada team, reporting to the Director of Engineering. The role supports civil design and field coordination for substations, located in Vancouver or Calgary and offering exposure to major utilities projects.

Ideal candidates hold a Canadian PE designation (P.Eng) or eligibility, have 12+ years of civil design experience, and are proficient in Civil 3D, AutoCAD, GIS, and drainage modeling.

Qualifications

Canadian PE designation or eligibility with EGBC.
12+ years of civil engineering design experience.
Experience with civil design for utility substations and site works.
Familiar with Canadian codes, safety regs and standards.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Provide civil design, QA/QC review for substations including grading, drainage and earthworks.
Perform analyses with Civil 3D, AutoCAD, GIS and drainage modeling tools.
Prepare design basis memoranda, reports, grading/drainage plans and specs.
Review vendor/contractor documents against project specs.
Respond to field requests and compile as-builts and calculations for clients.
Coordinate project scope, schedule and budget for the civil team.
Maintain relationships with external partners; present to clients.
Lead client meetings or site visits to gather/ deliver design data.
Mentor junior engineers and collaborate across disciplines.

Skills

Communication skills

Mentoring

Education

Civil Engineering Degree

P.Eng or eligible with EGBC

Tools

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

GIS

Job description

Position Overview

Power Your Future with Qualus in our T&D Canada business as a Senior Engineer - Civil Site. Reporting to the Director of Engineering, this position is located in our Vancouver, BC office or our Calgary, AB office. If you have a successful track record in heavy industry and thrive on challenges in a fast-paced environment, this is the opportunity for you.

Responsibilities

Provide civil engineering design, technical support and quality assurance/quality control review including calculations, design, and design drawing reviews from conceptual level to detailed design for substation facilities, including grading, drainage, stormwater management, earthworks, access roads, oil containment systems, fencing, gates, retaining walls, and other site civil infrastructure
Perform civil engineering analyses and design using software such as Civil 3D, AutoCAD, GIS applications, and hydraulic/drainage modeling tools
Preparation and review of detailed design documents including design basis memoranda, design reports, grading and drainage plans, stormwater management reports, construction specifications, field review plans and reports
Review vendor and contractor documents against project specifications and applicable standards
Respond to requests from construction sites and complete project documentation, including as-builts, calculations, and returning data to clients
Coordinate and oversee the development of project resource planning, scope, schedule, and budget for a civil discipline project team
Establish and maintain professional relationships with our external business partners; present information and respond to questions from individual or groups of clients
Direct and/or participate in client meetings/job site visits to collect or deliver design and engineering data
Mentor and develop less experienced engineering team members
Collaborate with other engineering disciplines to ensure integrated project delivery

Minimum Qualifications

Civil Engineering Degree from a recognized university along with a Canadian Professional Engineering Designation (P.Eng.) or the ability to register as a Professional Engineer with EGBC
12+ years of civil engineering design experience
Experience with civil engineering design for utility substations, including grading, drainage, stormwater management, earthworks, oil containment systems, fencing, and access roads
Expertise in applicable Canadian codes and standards, including Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, municipal servicing requirements, environmental regulations, and industry standards applicable to utility infrastructure projects
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Benefits & Compensation

Qualus benefits offered include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability, RRSP Match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays, for those who qualify.

The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Company Overview

Qualus is a leading pure-play power solutions firm and innovator at the forefront of power infrastructure transformation, with differentiated capabilities across grid modernization, resiliency, security, and sustainability. The firm partners with utilities, commercial, industrial, data center, and government clients, and renewable and energy storage developers, offering comprehensive solutions through boutique and integrated advisory, planning, engineering, digital solutions, program management, energy efficiency and specialized field services. Qualus also provides software and technology enabled services and develops breakthrough solutions for critical power industry challenges such as distributed and variable resource integration, emergency management, and secure data exchange. The firm has over 2,000 professionals, with offices throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on any grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation across Canada and the US.

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Job Locations

CA-BC-Vancouver | CA-AB-Calgary

2026-5760