Senior Engineer - Civil Site

Qualus; Vancouver; Remote; CAD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

RRSP match

Paid time off and holidays

Parental Leave

Job summary

Qualus is seeking a Senior Engineer - Civil Site for our T&D Canada operations in Vancouver, BC or Calgary, AB. You will lead civil site design for substations, coordinating with other disciplines and clients to deliver reliable power infrastructure.

You will mentor junior engineers, ensure compliance with Canadian codes, and manage design deliverables from concept through construction, across a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Civil engineering degree + Canadian P.Eng. or eligibility to register with EGBC (or equivalent).
• 12+ years of civil engineering design experience.
• Experience with utility substations (grading, drainage, stormwater, earthworks, access roads).
• Knowledge of Canadian codes/standards incl. OH&S and municipal/environmental regs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide civil design, QA/QC review and calculations from concept to detailed design for substation sites.
• Perform analyses using Civil 3D, AutoCAD, GIS and hydraulic/drainage tools.
• Prepare and review design documents, reports and drawings.
• Review vendor/contractor documents against project specs and standards.
• Respond to field requests and deliver data to clients.

Skills

Civil design

Substation design

Project leadership

Engineering software

Education

Civil Engineering degree

P.Eng.

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

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

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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.

We are committed to a secure and transparent hiring process. We do not request payment or sensitive personal information, such as Social Security numbers or banking details, during the application process. Please use caution and verify opportunities through our official channels.

Job Locations

CA-BC-Vancouver | CA-AB-Calgary

Category

Engineering & Advisory

Position Type

Regular Full Time

Remote

Yes

Salary Range

115,000.00/Year - 140,000.00/Year CAD

ID

2026-5760