Senior Environmental Engineer

McElhanney Ltd.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Environmental Engineer/Scientist to join their dynamic team in Alberta. This role involves leading various environmental projects, ensuring client satisfaction, and mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating strong project management and report writing skills. With a commitment to safety and environmental excellence, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful projects while enjoying a supportive workplace culture that values professional development and inclusion.

Benefits

Flexible work hours

Extended health & dental coverage

Healthcare spending account

RRSP matching

Maternity leave top-up

Parental leave

Performance Bonus Plan

Financial assistance with relocation

Employee and Family assistance program

Professional development support

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant work experience in environmental engineering.
• Registered professional designation in Alberta is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental site assessments and client management.
• Champion workplace safety and prepare health and safety plans.
• Mentor junior and intermediate environmental staff.

Skills

Environmental Site Assessments

Project Management

Client Management

Report Writing

Mentoring

Attention to Detail

Business Acumen

Education

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.)

Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo)

Professional Agrologist (P.Ag)

Job description

Based in Western Canada for over 110 years, McElhanney offers innovative and practical engineering, surveying, mapping, planning, landscape architecture, and environmental services. As a 100% employee-owned and operated firm, with over 1,400 staff members in 33 locations, we are proud to offer qualified staff with shareholding options in our company. At McElhanney, we work in teams to build strong connections with our staff, clients, and local communities. Our employees enjoy working here because of our varied projects, high levels of autonomy, opportunities for career development, excellent total compensation and benefits package, and collaborating with a team of great professionals.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Senior Environmental Engineer/ Scientist to join our growing environmental and engineering teams within Alberta. The successful candidate will be in a leadership role in a variety of projects that will vary from stand-alone environmental projects to integrated design engineering projects involving various engineering disciplines.

The successful candidate will also be an important member of McElhanney’s broader growing environmental group based across BC, Alberta with the opportunity to work with a team of more than 65 environmental professionals with a wide range of expertise.
This is a growth position. We are seeking those who are growth and people orientated. Driven by client satisfaction, service, technical excellence and people management.

Who You Are

As an individual who thrives in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, you will work closely with our environmental and engineering teams to support our client’s needs. You understand the big picture and can help advise internal and external clients on project risks that have the potential to result in schedule delays, cost overruns and future environmental management challenges. As a professional, you appreciate the independence of being part of a smaller service within McElhanney but recognize that we are stronger when working as a multidiscipline team!

What You’ll Be Doing

• Completion of all phases of environmental site assessments (Phase I/II/III ESAs) including proposal preparation, field planning, data interpretation, report review, remediation recommendations
• Client management and development
• Participation in the planning and execution of other environmental projects and field programs
• Being a champion of workplace safety, and preparing and adhering to site-specific health and safety plans
• Assisting with regulatory support and technical submissions to Alberta Environment and Protected Areas, including Record of Site Conditions
• Providing advice and solutions internally and externally to guide design and assist with planning
• Mentoring of junior and intermediate environmental staff

What You’ll Bring

• 15+ years of relevant work experience
• Registration in good standing as a P.Eng., P.Geo, P.Ag. or applicable professional designation in Alberta
• Strong attention to detail and project management capabilities
• Proven report writing experience as a senior technical leader and ability to communicate with teammates
• Ability to work well independently and in a team environment
• Sound business acumen, client liaison skills, and a keen entrepreneurial spirit
• Possession of a valid AB driver’s license is required at the time of hire

What Can We Offer You?

The salary range for this position is $120,000 - $150,000 per annum. McElhanney offers fair compensation that is commensurate with the individual’s education, experience, skills, and professional qualifications. The posted base salary/wage range is representative of the required level of qualifications and experience for the position as noted in the job posting. The salary offered will be based on the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate.

• Flexible work hours to accommodate your lifestyle
• Great benefits, including extended health & dental coverage, healthcare spending account, & RRSP matching
• Maternity leave top-up and parental leave
• Competitive salary and participation in our generous Performance Bonus Plan
• Financial assistance with relocation if applicable
• Opportunity to become a shareholder in an employee-owned firm
• A workplace culture that is characterized by respect and inclusion for all
• Continuous support for your professional development and growth
• Employee and Family assistance program, which offers 24/7 support for all employees and their families either online or over the phone
• Participation in our numerous programs that support our Four Cornerstones: people & communities, clients & partners, processes & technology, and financial

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

At McElhanney, our unwavering commitment lies in cultivating a culture that aligns with our core values and fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate the collective achievements of a team rich in expertise, experiences, and perspectives, and welcome applications from individuals of diverse ethnicities, religions, backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, gender identities, aboriginal statuses, various age groups, and those with disabilities. Requests for accommodations can be made at any stage of the selection process. If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements outlined. We’re interested in getting to know you and explore the unique contributions you can bring to McElhanney!

If this is the opportunity for you, apply now or visit www.mcelhanney.com/careers to learn more. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Our Purpose: Amaze our clients. Care for our communities. Empower our people.