Senior Civil Engineer (Calgary)

Description

The Senior Civil Engineer will lead civil design project teams to create world class designs for new projects, alterations and redevelopments on a variety of projects including power, transmission & distribution, pipeline, industrial, and manufacturing facilities. The Senior Civil Engineer will lead the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting civil plans according to budget constraints, design factors or client needs.

• Lead civil design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers.

• Prepare civil equipment: packaged equipment and construction specifications and data sheets, Request's for Qualifications (RFQ's), technical bid summaries, and purchase recommendations.

• Review civil vendor drawings; data interface with suppliers, clients other engineering disciplines, detailers, designers.

• Participate in development of project schedule, scope, budget staffing planning and construction planning. Responsible for effective management of change orders.

• Applies expert knowledge of commonly used civil concepts, practices, codes and procedures within the civil engineering services industry. Compiles studies and reports. Writes specifications.

• Applies knowledge and experience to complex projects, find's/develops non-standard design solutions.

• Quality review production drawings for a variety of projects and project related data as required by the project managers to verify design compliance with project, client, and industry standards, including constructability.

• Quality review the construction administration including coordination with field personnel to resolve design related installation issues, calculations, field inspections and testing of materials.

• Leads field inspections, installation, measurements or calculations for public and private clients.

• Prepare and present technical reports for clients and industry publications.

• Build effective relationships with existing clients, customers and contractors and develop new business opportunities. Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction goals and expectations are met.

• Participate sales and marketing efforts and identify, lead and manage key pursuits.

• Lead the development of cost proposals and qualification statements to achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance.

• Prepare, present and manage project budgets and cost estimates. Report project performance.

• Provide leadership, guidance and instruction to the civil engineering practice. Mentor and guide less experienced engineers.

• Responsible for QA/QC process adherence.

• Responsible for effective communication with other engineering disciplines.

• Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering or related degree from an accredited program and 7 years civil engineering experience. EPC project experience preferred.

• Or Bachelor Degree in Civil or related Engineering Technology from an accredited program, successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and 7 years civil engineering experience. EPC project experience preferred.

• Or Master Degree in Civil Engineering and 6 years civil engineering experience. EPC project experience preferred.

• Expert knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures.

• Extensive experience with site development, grading, drainage, stormwater management, access roads, and erosion and sediment control.

• Strong experience designing structural steel support structures and connections.

• Strong experience designing equipment foundations, transformer foundations, oil-containment systems, control-building foundations, cable trenches, retaining walls, and other substation structures.

• Knowledge of geotechnical investigations, soil reports, foundation recommendations, settlement considerations, and ground-improvement requirements.

• Experience developing civil calculations, specifications, drawings, material quantities, and construction cost estimates.

• Strong working knowledge of applicable codes and standards, including CSA, NBC, provincial building codes, municipal requirements, and relevant utility standards.

• Strong computer skills (e.g. AutoCAD, MicroStation, BIM (Revit), Civil 3D, PLS, PLS-CADD, RISA-3D, MathCADD), and/or hydraulic, hydrologic, pavement, civil analysis programs.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience with leading the discipline design for large projects and delegating work tasks to team members. Ability to lead execution of work and resolve issues in a team environment.

• Demonstrated critical thinking skills, ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment.

• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to perform quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and specifications.

• Ability to travel.

• Canada Professional Engineer preferred.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.