Based in Western Canada for over 110 years, McElhanney offers innovative and practical engineering, surveying, mapping, planning, landscape architecture, and environmental services. 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 wide-ranging projects, high levels of autonomy, opportunities for career development, excellent total compensation and benefits package, and collaborating with a team of great professionals.

Based in Western Canada for over 110 years, McElhanney offers innovative and practical engineering, surveying, mapping, planning, landscape architecture, and environmental services. 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.

McElhanney is looking for an experienced Intermediate/Senior Civil Engineer who is a team player to join the our growing team. In this role, you’ll work on meaningful projects that directly impact development across local communities, while building strong, lasting relationships along the way. You’re someone who is goal-oriented, thrives in a team environment, and takes pride in mentoring and supporting junior technical staff.

As part of our engineering team, you’ll contribute to a wide range of municipal and infrastructure projects, delivering practical, sustainable solutions that make a real difference. Beyond technical work, you’ll have opportunities to think strategically, contribute to business development,



and play an active role in team leadership and growth. You’ll collaborate with a diverse network of professionals, including civil, transportation, water/wastewater, geotechnical, and structural engineers, as well as geomatics and environmental specialists.

With access to expertise across our regional offices, you’ll benefit from the resources and opportunities of a large, multidisciplinary firm, combined with the supportive, close-knit culture of a local team. This role reports to the Prince George office; however, the successful candidate may be based out of any McElhanney office within British Columbia. Provide detailed production of engineering designs, drawings and specifications for various civil projects including new municipal utilities, road works, bridges and culverts, water and wastewater, and infrastructure upgrades.

Manage projects from planning through completion, including client communication, budgeting, scheduling and overall project coordination. Work from preliminary concepts and sketches into engineering designs, plans and project informational requirements, using Civil 3D, as well as other technical software as needed. Coordinate and assist in the preparation of documents required for approvals, prepare construction cost estimates, tender documents, and contracts, prepare contract documents, as well as coordinate with other team members to ensure schedules,



budgets and quality control standards are achieved.

Assist with construction management and contract administration, including field reviews and safety leadership visits. Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior engineers and technical staff. Work with other team members to ensure schedules, budgets, and quality control standards are achieved and maintained.

Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university with6+ years’ of relevant civil design experience.

Experience managing engineering projects, including taking professional accountability for designs, scheduling, budgets, and client communication. Effective people, client and project management skills. Maternity and parental leave top up program, health and dental coverage, RRSP matching, and Employee & Family Assistance Program.

A culture of respect and inclusion for all. Attractive total compensation package including a generous bonus plan. Reimbursement for dues, educational assistance, mentorship program, workshops, and committee involvement.

Relocation Support: 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.

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📌 Senior Civil Engineer (drainage) (Prince George)
🏢 McElhanney
📍 Prince George