About McElhanney

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 1,500 staff members in 31 locations, we provide qualified staff with share‑holding options and a culture of collaboration, autonomy, career development, and an excellent total compensation and benefits package.

Opportunity

McElhanney is looking for an experienced Intermediate/Senior Civil Engineer who is a team player to join our growing team. In this role, you’ll work on meaningful projects that directly impact development across local communities, build strong relationships, and mentor junior technical staff.

As part of our engineering team, you’ll contribute to municipal and infrastructure projects, delivering practical, sustainable solutions. You’ll also have opportunities to think strategically, contribute to business development, and play a role in team leadership and growth.

Location

This role reports to the Prince George office; however, the successful candidate may be based out of any McElhanney office within British Columbia.

What You’ll Do

- Build business and seek opportunities that will grow the skill set of the team.
- 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 and other technical software as needed.
- Coordinate and assist in the preparation of documents required for approvals,



prepare construction cost estimates, tender documents, contracts and other contract documents, ensuring 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.

What You’ll Bring

- Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university with 6+ years’ of relevant civil design experience.
- Registration in positive standing as a Qualified Engineer (P.Eng. or eligibility for registration) in British Columbia.
- Experience managing engineering projects, including taking professional accountability for designs, scheduling, budgets, and client communication.
- Effective people, client and project management skills.
- Sound business acumen and a keen entrepreneurial spirit.

Salary range: $105,000 to $155,000 per annum.

Benefits

- Comprehensive benefits: maternity and parental leave top‑up program, health and dental coverage, RRSP matching, and Employee & Family Assistance Program.
- Safe and inclusive workplace culture.
- Attractive total compensation package including a generous bonus plan.
- Professional development: reimbursement for dues, educational assistance, mentorship program, workshops, and committee involvement.
- Career progression: support and mentorship to shape a career path that fits your goals.
- Relocation support: financial assistance if applicable.

We 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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📌 Intermediate/Senior Civil Engineer - Remote Friendly (Vancouver)
🏢 McElhanney
📍 Vancouver