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 Intermediate Water Resources Engineer to join our growing team in Vancouver, Victoria or Nanaimo, BC. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional who is ready to take on greater technical responsibility, contribute to project delivery, and further develop their project management and client relationship skills. In this role, you will contribute to a wide range of hydrotechnical and civil infrastructure projects across British Columbia.

Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and stakeholders, you will lead technical studies, engineering design, project coordination, and project delivery. This role is well suited to someone with a strong technical foundation, experience coordinating projects, and an interest in growing into a Project Manager role. You will also have opportunities to support and lead business development initiatives and help strengthen client relationships within the water resources sector.

Lead and contribute to engineering assessments and designs for water distribution, sanitary collection, stormwater conveyance systems,



river engineering, flood modeling, mapping and risk analysis, environmental hydraulics, aquatic habitat enhancement, and related water resources projects. Prepare and review technical drawings, hydraulic analyses, calculations, design reports, specifications, and other project deliverables. Coordinate project delivery activities, including scope development, scheduling, budgeting, resource planning, client communications, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Participate in field investigations, site inspections, construction services, and regulatory approval processes to support successful project delivery. Support and progressively lead project management responsibilities, including project administration, stakeholder engagement, and client coordination. Contribute to business development activities through proposal preparation, client meetings, relationship building, and identifying opportunities for current work.

Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers and technical staff. Degree in Civil, Environmental, or Water Resources Engineering, with a focus on water-related disciplines. ~6+ years of relevant experience, preferably within a consulting engineering environment. ~ Registered,



or eligible for immediate registration, as a Professional Engineer (P.Experience in storm, sanitary or water network modelling and civil infrastructure design. ~ Project management or coordination experience, including exposure to project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and client engagement. ~ Experience or interest in business development, including proposal writing and client relationship management. ~ Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the preparation of technical reports, proposals, and presentations. ~ Balance your personal and skilled commitments. Flexible hours to fit your lifestyle.

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 and share ownership potential.

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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📌 Engineer, Water Resources Engineering (Vancouver)
🏢 McElhanney
📍 Vancouver