The Opportunity:
WATT has a new opportunity for a Sr. Civil Engineer to grow and develop our Civil team in Edmonton. The Sr. Civil Engineer is responsible for the planning, design, and management of land development and municipal civil engineering projects. This includes overseeing project teams, coordinating with other departments as necessary, and ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements. The role requires advanced technical knowledge, leadership skills, and the ability to manage complex projects from conception to completion.
The successful candidate will be involved in various civil projects and must have a proven track record that includes earning client trust and cultivating teams that deliver high-quality work. You are passionate about the work you do and naturally prioritize WATT’s values - Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect and Teamwork. Additionally, you will be actively involved in business development activities to expand WATT’s client base and project portfolio.
Why work for us:
- Positive workplace culture - We offer a competitive suite of benefits and programs, including an employer paid benefit plan, generous sick days and vacation time, Group Deferred Profit Sharing, Health Savings/ Tax Savings Account, performance bonuses and competitive salaries. WATT is a privately-owned firm that is proud to include employee ownership.
- Workplace balance & flexibility - Whether you are an emerging professional that still wants time to see the world, a new parent craving a schedule that works better for your family, or an experienced senior professional looking to downshift, our workplace offers many flexible arrangements that can better blend work and your personal life.
- Collaborative leadership - Our organization believes strongly in diverse and collaborative leadership. Wherever possible we provide opportunities for all staff to be involved in shaping and improving the work we do, contributing to the development of our organization, and setting a course for the future.
- We walk (and bike) the talk - We are focused on creating safer, more sustainable, and livable communities and we take action in our own offices and regions. Our offices are centrally located and equipped to support travel to them on foot, by bike and e-scooter and by transit.
- Agility, innovation, and responsiveness – As a smaller consulting company, we are proud of our ability to respond quickly to new ideas and opportunities, as well as challenges as they arise. We are a company of fun, warm, innovative and solution-focused individuals and we welcome (and invite!) other like-minded folks to contribute to a more positive future together with us.
You will be responsible for:
- Planning, developing, and managing civil projects.
- Attending, contributing to, and leading internal and external project meetings.
- Engaging and working with clients and municipal and utility authorities to obtain approvals for projects.
- Presenting technical material in innovative ways for review by technical and non-technical audiences.
- Reviewing deliverables for accuracy.
- Ensuring all engineering work is carried out in accordance with accepted industry standards, company procedures, and client expectations.
- Coordinating with multiple divisions, to bring a multidiscipline and holistic approach to projects.
- Staying current with advancements in civil engineering technology and practices.
- Mentoring, leading, and supporting the development and growth of new team members.
- Fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and productive culture.
- Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities.
- Developing and maintaining relationships with potential clients, partners, and stakeholders.
- Participating in local Professional Associations.
What you bring to WATT:
- A Bachelors or Masters degree in Civil Engineering.
- Registration with APEGA as a Professional Engineer.
- 10 years minimum experience in Civil Engineering projects.
- A proven track record of developing and strengthening client relationships.
- Excellent communication, leadership, problem solving, mentoring, writing, and people skills.
- A team player attitude, and the ability to motivate and lead by example.
- The ability to exhibit a high degree of motivation, strategic planning, self-starting capability, and able to work autonomously.
- HEART values – Honestly, excellence, accountability, respect, teamwork.
- Critical thinking skills for problem solving able to manage and develop business relationships.
Job accountability:
- Active participation in job process improvements.
- Performance of key job responsibilities in an accurate, efficient, courteous, and enthusiastic manner.
- Strong sense of engineering judgement and sensitivity to cost.
- Active team membership, by cooperating and communicating relevant information with managers and coworkers.
- Compliance with Company Policy.
- Appropriate self-management (punctuality, absences).
Please Note: WATT Consulting Group is a dynamic and growing organization, as a result the above role and responsibilities may change as the requirements of WATT Consulting Group business change.