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 1,400 staff members in 31 locations, we are proud to offer qualified staff with shareholding options in our company. 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.
The Opportunity
McElhanney has an exciting opportunity for a Civil Engineer to join our team in Lloydminster, AB. We’re looking for an experienced Professional Engineer with strong design skills and proven leadership potential to guide project teams in delivering a wide range of civil engineering projects. Our ideal candidate brings experience working with municipalities, rural communities, and counties on infrastructure, construction, and roadworks initiatives.
In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your leadership, project management, technical design, and business development skills, all while contributing to a well-established and respected team. If you’re a self-starter with a passion for building communities and driving project success, we’d love to hear from you.
At McElhanney, our award-winning engineers challenge convention, prioritize community impact, and thrive in a collaborative environment. From junior recruits to senior leaders, we work together to deliver innovative solutions across municipal infrastructure, transportation, land development, water resources, and more.
What You’ll Do
- Provide detailed design support in the production of engineering designs, drawings, and specifications, meeting all client and approval agency requirements, including new municipal utilities and road works, local government utility rehabilitation and renewal projects, and land development projects.
- Coordinate and assist in the preparation of documents required for approvals, calculations, prepare development and construction cost estimates, tender documents, and contracts.
- Coordinate with team members to ensure schedules, budgets and quality control standards are achieved.
- Manage client communications and ensure all client requirements are met throughout the design and reporting process.
- Provides technical mentorship and guidance to junior engineers and technical staff.
What You’ll Bring
- 3+ years of experience in a similar role with a degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university.
- Registration in good standing as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Alberta or another provincial regulator.
- Proficiency in the application of design software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, water, and sewer modelling commercial software, Excel, and/or other related software.
- High productivity, attention to detail, effective verbal and written communication skills, and an ability to work well in a team environment.
- Experience with all government levels, construction contractors and approving authorities.
- Experience working in a construction or consulting environment is an asset.
- Ability to travel for occasional site visits and valid (or in progress) Class 5 driver’s license.
What Can We Offer You?
The salary range for this position is $82,000 - $120,000 per annum. McElhanney offers fair compensation that is commensurate with the individual’s education, experience, skills, and professional qualifications. The posted base salary/wage range is representative of the required level of qualifications and experience for the position as noted in the job posting. The salary offered will be based on the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate.
- Work-Life Harmony: Balance your personal and professional commitments. Flexible hours to fit your lifestyle.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Maternity and parental leave top up program, health and dental coverage, RRSP matching, and Employee & Family Assistance Program.
- Safe & Inclusive Workplace: A culture of respect and inclusion for all.
- Compensation: 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.
This role is designated as a safety sensitive position.
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. If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements outlined. We’re interested in getting to know you and explore the unique contributions you can bring to McElhanney!
If this is the opportunity for you, apply now or visit www.mcelhanney.com/careers to learn more. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Learn more about our recognition here: McElhanney Requalifies as a Gold Standard Best Managed Company!
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Our Purpose: Amaze our clients. Care for our communities. Empower our people.
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