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Senior Utilities Engineer

McElhanney
Department:Project Management
Type:ON-SITE
Region:Vancouver, British Columbia
Location:Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Experience:Mid-Senior level
Salary:CAD124,440 - CAD163,200
Skills:
CIVIL ENGINEERINGUTILITY DESIGNPROJECT MANAGEMENTCIVIL 3DWATER INFRASTRUCTUREWASTEWATER INFRASTRUCTUREMUNICIPAL ENGINEERINGCONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
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Job Description

Posted on: August 25, 2025

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 33 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 a unique opportunity for a Civil Engineer to join our team in Vancouver, BC. We have developed a successful utility design and construction group in the Vancouver region and are looking for a senior engineer to bring additional expertise to the team. You will expand our expertise and capabilities on large and complex utility projects including welded steel watermains, sanitary interceptors, and marine crossings in addition to supporting our ongoing projects across western Canada. Not only is this an amazing opportunity for you to step into a key role that will help you take your career to the next level, but you will also work with bright, junior and intermediate engineers who are fully capable of supporting you from proposal to construction. In this role, your primary responsibilities are to lead complex utility projects, provide detailed design support in production of engineering designs, drawings, and specifications, and assist in pursuit, project management, proposal and delivery of local and regional projects. Working closely with our Division and Branch Managers and operational teams, the successful candidate can rely on a very capable and established interdisciplinary team. Our award-winning engineers embrace a trailblazing spirit by challenging conventional thinking, questioning the status-quo and expressing our passion to use engineering to make the world a better place. We recognize that our projects must serve the interests of our communities for the long term. From our most junior recruits to senior management, we are partners in solving our clients’ challenges while making high impact on our local communities. What You’ll Do

  • Provide detailed production of engineering assessments, designs, drawings and specifications for various municipal and private land development civil projects
  • Design opportunities include water and wastewater infrastructure, transportation, retaining structures, erosion protection, grading and drainage design, site servicing.
  • 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 development and construction cost estimates, tender documents and contracts, and coordinate with other team members to ensure schedules, budgets and quality control standards are achieved.
  • Complete field inspections to monitor the quality and progress of the work being performed.

What You’ll Bring

  • P.Eng with 10 - 20 years’ experience in a similar role with past experience leading and mentoring interdisciplinary team of junior and intermediate engineers.
  • Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university.
  • Experience in a consulting engineering environment an asset, but not required.
  • High productivity, attention to detail, and effective verbal and written communication skills.

What Can We Offer You? The salary range for this position is $124,440 - $163,200 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 and share ownership potential.
  • Professional Development: Reimbursement for dues, educational assistance, mentorship program, internal committees, workshops, and committee involvement.
  • Career Progression: Support and mentorship to shape a career path that fits your goals.

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. To learn more about our recognition as Canada's Top 100 Employers (2024), visit Top Employer: McElhanney Ltd. (canadastop100.com). Visit us on Glassdoor to learn more about our employee experience. Our Purpose: Amaze our clients. Care for our communities. Empower our people. McElhanney is aware of activities where individuals have received fraudulent job offers. Please be advised that McElhanney will not ask applicants for any form of monetary exchange at any point in the recruitment process. To learn more visit: www.mcelhanney.com/careers/fraud-warning. The disclosure of your information in accordance with this Policy and applicable law, including to third party service providers may result in your personal information being transferred outside of Canada, including to the United States. Such transferred personal information may be subject to the laws of these other countries and the laws of other countries regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information may be different from the laws of Canada.

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