Civil Engineer

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 is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer to join our Grande Prairie, AB team. This role is ideal for a Professional Engineer with strong leadership, proven design expertise, and the ability to guide teams through the successful delivery of diverse civil engineering projects.

You’ll work closely with municipalities and cities on a wide range of infrastructure, construction, and roadway projects, with opportunities to further develop your leadership, project management, technical design, and business development skills within a wellestablished multidisciplinary firm.

The ideal candidate is a selfstarter with strong people leadership skills, a passion for client relationships, and a drive to deliver successful projects. You’ll thrive in a mature, privately held organization that values initiative, collaboration, and longterm community impact.

Our awardwinning engineers challenge conventional thinking and design with the longterm needs of communities in mind. From junior staff to senior leadership, we work as true partners to solve client challenges across municipal infrastructure, transportation, water resources, land development, and related disciplines - creating lasting local impact.

What You’ll Do

• Develop new business opportunities and build strategic relationships with key clients, agencies, and partners.
• Work directly with clients while leading the project management of their projects.
• Lead diverse civil projects from proposal through commissioning, including planning, design, and execution.
• Produce and oversee detailed engineering designs, drawings, and specifications for municipal and private land development projects, ensuring compliance with client and regulatory standards.
• Deliver projects across a range of civil disciplines, including water and wastewater infrastructure, transportation, roadworks, bridges, erosion protection, grading and drainage, site servicing, outdoor recreational facilities, and infrastructure upgrades.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams while mentoring and supporting junior and intermediate engineers and technical staff.
• Develop engineering designs from preliminary concepts and sketches using Civil 3D and other technical software as required.
• Coordinate and prepare approval documents, construction and development cost estimates, tender packages, and contracts.
• Collaborate with geomatics, materials testing, and environmental teams to support a holistic approach to project delivery.
• Ensure project schedules, budgets, and quality control standards are met.
• Complete field inspections to monitor work quality and progress.

What You’ll Bring

• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
• Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university.
• Experience in a construction or engineering consulting environment is an asset.
• Ability to work well in a collaborative, team environment.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, water and sewer modelling software, Excel, and related design tools.
• Demonstrated sound business development and client liaison skills and a keen entrepreneurial spirit
• High attention to detail, productivity, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with all government levels, construction contractors, and developers.

What Can We Offer You?

The salary range for this position is $100,000 - $140,000 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 and share ownership potential.
• 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 o r 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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