Civil Engineer, Facilities

Job summary

The Civil Engineer will lead the planning, design, and lifecycle management of complex facility and infrastructure projects from concept to completion. They are responsible for managing budgets, schedules, and consultants while ensuring all work meets safety standards and technical requirements.

Job details

Lead complex infrastructure projects that shape and support critical operations. We are seeking a Civil Engineer, Facilities to manage the planning, design, construction, rehabilitation, and lifecycle management of facilities and infrastructure assets, including buildings, marine structures, roads, utilities, stormwater systems, and site infrastructure. As a technical expert and project leader, you will oversee capital and maintenance projects from concept to completion, manage consultants and contractors, provide engineering guidance, and mentor junior team members while ensuring safe, efficient, and sustainable project delivery. RESPONSIBILITIES * Lead capital and facility infrastructure projects through all project phases. * Manage budgets, schedules, procurement, and stakeholder engagement. * Oversee engineering consultants, contractors, and vendors. * Conduct feasibility studies, condition assessments, and technical reviews. * Review civil and structural designs, specifications, and construction documentation. * Develop repair, rehabilitation, replacement, and asset lifecycle strategies. * Provide technical expertise on applicable codes, standards, and industry best practices. * Support planning and development of buildings, marine facilities, foundations, roads, stormwater systems, utilities, and other site infrastructure. * Champion safe work practices and ensure compliance across all project activities. QUALIFICATIONS * Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (Master's degree considered an asset). * Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) registered with Engineers Nova Scotia. * PMP designation is an asset. * Minimum 5 years of experience in industrial, heavy civil, marine, facilities, or infrastructure projects * Proven track record of delivering complex capital projects safely, on time, and within budget, combined with strong leadership, stakeholder management, and technical problem-solving skills. Due to the nature of work Irving Shipbuilding does, all successful applicants must meet requirements for the Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP), Canadian Government Security clearance, and U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Please note this position requires a full-time, in-office presence. Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) operates in Eastern Canada (New-Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador), as well as in USA. We are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities. Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply. Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly. We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Irving Shipbuilding is proud to be Canada's National Shipbuilder. Our team is constructing more than 20 modern patrol ships and destroyers for the Royal Canadian Navy and Canadian Coast Guard as part of the largest defence procurement project in Canadian history. By joining our team of more than 2,400 shipbuilders, you can enjoy a dynamic and exciting career with a company dedicated to your success, development, and safety. At Irving Shipbuilding, we're making history - why not make it with us? Learn more about careers at Irving Shipbuilding: shipsforcanada.ca/opportunities. We invite applications from all qualified candidates, including racially visible persons, women in underrepresented roles, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and encourage applicants to self-identify.

What you’ll do

The Civil Engineer will lead the planning, design, and lifecycle management of complex facility and infrastructure projects from concept to completion. They are responsible for managing budgets, schedules, and consultants while ensuring all work meets safety standards and technical requirements.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and be a registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with Engineers Nova Scotia. A minimum of 5 years of experience in industrial, heavy civil, or infrastructure projects is required, along with the ability to meet Canadian security clearance requirements.

Listed skills

• Facilities Management · Preferred
• Construction Management · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Procurement · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Civil Engineering
• Project Management
• Facilities Management
• Infrastructure Planning
• Capital Project Management
• Construction Management
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Technical Review
• Budget Management
• Asset Lifecycle Management
• Engineering Design
• Safety Compliance
• Procurement
• Feasibility Studies
• Condition Assessment
• Construction Documentation
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Board Certified Geriatric Pharmacist (BCGP)
• Project Delivery
• Planning
• Artificial Intelligence
• Budgeting
• Leadership
• Problem Solving
• Rehabilitation
• Operations
• Stakeholder Management
• Stormwater Management
• Software Technical Review
• Security Clearance
• Lifecycle Management

Job areas

• Engineering
• Construction
• Management & Leadership
• Manufacturing
• Security & Safety
• Facilities Engineer
• Mechanical Engineers
• Facilities Managers