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Build Your Career and Your Future in Northern British Columbia Your Opportunity As a Senior Civil Engineer, you'll play a key role in supporting our growing team in Prince George, BC while collaborating across our offices in Prince George, Kelowna, and Kamloops. While the role can be based in any of these locations, you'll have the opportunity to work closely with our Prince George team and contribute to shaping communities across Northern and Central British Columbia. In this role, you'll work directly with clients, communities, and project stakeholders, leading the delivery of impactful projects while fostering strong collaboration and technical excellence. You'll support a diverse portfolio of work spanning municipal infrastructure, transportation, site development, airports, buildings, industrial projects, and water infrastructure, giving you the opportunity to broaden your expertise and make a lasting impact across multiple sectors. Why Prince George? Prince George offers an exceptional blend of professional opportunity and lifestyle. As the hub of Northern BC, you'll enjoy: * Affordable housing and a lower cost of living * Endless outdoor adventure, from hiking, mountain biking, fishing, and skiing to exploring some of BC's most spectacular wilderness * Outstanding educational and healthcare amenities * A thriving arts, culture, dining, and sports community * The chance to build a rewarding career while enjoying a work-life balance that's hard to find elsewhere If you're looking for meaningful projects, the opportunity to influence the future of growing communities, and a lifestyle that lets you make the most of every season, we'd love to connect with you. A Senior Civil Engineer has the interpersonal skills to foster a positive team environment, work collaboratively with multiple disciplines and support a culture of safety. Through your broad consulting background, you will perform a variety of tasks which may include design & design management, business planning, project management, client account management, resource planning, proposal writing, and quality management. Your Key Responsibilities * Performs complex engineering design tasks on civil projects, as either the Project Civil Lead or Subject Matter Expert, including preparation of engineering calculations, drawings and reports. * Involved in the permitting process of projects, which may require meeting with clients, contractors and reviewing agency personnel, with the aim of seeking necessary approvals. * May be responsible for the review and sealing of own projects or the work of the others. * Manages the design and construction of projects and provides input. * Supports business development activities, including proposal responses and client account planning· * Liaise with clients as required. * Project management * Mentoring of and technical development of junior civil engineers, technicians and EIT’s * Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Your Capabilities and Credentials * Strong communication skills, including an aptitude for effective leadership and people management. * Understanding and appreciation of all phases of infrastructure projects, including conventional and alternative delivery methods for public and private clients through all phases of the project life cycle. * Comprehensive understanding of all phases of project document production. * Ability to effectively discuss project issues with clients and stakeholders. * Possesses excellent time-management skills; Thorough understanding of task assignment and schedule, budgeting and efficient use of time and resources. * Thorough understanding of codes, legal and design requirements in relevant jurisdictions. * Demonstrated experience with municipal infrastructure and policy, land development, site grading; alignment design; stormwater management; utility servicing (sanitary, water etc.) design; and site layout. * Multi-sectored experience (including transportation, airports, buildings, industrial, pipelines and water) considered an asset. * Proficient in Microsoft (MS) Office Suite. * Strong understanding of relevant design software, which may include AutoCAD, SAP2000, Synchro, AutoTurn, VISSIM, Civil3D, GIS, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, StormCAD, WaterCAD, and PondPack. Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering or related field & Licensed Professional Engineer (eligible for registration in British Columbia). Ideal candidate will have 10 or more years of experience. Candidates with at least 8 years of experience may be considered. Position will primarily work in an office setting; may require some field work. This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice. About Stantec Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible. A career in transportation is more than bridges, roads, and rail. As we plan, design, and manage projects that move people and goods from Point A to Point B, we create connections that transform our communities. Every airport, road, bridge, port, or transit project is an opportunity to make communities safer, cleaner, and more resilient. Together, we’re making an impact around the world. If you’re looking for a career that moves, join our team of professionals who are passionate about the future of transportation.

What you’ll do

The Senior Civil Engineer will lead complex engineering design tasks, manage project delivery, and provide technical mentorship to junior staff. They will also support business development activities and maintain strong relationships with clients and project stakeholders.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and be a licensed Professional Engineer in British Columbia. A minimum of 8 to 10 years of relevant experience in municipal infrastructure and project management is required.

Listed skills

• Leadership · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• AutoCAD · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Civil engineering
• Project management
• Design management
• Business planning
• Proposal writing
• Quality management
• AutoCAD
• Civil3D
• Stormwater management
• Utility servicing
• Leadership
• Mentoring
• Client account management
• Infrastructure design
• Permitting
• Technical excellence
• Sustainable Engineering
• Design Software
• Influencing Skills
• Pipelines
• WaterCAD
• Influencing Without Authority
• Proofreading
• People Management
• HEC-HMS (Hydrologic Modeling System)
• Resilience
• Digital Transformation
• Account Management
• Budgeting
• AutoTURN
• Business Development
• Business Planning
• Civil Engineering
• Communication
• Consulting
• Creativity
• Design Management
• Engineering Design Process
• Document Production
• Engineering Calculations
• Environmental Consulting
• Field Research
• HEC-RAS
• Interpersonal Communications
• Land Development
• Professional Engineer (PE) License
• Project Management
• Mentorship
• Microsoft Office
• Project Management Life Cycle

Job areas

• Engineering
• Construction
• Consulting
• Transportation
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Civil Engineer
• Civil Engineers