Civil Engineer (Intermediate)

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Job Title Location Kelowna Office
– Kelowna, BC V1Y 7T2 CA (Primary) Category Transportation Planning Job Type About Us Associated Engineering is an employee-owned, Canadian company that is passionate about building communities that are vibrant, healthy, and resilient and support economic growth.

Sustainability is part of every project we undertake, and how we operate our business.

Focused locally, we offer uncompromising service to public and private sector clients across Canada and abroad.

We proudly have been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for 14 consecutive years and a Platinum Club member.

This award recognizes our technical excellence, business performance, innovation, dedication to our staff, and involvement in the community.

We have also been a Carbon Neutral Company since 2009 and have EcoAction initiatives across the company.

We know it takes dedicated, talented individuals working together to consistently deliver high-quality work and service to our clients.

We achieve this by promoting collaboration, investing in our people, and fostering a culture that engages and inspires our people to be their best, maximize their potential, and think creatively while applying best practices.

If you have what it takes, we want you to join us Our commitment to you: At Associated Engineering, we have a diverse workforce and teamwork philosophy.

We are committed to the growth and careers of our people, and we take great care in hiring the right people to join our team for the long term.

Our unique workplace culture has been what setting us apart and we provide:
• A hybrid work environment that allows for a combination of working from home and in the office.

• Competitive salary and benefits, including a fitness allowance, and company-matching pension program.

• Ongoing support for your growth and development, including a formal professional development program, mentoring programs, training opportunities, and professional designation support.

• An active Social Club that promotes social activities in and outside the office and offers subsidized tickets to local events.

• Company supported wellness program that include lunch and learns on various topics.

Job Description We currently have an opening for an Intermediate Civil Engineer in our Kelowna office.

The position will focus on the design and implementation of highways, streets, roads, intersections, roundabouts, pathways, and active transportation corridors.

Responsibilities include the following:
• Design of transportation infrastructure, including but not limited to feasibility studies, conceptual design, preliminary design, functional design, and detailed design.

• Acting as Project Engineer/ Manager on assignments with assistance of Senior Engineers.

• Modelling in Civil 3D.

• Coordinating technicians and designers to ensure that drawings are accurately prepared and checked.

• Preparing written technical reports.

• Performing construction administration/inspection.

• Preparing cost estimates and contract documents.

• Performing Project Management tasks including communications with clients, managing schedules, budgets, and reporting requirements.

• Achieving budget compliance on assigned engineering projects to ensure financial objectives are met or exceeded.

• Mentoring junior staff.

• Participating in marketing strategies and business development with clients to procure business, including writing proposals.

• Communicating effectively and clearly; both verbally and in writing with clients.

• Coordinating subconsultants’ activities on projects.

• Executing projects in accordance with company guidelines and standards.

The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated self-starter, capable of working independently with assistance from senior engineering staff.

The core requirements for the role are exemplary communication skills and strong technical capabilities in transportation design.

Experience on BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure projects is an asset.

You will have hands-on involvement in preparing studies, designs, cost estimates, specifications, and contract documents and will also participate in scheduling, budgeting, tendering, inspection and contract administration for transportation projects.

You will be involved in business development and preparation of proposals.

In addition, you will interact with clients, contractors, and sub-consultants.

The position brings with it the potential for excellent career growth as you will be involved in many wide ranging and varied projects.

Travel will be required at times based on project requirements.

Job Requirements
• Strong communication and organization skills.

• An undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university.

• A professional licensing with EGBC as a P.Eng., with a minimum of 5 years of transportation design experience.

• Relevant experience in the undertaking of design, specifications, cost estimating, proposals, tendering, and construction.

• Proven technical skills.

• Committed team player.

• Track record in managing clients and developing client relationships.

• Proven people skills for both internal and external clients and the ability to effectively and clearly liaise with clients, both written and verbal.

Education Bachelor’s Degree AE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and members of the LGBTQ community to apply.

For applicants with disabilities, accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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