Higher Ground Consulting (HGC) is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to join our growing business and help lead the development and execution of civil engineering services to support HGC’s ongoing projects and clients.
Based in Calgary, the successful applicant will lead a team of talented professionals in the successful development and execution of civil engineering services for various civil heavy earthworks projects including earthen containment ponds, landfills, roads, dams, water resources, foundations, site drainage, and miscellaneous infrastructure. The successful candidate will have the initiative and accountability to work independently and with our talented team in a rewarding, fast paced environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Civil design of various structures such as containment ponds/reservoirs, landfills, roads, dams, water resources, foundations, site grading, and miscellaneous infrastructure.
- Project Management, including project initiation, coordination, and execution.
- Creating regulatory applications with applicable provincial boards.
- Providing direction and mentorship junior engineers and field staff.
- Interfacing with clients and helping solve problems.
- Reporting and technical writing.
- Coordinating and performing site inspections as required
- Development of standards, guidelines, and procedures.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- An undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering.
- Applicant will have 8-12 years of experience in a similar/equivalent role
- Registration or eligibility to immediately register as a Professional Engineer with APEGA.
- Applicant must be willing to travel as required on a project needs basis. Travel will be mostly within Alberta and British Columbia.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills are essential.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and be legally entitled to work in Canada.
- Exposure to civil earthworks construction projects will be considered an asset. Experience working in Alberta and British Columbia on earthworks and water resources related projects would be an asset.
Higher Ground Consulting offers a competitive compensation package including salary, bonus, health benefits, phone allowance and career development and partnership opportunities.
Higher Ground Consulting is a full service, employee owned EPCM company that specializes in earth, water and environmental projects. HGC is made up of a dedicated team of professionals trained and experienced in project management, engineering, and design. The leadership team has spent almost their entire collective careers working in the Western Canadian Energy industry in a wide variety of roles.
Interested candidates are asked to email a current cover letter and resume to careers@hgc.solutions.