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Intermediate Civil-Municipal Engineer (Hybrid)

Hybrid
$124,000 - $137,000/year
Mid Level
full_time

Top Benefits

A hybrid work environment
Competitive salary and a generous performance-based bonus
An opportunity for share ownership upon meeting the eligibility criteria

About the role

We are seeking a technically strong and detail-oriented Intermediate Civil-Municipal Engineer to contribute to a range of infrastructure projects involving pump stations, forcemains, sewer and water systems, and municipal facilities. This role is ideal for a motivated engineer with 8–15 years of experience who is passionate about solving real-world problems and delivering thoughtful, sustainable solutions for public and institutional clients.

The Company

We are a 100% employee-owned consulting engineering firm, but we are also more than that. Our diverse crew includes engineers, technologists, biologists, agrologists, planners, scientists, and more. We began in 1975 and work together in an environment that empowers us to think differently about real-world problems. We want to work with those who, like us, take pride in creating innovative solutions that push the boundaries of conventional practices.

In addition, we seek opportunities for continuous improvement in our work and support those who have a passion for excellence. At KWL, we care about each other and strive to create a fun, open and engaging environment that leverages our individual strengths and encourages vibrant discussion.

What You’ll Do

  • Lead and contribute to the design and construction of municipal infrastructure, including pump stations, sanitary and storm sewers, forcemains, water mains, and PRV stations.
  • Prepare conceptual, preliminary, and detailed designs for public and private sector clients, including calculations, specifications, and tender packages.
  • Deliver site-based services, including construction inspection, contract administration, and coordination with contractors and regulatory bodies.
  • Conduct infrastructure condition assessments and technical investigations for water and wastewater systems.
  • Serve as Engineer-of-Record on public and private sector utility projects.
  • Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams on complex projects with environmental, geotechnical, and permitting constraints.
  • Work with CAD team members on design drawing development.
  • Prepare technical reports, feasibility studies, and project documentation.
  • Interface with clients and stakeholders during planning, design, and construction phases.
  • Provide mentorship to junior team members and support quality control throughout project delivery.

What You’ll Bring

  • A positive and motivated personality!
  • Effective interpersonal skills, a strong client-service focus, and the ability to work in a team environment
  • A bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
  • A licensed Professional Engineer in Canada with a minimum of 8 years of experience after graduation
  • Previous municipal and water infrastructure design experience is required
  • Previous project management and project coordination experience is required.
  • You see the big picture, but also see the “nuts and bolts”
  • You are interested in building infrastructure
  • You have experience in consulting engineering and/or an interest in developing a consulting engineering career in municipal design utilizing various project delivery methods
  • You have strong report writing, communication, and organization skills
  • You have excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written) and be able to work with team members in a multi-disciplinary environment
  • A valid driver’s license (in good standing) is mandatory
  • Must be physically able to conduct field visits commensurate with project work. This may include handling and operation of equipment, travel to remote areas by vehicle, boat, air or foot, and outdoor site visits in all weather conditions on uneven/varying ground terrain.

What We Offer

  • A hybrid work environment
  • Competitive salary and a generous performance-based bonus
  • An opportunity for share ownership upon meeting the eligibility criteria
  • Excellent benefits, including extended health, dental, vision and health care spending account
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program that offers 24/7 support for all employees and their family members via phone or online
  • Group Savings Matching Plan (GRSP/TFSA)
  • Annual Health & Wellness Allowance
  • Ability to create your own work schedule and flexibility for your workday
  • Relocation support, if applicable and the ability to work from any of our 5 offices
  • Career Coaching program and continuous support for professional development and growth
  • An employee-centric culture that includes sport participation, various team memberships, and team building activities
  • Direct guidance from experienced teammates and an opportunity to work with an award-winning team
  • Opportunity to work remotely for a period of 30 calendar days per year
  • And more

Wage Range

  • $124,000 - $137,000, wage dependent on years of experience

Apply Now

Come and build your future with us.

KWL values diversity and equity within our teams and provides equality of treatment and opportunity to all employees and applicants. We are committed to encouraging applications regardless of age, race, colour, religion, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, and marital status. Recruitment selection will be based on the applicant’s possession of experience, essential skills, knowledge, and capability required to perform the job. Only those selected will be contacted.

We acknowledge that we are on the unceded traditional territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. We are grateful for the opportunity to work from this land.

About KERR WOOD LEIDAL ASSOCIATES LTD.

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Kerr Wood Leidal Associates (KWL) is a consulting engineering firm specializing in water infrastructure. Services include infrastructure planning, modelling, design, and construction management. KWL is especially renowned for its expertise in pumping systems. The firm also provides comprehensive project management and survey services. Clients include all levels of government, heavy industry, utilities, mining, First Nations, and developers.

KWL has 200+ employees located in offices in Greater Vancouver, the Okanagan, Vancouver Island, Calgary, and Nelson. Our dedicated professional staff takes pride in providing clients with technically advanced and environmentally responsible expertise that results in innovative, high quality, and sustainable engineering solutions that achieve clients' objectives. The firm is committed to using the latest technologies to provide clients with the benefits of advanced computer analysis and data management techniques. Technical resources include advanced computer modelling software, the latest computer-aided drafting and GIS systems, sophisticated survey and wireless data collection technology, and web-enabled analysis tools.

KWL has won many provincial and national engineering awards for a diverse range of projects, including wastewater infrastructure planning, pump stations, water treatment plants, stormwater management, and creek hazard mitigation works, demonstrating talents in planning, analysis, and design. The firm also received the prestigious Schreyer Award, Canada's highest honour for consulting engineering achievement, for the Metlakatla Water Treatment Plant.

KWL's mission is to be the most successful and respected water infrastructure engineering company in Western Canada.