Type of position: Regular
Your future role on our team
As a civil/structural project engineer, you will be a key part of our civil, structural, geotechnical department in Vancouver, BC. Your role on the Vancouver team will involve both technical execution and leadership of projects, following a seller-doer model—leading projects, developing client relationships, and contributing to business development.
You will have the opportunity to participate in and take ownership of small to mid sized projects in the mining, renewable energy, chemical, and heavy industrial sectors, guiding them from concept to execution while also being hands-on in technical work.
With us, you’ll get the opportunity to…
- Lead the delivery of engineering mandates for civil and multi-disciplinary projects, ensuring high-quality technical solutions and project delivery
- Act as the proposal lead, preparing technical proposals, defining project scope, and engaging with clients to secure new work
- Participate actively in business development, working closely with our leadership team to identify and pursue strategic opportunities
- Develop, review, and approve engineering deliverables such as calculations, drawings, reports, estimates, budgets, schedules, specifications, proposals, presentations
- Take a hands-on approach to project execution, balancing leadership with technical contributions
- Mentor and support junior engineers and project leaders, fostering their technical and leadership growth
- Supervise and commission engineering solutions, including site inspections and contractor coordination
- Engage in risk management and project performance tracking, communicating results to clients regularly
Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture?
- Strong commitment to safety and quality
- Client-focused with excellent communication and attention to detail
- Results-oriented with strong organizational and planning skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams
- Business acumen, capable of supporting proposal development and strategic decision-making
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both with clients and internal teams
Overview of certifications and job requirements
- Knowledge and application of engineering principles related to storm and sanitary sewer design, hydraulics, hydrology and water management, road design, pipeline engineering, design of hydraulic structures
- Knowledge of hecras, pcswmm, civil 3d, or other hydrologic and hydraulic modelling software is preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (Master’s degree is a plus)
- Registered as a P.Eng or P.Eng eligible
- 8+ years of experience in heavy industrial, mining, or renewable energy projects is preferred with a focus on industrial civil infrastructure
- Proven ability to lead projects and act as a proposal lead in client engagements
- Willingness to travel (10% to 30% of the time annually)
- Proficiency in reading technical drawings, site supervision, and safety standards
- Strong technical writing skills for reports and proposals
An overview of BBA’s total rewards
- Competitive annual base salary between - $118,000 to $144,500
- Annual premium program for regular employees
- Access to a time bank
- Onsite mobility premium
- Cellphone Program
- Group insurance plan starting day one including short-term and long-term disability insurance for regular employees and telemedicine program
- Retirement saving plan for regular employees
- Vacation and sick leave
Premium offered through the Employee Referral program
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BBA considers many factors to determine the annual base salary such as, but no limited to: Market, education, relevant and demonstrated work experience, technical assessment, qualifications, certifications, and other relevant competencies.
At BBA, you get many benefits
- Long-term hiring (not just project-based)
- Interesting growth opportunities to match your ambitions
- A collaborative team that shares its ideas and knowledge
- Custom training and development plans
- A corporate culture that values expertise
- Participation in innovation projects
About BBA
For over 40 years, we’ve been pushing the boundaries of engineering to serve our clients in the Energy and Natural Resources sector. At BBA, we develop innovative, flexible and sustainable solutions, from strategy to execution. BBA is one of Canada’s leading private consulting engineering firms, focused on practice (PCB), with a network of 18 offices. Our teams work closely to deliver projects that shape tomorrow’s industry at the local, national and international levels.
Our goal is to ensure a diverse and inclusive work environment. We do everything we can to build a workplace where all of our employees want to excel and where they feel respected, heard and valued. Every day.
Our people’s passion and excellence make BBA one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies.
We have unique talents, and we’re committed to providing a workplace where you can be yourself. Job postings are written in gender-neutral language.
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