Senior Civil Engineer
Location: Calgary Office
Position Summary
SweetTech Engineering Consultants is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to join our Calgary team. The ideal candidate brings approximately 8 years of experience in civil engineering, with demonstrated depth in water resources, hydrotechnical design, drainage, and site servicing. You hold your P.Eng. designation in good standing with APEGA or EGBC and are ready to take meaningful ownership of projects from start to finish. This role involves leading technical work across a wide range of civil and water-related projects throughout Western Canada, including stormwater drainage, flood mitigation, water resource studies, and water management on mining and industrial development projects. You will work directly with the principals, take the lead on design and deliverables, mentor junior staff, and contribute to client relationships and business development. If you are looking for a role where your experience is recognized, your voice carries weight, and the work is genuinely interesting, SweetTech may be the right fit for you.
About SweetTech Engineering Consultants
SweetTech Engineering Consultants is a nimble, senior-led engineering consulting firm delivering practical, hands-on solutions for public and private sector clients across Alberta and British Columbia. We specialize in civil, water resources, geotechnical, environmental, and municipal engineering, working on everything from flood mitigation and drainage design to site servicing and recreation infrastructure in some of Western Canada's most remarkable landscapes. With over 250 successfully completed projects and offices in Calgary and the Sunshine Coast of BC, we punch well above our weight. At SweetTech, you won't be a number on a roster. You'll work directly alongside experienced engineers, get real project ownership early, and build the kind of well-rounded technical career that's hard to find at a larger firm.
Why SweetTech is a Great Place to Work
- You will own projects, not just support them. Senior engineers at SweetTech lead design work, manage deliverables, and are the technical point of contact for their files.
- You will work directly with principals and have a real voice in how projects are scoped, delivered, and grown. Your experience and judgment are valued here.
- There is a clear path forward. SweetTech offers profit sharing, shareholder opportunities, and ongoing professional development for engineers who want to grow with the firm.
- Our projects are varied and interesting, ranging from urban drainage and flood mitigation to remote parks infrastructure and heavy civil earthworks.
- Our work takes us to genuinely spectacular places: mountain parks, river corridors, coastal BC, and communities across the Prairies.
- We embrace new tools and approaches, and evolving best practices are all part of how we work.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary with hourly pay for all hours worked (not just billable hours)
- Full medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Short- and long-term disability support
- Profit sharing and shareholder opportunities
- Wellness days and paid time off
- Professional development, training, and mentorship support
- 24/7 gym access
- Premium company swag
- Holiday parties, team celebrations, and light-hearted internal competitions
- Social, team-based onboarding
- The best coffee in Calgary
Requirements
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited institution
- P.Eng. designation in good standing with APEGA or EGBC (required)
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in civil engineering, with demonstrated depth in water resources, drainage, and hydrotechnical design
- Possess a valid Class 5 driver's license
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to manage projects, coordinate with clients, and lead technical delivery with minimal supervision
- Experience in civil, hydrotechnical and municipal projects
- Demonstrated experience in water resources, drainage design, stormwater management, or flood mitigation
- Ability to travel to support projects
Assets
- Experience working in AB and BC municipalities
- Experience with land development including municipal and commercial projects
- Experience in underground utility design (storm, sanitary, water)
- Experience in cost estimating engineering projects and engineering consulting
- Tendering, contract administration, and construction management experience (BMS and MMCD)
- Experience with client coordination and communications
- Construction and constructability experience
- Familiarity with water management principles in the context of mining or industrial development
- Experience with erosion and sediment control (ESC) planning and implementation
- Familiarity with regulatory permitting and approvals in Alberta or British Columbia
Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead technical delivery on civil and water resources projects, working collaboratively with principals and the senior civil technologist design lead
- Undertake analysis, design, development of drawings, review/sign and seal documents to support civil and municipal projects
- Lead development of construction specifications, compile public tender packages, and manage construction contract administration
- Conduct construction inspection and provide field engineering support during project execution
- Own project scheduling, budget tracking, and technical coordination across assigned files
- Review designs and drawings before Responsible Member sign-off and authentication
- Execute engineering studies including hydrotechnical assessments, drainage analyses, and water resources investigations
- Lead and contribute to proposal development, including scope definition, fee estimation, and technical writing
- Develop and maintain strong client relationships
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to intermediate and junior engineers and technologists
- Communicate with co-workers, clients, and sub-consultants
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Flexible language requirement:
Work Location: In person
