civil engineer Verified

Work setting

• Office
• Consulting engineering company
• Consulting firm

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Conduct feasibility studies, economic analyses, municipal and regional traffic studies, environmental impact studies or other investigations
• Conduct site visits to gather relevant information
• Conduct technical analyses of survey and field data for development of topographic, soil, hydrological or other information and prepare reports
• Confer with clients and other members of the engineering team and conduct research to determine project requirements
• Develop construction specifications and procedures
• Ensure construction plans meet guidelines and specifications of building codes and other regulations
• Establish and monitor construction work schedules
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate building and construction materials
• Interpret, review and approve survey and civil design work
• Monitor air, water and soil quality and develop procedures to clean up contaminated sites
• Plan and design major civil projects such as buildings, roads, bridges, dams, water and waste management systems and structural steel fabrications
• Prepare contract documents and review and evaluate tenders for construction projects
• Supervise technicians, technologists and other engineers and review and approve designs, calculations and cost estimates

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Registration as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) by a provincial or territorial association
• Eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) by a provincial or territorial association
• Project Management Professional (PMP)

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Cloud
• AutoCAD
• MS Office
• Mapping and data visualization software
• Project management software

Field work location experience

• Offshore or at sea

Area of work experience

• Design
• Quality assurance or control

Construction specialization

• Industrial, commercial and institutional
• Residential construction

Transportation specialization

• Roads and highways
• Bridges and overpasses
• Airport
• Railways

Municipal specialization

• Sewers and sewage treatment
• Industrial waste management
• Storm drainage and control
• Water control system and structures

Specialization or experience

• Green economy sector
• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Area of specialization

• Municipal or urban
• Water resources
• Sanitation

Additional information

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle
• Willing to travel
• Travel expenses paid by employer
• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Physically demanding
• Overtime required

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Mileage paid

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)