Senior Civil Engineer

GHD

. Lead the design, planning, management and delivery of civil engineering projects .

Posted 10/3/2026full-timeVancouver • CanadaSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced engineering design, project management, and compliance with regulatory standards in civil engineering projects. Capable of leading teams, managing client relationships, and delivering high-quality solutions across various infrastructure domains.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Civil Engineering Project ManagementAdvanced Engineering DesignRegulatory Compliance KnowledgeRisk Management TechniquesClient Engagement and Proposal Development

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Hard Skills

Engineering DesignProject Cost ManagementData AnalysisTechnical OperationsFeasibility StudiesBudget ManagementTechnical PracticesHSE ComplianceRisk AnalysisEngineering Standards

Soft Skills

LeadershipClient Relationship ManagementCoachingCommunicationTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Engineering SoftwareProject Management ToolsData Management Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Accreditation

Industry Keywords

Civil ProjectsRoadsRailroadsAirportsBridgesDamsWater SystemsSewage SystemsIrrigation SystemsPower Plants

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design, planning, management and delivery of civil engineering projects
Deliver technically accurate, compliant, high-quality client-focused solutions across roads, railroads, airports, bridges, dams, water and sewage systems, irrigation systems and power plants
Manage relationships with small clients and support senior colleagues managing larger clients
Participate in a community of practice to build expertise
Manage day-to-day relationships with contract service providers
Inspect engineering works and existing installations or structures and specify remedial works
Design engineering solutions and validation processes conforming to organizational and regulatory standards
Contribute to engineering standards, specifications and compliance analysis
Follow HSE policies, identify and mitigate risks, and address risky team behavior
Identify process shortcomings and implement improvements
Develop capabilities through training, coaching, education and professional accreditation
Define and deliver products and services meeting customer needs
Deliver small- or medium-scale projects within an established program management plan
Prepare proposals and responses to bids, requests for proposals and tenders
Contribute to feasibility studies, risk analysis, pricing, client engagement and winning work

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Level
Substantial general work experience together with comprehensive job related experience in own area of expertise to fully competent level (over 6 years to 10 years)
Experience of general supervision of more junior colleagues (7 to 12 months)
Demonstrated technical expertise aligned to professional accreditation standards
Ability to independently lead the design, planning, management and delivery of engineering projects
Knowledge of civil projects including roads, railroads, airports, bridges, dams, water and sewage systems, irrigation systems and power plants
Ability to contribute to feasibility studies, risk analysis, pricing, bids and tenders
Knowledge of engineering standards, specifications, regulatory compliance and HSE requirements
Advanced engineering design, development, implementation, testing, technical operations and technical practices
Advanced engineering data collection, analysis and data management
Advanced project cost, budget and schedule management
Risk management techniques
Engineering software, hardware and methodologies
Ability to maintain or gain relevant external professional accreditation