Lead Civil Engineer

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Job Title : Civil Engineer, Lead

Department : Civil Engineering

Industry : Gas Industry, including upstream / midstream and LNG

Location : Surrey, British Columbia

Position Type : Full-time

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Description & Requirements

About Solaris Management Consultants Inc.

Established in 1993, Solaris Management Consultants Inc. (Solaris MCI) is now one of the largest privately held engineering firms in British Columbia.

Operating as the project execution arm of our Group of Companies, Solaris MCI is one of five entities, including OgeeDev, Ensol Systems, Solaris Solutions and Capstone ITS.

Solaris MCI offers in-house, multi-discipline engineering and project services for new and sustaining capital projects. With more than 30 years serving the energy industry, we are committed to energy transition, sustainability, and decarbonization.

Our expertise includes natural gas, LNG, hydrogen, ammonia, methanol, renewables, and technology solutions.

We are currently seeking a Lead Civil Engineer (s) , with a P. Eng to support our dynamic team. As an integral member of the team, you will provide accurate civil designs and will have an opportunity to lead a small team of civil engineers and designers to ensure projects are executed in an efficient, cost effective, and timely manner.

You will have a strong desire to complete projects as accurately and as efficiently as possible.

Engineering Responsibilities :

• Provide detailed production of engineering designs, drawings, and specifications for site development including grading, earthworks, drainages, roadway, fencing, erosion, and sediment control and retaining walls
• Work from preliminary concepts and sketches into engineering designs, plans, and project informational requirements, using primarily Civil 3D, as well as other technical software as needed
• Provide sketches to drafting staff to produce finished drawings.
• Review and check design drawings for accuracy.
• Prepare design reports, letters, and technical memorandums
• Coordinate and assist in the preparation of documents required for approvals, prepare development and construction cost estimates, and coordinate with other team members to ensure schedules, budgets and quality control standards are achieved

Lead Responsibilities :

• Provide recommendations to improve design efficiencies where possible.
• Forecast labor resources and provide schedule input.
• Monitor engineering and drafting progress and provide input to progress reports.
• Review and prepare project documents such as specifications and contract documents while always ensuring technical accuracy.
• Coordinate tasks and work schedules to achieve the project objectives.
• Resolves difficult client and engineering problems by modifying guidelines, developing new approaches, or applying existing procedures
• Liaises with different disciplines to resolve design problems, discuss project criteria, and facilitate smooth project coordination.
• Follow company standards and EGBC guidelines for design and checking.
• Mentor junior engineers.
• Will be responsible for approving and stamping engineering drawings.
• May participate in recruitment activities and provide guidance with employee relation matters.
• Skills and Qualifications : Post-secondary education with a degree in Civil Engineering Interest in the design of green energy industrial facilitiesRegistered or eligible to register as a P.

Eng with EGBCRegistration in the US as a PE would be considered an asset10+ years of experience in a similar roleAbility to use judgment in pressure situations to solve problems based on engineering guidelines and proceduresAbility to work with limited supervision, but open-minded with the ability to follow in the application of specialized design software such Civil 3D, PCSWMM, AutoTURN, or equivalentStrong leadership capabilities with the ability and desire to supervise a small group of professionalsExcellent communication and interpersonal skills with a high degree of professionalismHighly organized with strong attention to detail and understanding and application of engineering codes and standardsExperience Engineering Industrial projects such as mining, forestry, natural gas, pipeline, or LNG would be considered an asset, but we are willing to train as on stormwater modelling, flood hazard assessment, retaining wall design, slope stability assessments, or traffic impact study would be an assetPrevious field or site experience would be an asset

Compensation, Benefits & Growth

A career with Solaris MCI offers opportunities for growth through our organization’s flat team structure, internal training, and mentorship programs.

Our culture is diverse and inclusive, valuing individual contributions for the benefit of all. This can be seen each day in our team’s inclusive spirit, diverse backgrounds, encouragement for learning, teaching and advancement, and the attention to the health and well-being of all our employees.

With our flexible work arrangements, extensive benefits, RRSP matching program, and much more, we put our team and their families first! We offer a 37.

5-hour work week with Fridays being WFH and half days!

NOTE : Thank you for your interest in Solaris Management Consultants Inc. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unfortunately unable to respond to every submission or follow-up. Please note that to comply with Canadian Law, all candidates being offered a position with Solaris Management must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure equal opportunity in all aspects of employment.

We wish you all the best in your career search