Senior Civil Structural Engineer Job at Randstad (Vancouver)

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Civil Structural Engineer for a municipal client of ours in the Vancouver area. This role will work closely with Project Management and the EOR on a major municipal infrastructure project. The ideal candidate will be a Professional Engineer with a minimum of 8 years of post professional engineer registration experience in technical leadership roles on design and construction of large infrastructure projects.

Job Responsibility

Works as a technical/specialist resource and provides leadership for specialized and/or complex engineering, project management and technical work
Responsible for budget administration, preparation and reporting
Monitors and controls spending ensuring the effective and efficient expenditure of allocated funds
Contributes to the preparation of long range financial plans and provides input to strategic initiatives
Provides interpretation and guidance on technical issues, corporate policies, and project management
Ensures work is undertaken in conformance with corporate standards and policies and acts as technical resource to staff throughout the organization in area of specialty
Makes independent decisions and recommendations within broad policies and mandates
Uses judgment and ingenuity to devise practical and economical solutions to problems
Develops or provides input to technical standards, policies and procedures in accordance with corporate objectives
Considers all relevant information such as applicable design codes, specifications and previous experience
Makes decisions and/or recommendations on hiring engineering and technical consultants based on workload, costing, scheduling, expertise, and other factors
Oversees work carried out by multi-disciplinary consultants and contractors, including reviewing and providing direction on design, construction and claims
Ensures work is undertaken in conformance with corporate standards and policies, and meets the requirements of the project
Prepares and reviews a range of written materials including reports, recommendations, technical memoranda and technical specifications
May deliver presentations for various audiences including the public as required
May supervise or manage a small team of professional and/or technical staff engaged in complex technical applications
Monitors performance towards division, department and corporate objectives and ensures staff adhere to workplace conduct and purchasing policies
Works collaboratively with staff to resolve complex technical, design, operational, or relational issues staff encounter while doing their work
Facilitates information sharing among staff to transfer knowledge and experience and increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the team
Establishes effective working relationships with various outside agencies as well as other internal departments
Works collaboratively with departmental staff to deliver on strategic initiatives
May collaborate with senior engineers, management and/or government officials in the development of regulatory or government policy initiatives
Upholds our clients reputation through positive and forthright dealings with other organizations and members of the public
Understands the organizational culture and the processes/mechanisms necessary to attain work objectives
May provide advice, recommendations and follow up to the board, committees and municipal councils
Performs other related duties as required

Requirements

Bachelor of Applied Science Degree in a relevant Engineering discipline. 8-10 years of recent related experience following professional registration
or an equivalent combination of training and experience
Membership or eligibility for immediate membership as a registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia (EGBC)
Extensive technical expertise and understanding of relevant engineering principles
Ability to interpret, apply and advise others on engineering and related guidelines such as technical manuals, codes and regulations, contracting policies, safety regulations and corporate and board policies
Ability to adapt or adjust guidelines and procedures for unique or problem situations
Superior written and oral communication skills including sound report writing and presentation skills
Ability to communicate complex information and implications to diverse audiences
Ability to explain difficult concepts and persuade others to adopt a point of view or way of doing things
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain effective working relationships
Skill in dealing openly, tactfully and sensitively in a variety of situations
Ability to effectively lead project work and multidisciplinary teams
Deals effectively with disagreements and prevents the escalation of conflict
Proven ability to use judgment to resolve complex problems, take initiative and work with minimal supervision
seeks solutions in congruence with the organization’s objectives and values
Ability to develop and revise procedures and plans to address problems and changing circumstances
Works cooperatively to resolve differences of opinion
Ability to manage a complex portfolio of work while establishing ambitious and challenging goals
demonstrates persistence in overcoming obstacles
Responds to changing priorities due to internal or external pressures resulting in revised schedules and a reallocation of resources
Ability to supervise, coach and guide others while enhancing individual and team effectiveness
Ability to mentor and foster the development of direct reports
Proficiency using Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, Outlook and Project
Valid BC Class 5 Driver’s License

What we offer

Excellent compensation and benefits (including municipal pension plan)
Opportunities for career advancement

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