Job Specifications
One of our clients, a major oil and gas company has tasked us with sourcing a Civil Engineer to join their team on a 1‑year contract. This role will be based in Alberta, working in a hybrid capacity from either Edmonton or Calgary. The position provides specialized civil engineering expertise and technical support for trenchless crossings and civil works across major capital projects. The work will primarily be office‑based with occasional field presence, supporting the safe, high‑quality execution of complex construction activities.
The Civil Engineer will be accountable for stewardship and continuous improvement of civil, structural, and trenchless construction standards. Trenchless installations may include horizontal directional drilling, micro‑tunnelling, auger boring, and direct pipe, while civil/structural works include foundations, concrete structures, supports, earthworks, and survey. This role will provide deep technical guidance, interpret engineering designs, resolve construction challenges, and ensure alignment with safety, integrity, and engineering excellence across the asset base.
Specific Accountabilities
Provide civil and trenchless engineering solutions throughout project design and construction phases, delivering technical support to project teams.
Support early‑stage project development by assessing trenchless feasibility, constructability, ground conditions, and civil risks for new business opportunities.
Offer civil/structural recommendations including drawing reviews, RFIs, technical deviations, and change requests.
Maintain compliance with company technical standards, QA/QC practices, and industry regulations.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives for civil and structural engineering standards, construction guidelines, and engineering procedures.
Develop and deliver formal and informal training programs to enhance organizational capability in civil and structural construction activities.
Identify and contribute to technical investigations, failure analyses, and trials related to new civil technologies, materials, and methods.
Promote a strong safety and wellness culture through required training and ongoing participation in safety initiatives.
Communicate highly technical information clearly, ensuring effective understanding among a broad range of stakeholders.
Support the company’s values of safety, integrity, respect, and high performance.
Scope & Influence
As a deep technical expert in civil, trenchless, and structural disciplines:
Exercises significant independent judgment when providing specialized engineering recommendations.
Delivers guidance with far‑reaching implications for cost, constructability, operational performance, and long‑term asset integrity.
Acts as a technical steward for an extensive civil and trenchless infrastructure portfolio with high integrity and safety requirements.
Leverages professional networks and industry relationships to support high‑quality engineering decisions.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Required:
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field from a recognized institution.
Registered or actively pursuing registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Canada—Alberta preferred.
Minimum 10 years’ progressive experience in civil and trenchless crossing construction.
Strong ability to assess and resolve civil/structural construction performance issues while evaluating technical, business, financial, and risk impacts.
Demonstrated use of risk‑based approaches to complex civil and trenchless engineering issues.
Strong business acumen with ability to support strategic planning and lead change initiatives.
Proven competency in managing multiple priorities, influencing stakeholders, and meeting deadlines.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with ability to engage both internal and external stakeholders.
Experience contributing to engineering standards, technical governance, or industry working groups related to trenchless and civil construction.
Field, owner‑operator, or direct support experience in trenchless construction, investigations, or failure analysis.
Working Conditions
Approximately 90% office‑based, 10% in the field, shop, or operating facilities, with exposure to all weather conditions.
Travel required within Canada and the US (10–20%), including air travel and occasional vehicle travel.
Possible exposure to moving mechanical parts, wet/humid non‑weather conditions, airborne particles, electrical hazards, vibration, and noise levels above 90 dBA.
If you're interested, apply!