Senior Civil Engineer

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world

Wood is recruiting for a Senior Civil Engineer to join its Minerals and Metals business focusing on major minerals and mining projects.  This opportunity can be based in Vancouver, BC or in Oakville, ON. 

Wood Mining & Minerals business performs consulting and EPCM services for many of the world's leading mining companies and is executing world-class projects on five continents

The Role

Reporting to the Civil/Structural/Architectural Engineering Manager, this role has overall responsibility for delivery Civil Engineering services on our major projects.  If you have a successful track record and thrive on challenges in a fast paced environment, this is the opportunity for you.

Our Clients and Projects 

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

From feasibility study to execution, Wood's Minerals & Metals business has helped design and deliver mining projects globally for over 60 years. Our world calls for advanced, scalable processing of key minerals and metals to meet rising demand across all commodities. At Wood, we play our part by supporting our global clients with advanced facilities and predictable, safe and fast delivery of projects worldwide as we strive for net zero. 

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across minerals and metals
•  Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs. Add a remote/hybrid highlight if applicable/preferred.
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market. Salary range for this position is CAD 153,000 – 186,000 per year.  Final salary will be based on relevant and applicable experience, education, and the specific skill set and qualifications required for the role. 
• Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle 
• Commitment to continued professional development through development plans tailored to individual needs and interests
• Global connections with leading industry experts around the world who are shaping the standards of our profession

In our recruitment and hiring process at Wood Canada Ltd., we want to emphasize that we do not employ artificial intelligence or automated systems to screen or select candidates.  We are committed to ensuring fairness and inclusivity by relying on the expertise from a team of professional recruiters for the application reviews, interviews, and qualification assessments.

Typical responsibilities

• Lead work groups or project teams
• Focus on meeting client objectives
• Lead civil engineering design and technical support for the construction and modification of mining and industrial facilities and services, including calculations, design drawing review as well as field investigations 
• Prepare proposals, feasibility studies, preliminary design, engineering specifications, and contract documents
• Review project documents prior to issue for scope and presentation, including checking for technical quality and accuracy
• Monitor changes and revisions to designs and assess the impact on cost and scheduling.
• Plan and oversee various construction efforts.
• Provide technical assistance to the site during the construction phase.
• Conduct regular site inspections to ensure design intent is met and ensure that all rules, regulations, and guidelines are explicitly followed.
• Develop or alter standard project specifications to meet project-specific design criteria. 
• Monitor and guide design/drafting tasks and oversee the internal checking required on all project drawings.
• Assure the technical quality of work performed by subordinates based upon organizational standards, codes and general knowledge of engineering principles and projects.
• Organize, plan, and coordinate own work as well as the resources assigned on a specific project.
• Partake in and/or lead EGBC technical reviews and internal discipline audits as required.
• Responsible for sealing all drawings that have been prepared under their direction as required in the jurisdiction where professional designation is recognized. 
• Operating within the company's quality system and safety policy in all phases of assignments.
• Coordinate and work with project team members in Canada and other Wood execution offices across the globe.
• Give effective presentations to customers, suppliers and internally within the organization.
• Coach and mentor less experienced engineers and designers.
• Manage multiple tasks in a multi-disciplinary team environment
• Develop and maintain positive & sustainable client relationships 

What makes you remarkable? 

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges. 

Expected: 

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in Civil Engineering with a P. Eng. designation in Canada. Professional registration in one of the US states is a significant advantage.
• A minimum 15 years of experience in civil engineering design within mining, energy and/or industrial projects of varying stages from conceptual to detailed design
• Solid experience in site development, and pipe and open channel hydraulics
• Tailings/slurry piping design experience is an asset
• Sound knowledge of various piping materials, fittings and joining methods
• Experience in storm water management, stormwater runoff calculations, sizing the ditches, culverts and ponds
• Good understanding of various coordinate systems and survey controls
• Experience in interpreting and applying geotechnical design recommendations on civil designs
• Extensive knowledge of general civil designs and an understanding of industry codes, standards and construction methods
• Capable of developing creative yet practical concepts
• Experience in writing technical reports, specifications and in preparing the material take-offs
• Experience in technical evaluations of construction contracts and material / equipment supply contracts
• Excellent organizational, technical, communication and computer skills
• Must be legally authorized to work in Canada without sponsorship from Wood now or in the future