Job Title: Intermediate Project Engineer (Municipal)
Location: Dartmouth, NS
TP-17780
Over the past 75 years, RVA has evolved into an industry-leading organization comprising over 400 dedicated professionals. Recognized for its award-winning culture, RVA's passion permeates their work and environment.
At RVA, diversity, expertise, and collaboration converge to shape solutions grounded in trust and informed decision-making. Its team, composed of engineers, architects, technologists, environmentalists, modelers, and field inspection specialists, stands as a testament to its commitment to excellence. With each individual's strength, RVA has extended its reach across Canada and beyond.
Meridia Recruitment is pleased to partner with RVA in recruiting a dynamic and proficient Project Engineer to join their team in Halifax, Nova Scotia. This role holds the potential for further leadership opportunities at both the provincial and regional levels within an employee-owned company.
Role Description
In this pivotal role, the Project Engineer ensures seamless project delivery, fostering collaboration across all organizational tiers and stakeholders. Handling multiple projects concurrently, this individual thrives in a dynamic environment to meet diverse deliverables. Key responsibilities include crafting preliminary and final designs for an array of projects spanning road reconstruction, infrastructure renewal, stormwater systems, culverts, watermains, and sanitary and storm sewers. You'll take charge of preparing and coordinating approvals, tender documents, cost estimates, and comprehensive reports, ensuring meticulousness and compliance. Utilizing expertise in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Microstation platforms, you'll manage projects efficiently, overseeing engineering and contract administration for municipal initiatives. You will be tasked with building positive relationships with both internal teams and clients, contributing to a collaborative work environment while also participating in the training, development, and mentorship of junior staff.
Your responsibilities:
- Engage with teams across all levels of the company and stakeholders, orchestrating the timely delivery of multiple projects, fostering an environment that thrives on collective success
- Shape the preliminary and final designs for impactful projects, spanning road reconstruction, infrastructure renewal, stormwater systems, culverts, watermains, and grading, channeling creativity into tangible solutions
- Prepare and coordinate approvals, tender documents, cost estimates, contract documents, and detailed reports
- Manage projects adeptly in platforms like AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Microstation
- Review intricate construction scenarios, including live utility connections, temporary works, and commissioning, ensuring each step aligns with high standards of safety and excellence
- Play an active role in the training, development, and mentorship of junior staff, contributing to their growth within a dynamic and supportive environment
Your Qualifications
You bring over 5 years experience as a Municipal/Civil Engineer; consulting experience would be an asset. You hold a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field and are on the trajectory towards Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) registration or already hold this designation. You excel in team environments and demonstrate superior written and oral communication skills, evidenced through the creation of comprehensive reports, technical documents, and impactful client communications. You have proven your abilities in project management, blending technical expertise with effective leadership, ensuring the successful execution of diverse projects within specified parameters.
Qualifications:
- 5+ years’ Municipal/Civil Engineer or equivalent experience
- On path for registration or currently registered as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.)
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field
- Proven project management and technical skills
- Experience with software like AutoCAD, Civil 3D is considered an asset
- Proven capabilities in writing reports and other technical documents
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills
- A valid driver's license is required
- RVA believes in empowering their team with exceptional benefits that not only work in their favor but also amplify their performance. After all, happy teams translate to satisfied clients—it's that straightforward.
They offer competitive compensation packages and performance-based bonuses, employer-matched pension plan, comprehensive health and dental benefits, flexible vacation policy, top-up plan for new and expecting parents, firm-paid holidays, summer and winter breaks, and other leaves of absence. As well as, Global Travel Assist Program that provides emergency out-of-country medical protection, access to employee and family assistance programs, nutrition advice, caregiver support, and employee discounts (e.g., sports and entertainment tickets, major brands, insurance plans) and flexible and alternative work arrangements around core hours, including telecommuting and work-from-home options.
To express interest in this opportunity please apply online by clicking “Apply Now” below.
For more information contact Thomas Pugh, Partner, at 902-818-4506 and tpugh@kbrs.ca or Heather Simmons, Recruitment Specialist at 902-421-2335 and hsimmons@kbrs.ca, or please apply online by clicking the “Apply Now” button below. If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please let Thomas or Heather know.
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