Civil Engineer

Post Date

May 19, 2026

Location

Castlegar,
British Columbia

ZIP/Postal Code

V1N 4
Canada
Jul 20, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Engineering (Non IT)

Req #

VAN-8e2b3b50-4104-4a2d-844b-769c74dd867f

Pay Rate

$64 - $80 (hourly estimate)

Who Can Apply

  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada

Job Description

This Civil Engineer role supports a high‑volume portfolio of capital and maintenance projects across hydro, industrial, and electrical infrastructure. The successful candidate will step into an established workflow supporting consultant management, project engineering, and coordination across multiple engineering disciplines.

The engineer will manage approximately 20 active projects at any given time, ranging from early‑stage Class 3/4/5 estimates through construction support. The work blends technical civil/structural engineering, project management, and field investigation, ensuring consultant deliverables meet standards and that site conditions are fully understood.

Consultant Management — Track consultant progress, review deliverables, ensure formatting and standards compliance

Project Engineering — Provide technical civil/structural input, make sound engineering decisions, and support design development

Field Support — 1–2 days/week on site to assess conditions, validate drawings, troubleshoot issues, and coordinate with site personnel

Stakeholder Coordination — Work with mechanical, electrical, and operations teams to align project needs

Review Meetings — Lead design reviews, evaluate proposed solutions, and drive improvements

Project Portfolio Management — Oversee ~20 projects simultaneously, ensuring cost‑effective execution and timely support

General Civil Engineering Duties — Support the broader engineering group with technical tasks, assessments, and documentation

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Required Skills & Experience

P.Eng in BC — Must be fully licensed to practice independently

Strong organizational & decision‑making ability — Able to manage 20+ projects and make sound engineering judgments

Blend of project management + technical civil/structural skill

Local to the region — Frequent site visits; must understand real‑world conditions

Experience as a Project Engineer — Comfortable owning engineering decisions and coordinating deliverables

Industrial/Heavy Civil background — Electrical utility, hydro, mining, or commercial/industrial environments

Experience with rehabilitation of older infrastructure

Microsoft Suite proficiency

3–5 years of experience — Least important; capability > years

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Hydro power experience — Strong asset given project environment

Owner‑operator background — Familiarity with utility‑side processes

Self‑starter — Able to independently run projects with minimal oversight

Experience managing multiple consultants

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.