Job Description

Design Build Engineering Lead - Water/Wastewater
Location: Lower Mainland, BC
Job Type: Full-time, permanent
Salary: $125,000-$155,000 per year, depending on experience
Benefits: RRSP matching, extended health and dental, fitness allowance, and more
About the Company
Our client is a well-established leader in water infrastructure in Western Canada, with decades of experience designing and building water and wastewater treatment plants and pumping stations. They self-perform most project work in-house, integrating civil, process, mechanical, electrical and instrumentation disciplines, and have hundreds of completed projects behind them.
With a strong focus on safety, sustainability and quality, they've grown steadily and value long-term relationships with both their clients and their people.
The Role
Our client is looking for an innovative, detail-oriented and accountable Design Build Engineering Lead to oversee multi-discipline design on water and wastewater projects and see them through construction and commissioning. You'll work independently, lead others, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the design of multi-discipline projects
• Review subconsultant and supplier drawings for errors and omissions
• Coordinate and relay design information to discipline leads, project coordinators and field staff
• Evaluate technologies and complete design checks
• Prepare process layouts and review detailed fabrication drawings
• Review designs by other professionals and propose innovative, cost-saving alternatives
• Write technical specifications and contract terms and conditions
• Procure equipment and materials on time and under budget
• Write proposals, ensuring all RFP requirements are met
• Manage and coordinate work with technical and field staff
• Ensure all construction and installation meets company and contractual quality standards
• Promote a safe work environment through continuous training and development

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience designing and constructing treatment plants in Canada
• 5+ years of design management experience overseeing multiple engineering disciplines
• Proven experience taking projects from design through construction to commissioning
• Degree in Civil, Mechanical or Environmental Engineering
• P.Eng registered with Engineers and Geoscientists BC
• Water and wastewater engineering experience
• Knowledge of building and plumbing codes
• Working knowledge of architecture, civil and structural engineering, HVAC, electrical, instrumentation and controls
• Highly detail-oriented, with a track record of finding errors
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in MS Office
• Valid driver's licence and reliable vehicle. The role involves travel to the head office, shop and job sites, which aren't accessible by public transit.

Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada without sponsorship.
What's on Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• 6% vacation accrual (about 3 weeks)
• Extended health and dental benefits, plus an EAP program
• RRSP matching after one year
• Annual fitness allowance
• Professional development opportunities
• Safety-first, COR-certified company culture
• Boot and rain gear allowances for field work
• Regular company events and an employee perks program

If you're interested, apply today or reach out for a confidential conversation:
Marcus Finucane
Recruitment Consultant, SSA Recruitment Canada
marcus@ssaltd.com