Engineering & architecture jobs in Canada

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Counted Sep 25, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 4,728
Employers: 1,512

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year: $105,018Across 664 listings
Average starting payCAD / hour: $45.52Across 52 listings
Average starting payUSD / year: $139,614Across 38 listings

Employer-advertised starting pay, not employee salaries. Currencies and pay periods stay separate.

Where work happens

Remote: 2%113 listings
Hybrid: 36%1,698 listings
On-site: 61%2,907 listings

Not specified: <1% (10 listings)

Employers hiring include WSP in Canada (259), Egis Group (135), Stantec (132).

Sources & calculation notes

These figures describe the listings on this role page at the date shown, not the whole job market. Listings can change.

Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

Hybrid and on-site classifications may be inferred from descriptions. Check the original ad. How we count

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Actalent

Civil Engineer

New Westminster, BC, Canada

Pay: $130,000 to $150,000 CAD / year
Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Oct 8, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 8, 2026

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Original job description

Civil Engineer (Professional of Record – Electrical Distribution)

Job Background & Summary

Actalent Services is a growing engineering consulting organization with a strong presence in Western Canada supporting utility infrastructure projects. We are seeking a highly experienced Intermediate or Senior Civil Engineer (P.Eng.) to serve as the Professional of Record (PoR) for civil engineering deliverables supporting BC Hydro electrical distribution projects.

This position is responsible for providing technical leadership, engineering oversight, and professional accountability for civil engineering designs associated with underground electrical distribution infrastructure. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with BC Hydro standards, municipal requirements, applicable codes, and EGBC professional practice obligations.

The role is primarily focused on underground electrical utility infrastructure and requires proven experience delivering civil engineering designs for electrical distribution systems.

This position operates under a hybrid work model subject to company changes and policies.

Successfully passing Drug & Alcohol Screening is a requirement for this role.

Qualifications and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university.
Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in good standing with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC).
Previous experience acting as Civil Engineer of Record or Professional of Record on BC Hydro projects.
Minimum five (5) years of demonstrated civil engineering experience supporting electrical distribution utility infrastructure projects.
Minimum five (5) years of direct experience in the design and delivery of underground electrical distribution civil works.
Demonstrated experience applying BC Hydro standards, specifications, and utility engineering requirements.
Experience coordinating with municipalities, permitting authorities, contractors, and utility stakeholders.
Proficiency using AutoCAD Civil 3D and Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong understanding of civil construction practices associated with underground utility installations.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Valid Class 5 BC Driver's License (or provincial equivalent).

Demonstrated Experience:

Underground duct banks.
Utility trenches and cable routing infrastructure.
Utility trenches less crossings and trench less ducts.
Electrical vaults and manholes.
Transformer foundations.
Switchgear and equipment foundations.
Roadway and utility crossings.
Retaining structures associated with utility projects.
Underground utility coordination and conflict resolution.
Experience supporting BC Hydro Distribution Capital Programs.
Experience preparing sealed engineering deliverables.
Experience performing field reviews and construction support services.
Working knowledge of MMCD standards and municipal permitting processes.

Job Responsibilities

Serve as Professional of Record for civil engineering deliverables associated with electrical distribution utility projects.
Review, approve, and seal engineering designs in accordance with EGBC requirements.
Lead civil engineering design activities for underground electrical distribution infrastructure.
Perform engineering calculations, design reviews, and constructability assessments.
Ensure designs comply with BC Hydro standards, municipal requirements, applicable codes, and industry best practices.
Prepare and review engineering reports, technical memoranda, permit submissions, and design criteria documents.
Oversee designers and junior engineers engaged in project delivery.
Conduct quality assurance and quality control reviews of drawings, calculations, and project documentation.
Coordinate with BC Hydro representatives, municipalities, regulatory agencies, contractors, and project stakeholders.
Provide technical support during construction, including field reviews and responses to requests for information.
Support project planning, scheduling, cost estimating, and risk management activities.
Participate in project meetings and technical reviews as required.
Travel within British Columbia as required to support project needs.

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Responsibilities

Serve as the Professional of Record for civil engineering deliverables on BC Hydro electrical distribution projects, ensuring compliance with standards and codes. Lead the design, review, and sealing of underground utility infrastructure while providing technical oversight and construction support.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and a P.Eng. registration with EGBC. Candidates must have at least five years of experience in civil engineering for electrical distribution utility infrastructure, specifically with underground works and BC Hydro standards.

Skills

Civil Engineering
Electrical Distribution
Professional Of Record
AutoCAD Civil 3D
Underground Utility Design
BC Hydro Standards
EGBC Professional Practice
Project Oversight
Technical Leadership
Permitting
Construction Support
Quality Assurance
Quality Control
Engineering Calculations
MMCD Standards
Stakeholder Coordination

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Keywords

Civil Engineering
P.Eng
EGBC
BC Hydro
Electrical Distribution
Underground Duct Banks
Utility Trenches
Cable Routing
Electrical Vaults
Manholes
Transformer Foundations
Switchgear Foundations
Roadway Crossings
Retaining Structures
AutoCAD Civil 3D
Microsoft Office Suite
MMCD Standards
Municipal Permitting
Professional Of Record
Utility Infrastructure
Engineering Consulting
Field Reviews
Constructability Assessments
Technical Memoranda
Design Criteria
Quality Control
Quality Assurance
Distribution Capital Programs
Utility Coordination
Conflict Resolution

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