Gwaii Engineering is an Indigenous-owned engineering and advisory firm based in Victoria, B.C. working in partnership with First Nations, municipalities, and public and private sector clients. Our work focuses on planning, designing, and setting up resilient infrastructure systems that support community health, self-determination, and long-term sustainability.
We are looking for experienced & talented individuals, but moreover, we’re looking for people who have a passion for making a difference. At Gwaii, we pride ourselves on a progressive and open work culture, as well as a commitment to the communities we serve and the communities we live in. We want to find driven team-players that will uphold our values, and have a good time while doing it!
ABOUT THE POSITIONWe are seeking an Asset Management Engineer (Infrastructure/ Utilities) to join our growing team. This role is intentionally open across junior, intermediate, and senior experience levels, with responsibilities scaled based on experience and demonstrated capability.
The successful candidate will work across multiple clients and infrastructure systems, supporting the planning, analysis, design, and implementation of asset management, master planning, and modelling initiatives. Systems include water, wastewater, stormwater, traffic, transportation, and related civil infrastructure, with a strong focus on First Nations communities.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES- Develop and implement asset management strategies, including lifecycle planning, risk-based decision-making, condition assessment, and capital renewal programs for community infrastructure.
- Lead or support long-range infrastructure planning, servicing studies, and funding applications that inform capital investment decisions.
- Prepare and/or lead infrastructure master plans for water, wastewater, stormwater, and transportation systems that integrate growth, climate resilience, regulation, and community priorities.
- Develop, update, and apply hydraulic models to support planning, design, operations, and scenario analysis, integrated with GIS and asset datasets.
- Analyze infrastructure data and develop dashboards, reports, and visualizations to support evidence-based decision-making using tools such as GIS, Excel, Power BI, SQL, or FME.
- Provide planning-level and conceptual engineering support for civil infrastructure (pipelines, pump stations, treatment facilities, ponds, and roadways), including coordination with operations and regulators.
- Participate in site visits, inspections, and field verification in community settings as required.
- Collaborate with First Nations staff, leadership, and partners through workshops and engagement sessions, preparing clear, accessible technical materials for diverse audiences.
- Please see our website for full list of key responsibilities (Opportunities - Gwaii Engineering).
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCEEducation & Credentials
- Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
- Eligible for, or registered as, a Professional Engineer (required for intermediate and senior levels).
Experience (scaled by level)
- Junior: Exposure to infrastructure, utilities, GIS, asset management, or modelling.
- Intermediate: Experience supporting asset management, infrastructure planning, master planning, or hydraulic modelling.
- Senior: Demonstrated leadership in asset management initiatives, master planning, or hydraulic modelling studies.
Desired Experience & Attributes
- Experience working with First Nations communities; Indigenous applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Strong interest in community-based infrastructure, capacity-building, and practical implementation.
- Experience with hydraulic modelling for water, wastewater, or stormwater systems is an asset.
- Strong analytical, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Comfortable working across strategy, data, modelling, planning, and technical support as needed.
GWAII PERKS- Employee ownership / profit-sharing
- Health and dental benefits
- DPSP matching contributions
- Social events
- In-house fitness centre
COMPENSATIONThe annual base salary for this position will be between $85,000 and $125,000 per year excluding benefits.
WHY GWAII?This role offers the opportunity to work on meaningful infrastructure projects that directly support Indigenous community development, resilience, and self-determination. Team members at Gwaii work across the full infrastructure lifecycle, in a collaborative and values-driven environment, with room to grow technically and professionally.
TO APPLY:Please send your resume and cover letter to bducharme@gwaiieng.com addressed to BRANDON DUCHARME with the subject line “Asset Management Engineer”.
- Gwaii is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all of our applicants for their interest, please note only those who have been shortlisted for interviews will be contacted.
