Civil Engineer

Position Overview Giffen Consulting Ltd. (Giffen) is looking to hire a Civil Engineer with a mining and/or heavy industrial background to join our growing team. We are looking for an individual to join us on a full-time basis in our Vancouver or Toronto office. This is a hybrid work arrangement with 3 days per week in the office. About Us Giffen is a Canadian company with offices in Vancouver, BC, and Toronto, ON. that provides fit-for-purpose engineering and project delivery solutions, specializing in the mining, utility, and heavy industrial sectors. At Giffen, we take pride in our ability to deliver flexible strategies that are tailored to the specific needs of our clients. We value relationships above all else – within our team and with our clients. We hold our team to the highest level of accountability to ensure we provide tailored solutions to successfully execute our clients’ projects. We believe that open communication is the key to fostering reliable and lasting relationships within our company and those with whom we conduct business. Key Responsibilities Lead engineering and design for major earthworks scopes, including: Site grading and overall site development Earthworks for process plants, haul roads, laydown areas, and site pads Excavation, embankments, slopes, berms, and cut/fill optimization Surface water management for earthworks areas (ditches, channels, culverts, ponds) Develop and review earthworks design criteria, standards, and QA/QC practices. Conduct advanced engineering calculations, including runoff, drainage routing, slope stability coordination (with geotechnical consultants), and cut/fill analysis. Oversee development of 3D civil models, grading plans, and construction‑ready earthworks packages. Own all civil earthworks scopes across multiple simultaneous projects. Prepare and manage discipline budgets, schedules, estimates, and work plans. Provide senior-level review of design deliverables, drawings, and calculations. Support construction with proposal development, fee estimates, BD activities, field reviews, RFI responses, and design clarifications. Prepare and lead technical reports, design briefs, specifications, and review documents. Ensure all earthworks engineering aligns with EGBC requirements and industry best practices Provide guidance and mentorship to intermediate and junior engineers. Support internal development of design standards, templates, and workflows. Promote a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and practical problem‑solving. Qualifications + Experience Degree in Engineering with Civil/Structural focus from an accredited university. Registered (or eligible to) as a P.Eng. 7+ years progressive experience as a Civil Engineer on mining and or heavy industrial projects. Civil3D Experience. Familiar with greenfield and brownfield mining projects in both open-pit and underground mine design. Excellent organizational, technical, communication and computer skills. Adaptable and innovative with a love of learning and drive to constantly improve. Well-developed organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple ongoing projects. What We Offer Giffen is an open, welcoming, accepting, and positive space for all our employees and contractors. Here are some of the perks of working for us! Encourage continual learning through courses and conferences. Support professional designation certification. Connect through monthly, continuous performance management meetings. Invest in our people through a variety of corporate programs. Host company-wide social events. Why Join Our Team? Small, growing team. Competitive compensation package including RRSP matching program. Comprehensive Benefits. Flexible Work-From-Home options and schedule. Short + Long-Term Incentives.

The Civil Engineer will lead engineering and design for major earthworks scopes, including site grading, process plant earthworks, and surface water management, while also developing design criteria and overseeing the creation of 3D civil models and construction-ready packages. Responsibilities also include owning civil earthworks scopes across multiple projects, managing budgets and schedules, providing senior design review, and supporting construction activities.

Candidates must possess a Civil/Structural Engineering degree and be registered or eligible to register as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with EGBC, backed by 7 or more years of progressive experience on mining or heavy industrial projects. Essential technical requirements include proficiency in Civil3D and familiarity with both greenfield and brownfield mining environments.

• RRSP Matching Program • Comprehensive Benefits • Short And Long-Term Incentives

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Earthworks Engineering
• Design
• Site Grading
• Haul Roads
• Surface Water Management
• Slope Stability
• 3D Civil Modeling
• Project Delivery
• Budget Management
• Schedule Management
• Design Review
• Client Engagement
• Mentorship
• Technical Reporting
• Civil3D
• Open-Pit Mining

• Engineering
• Consulting
• Construction

Formation minimale

Baccalauréat

Expérience minimale

5+ ans

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine

Présence au bureau

3 jours par semaine