Intermediate / Senior Engineer - Land Development

Job Description

Intermediate / Senior Engineer - Land Development

Victoria, BC, Canada

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 10:00 AM

Based in Western Canada for over 110 years, McElhanney offers innovative and practical engineering, surveying, mapping, planning, landscape architecture, and environmental services. As a 100% employee-owned and operated firm, with over 1,400 staff members in 33 locations, we are proud to offer qualified staff with shareholding options in our company. At McElhanney, we work in teams to build strong connections with our staff, clients, and local communities. Our employees enjoy working here because of our varied projects, high levels of autonomy, opportunities for career development, excellent total compensation and benefits package, and collaborating with a team of great professionals.

The Opportunity

McElhanney is pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for an Intermediate/Senior Civil Project Manager / Project Engineer specializing in Land Development in Victoria, BC. In this position, you will primarily serve as the Engineer of Record and Project Manager, collaborating within our respected and dynamic Land Development team. This role, which includes shareholding opportunities, is well-suited for a motivated individual who thrives in a privately held organization with a reputable background in engineering, surveying, and support services. Additionally, this position is ideal for someone who prioritizes project delivery and exceptional client service.

Live, Work and Play in Victoria

Victoria offers a fantastic array of culture from academia to arts to outdoors/beach lifestyles. An historic provincial capital, Victoria has all of the amenities of a large city, but the friendly community feel that defines Vancouver Island. Victoria offers the most temperate climate in all of Canada, with less rain and more sun than other cities on the West Coast.

Our Victoria branch offers a wide array of McElhanney services including land development, municipal and structural engineering, land surveying and environmental consulting, working on projects both locally and in the greater Vancouver Island region.

What You’ll Do

• Lead detailed design and production of land development project infrastructure, such as roads, utilities, and drainage systems.


• Coordinate / produce / seal detailed design drawings, calculations, reports, construction cost estimates, tender documents and contracts.


• Strategically plan land use and development projects.


• Chair regular project meetings with clients and internal staff.


• Develop new business and establish strategic relationships with key clients, agencies and partners.


• Coordinate with other team members and monitor project progress to ensure schedules, budgets and quality control standards are achieved.


• Provide leadership in safety and quality management practices.


• Prepare and submit superior proposals.


• Generate invoices for clients and track against agreed client budgets.


• Manage multidisciplinary teams, providing mentorship and guidance to junior engineers and technical staff.

What You'll Bring

• A degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university with strong technical skills and 5 – 15 years of related technical experience.


• Registration in good standing as a P.Eng in BC or ability to obtain registration through existing inter-jurisdictional agreements.


• Construction Administration is an asset.


• Proven ability to attract and retain clients, win projects and consistently provide high quality deliverables on time and on budget.


• Demonstrated business development skills.


• An aptitude for leadership, continuous learning, knowledge sharing and relationship building.


• Bonus points if you have experience with all government levels, construction contractors and developers.

What Can We Offer You?

The salary range for this position is $92,000 - $135,000 per annum. McElhanney offers fair compensation that is commensurate with the individual’s education, experience, skills, and professional qualifications. The posted base salary/wage range is representative of the required level of qualifications and experience for the position as noted in the job posting. The salary offered will be based on the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate. The role also comes with the potential for performance bonuses and share ownership.

• Work-Life Harmony: Balance your personal and professional commitments. Flexible hours to fit your lifestyle.


• Comprehensive Benefits: Maternity and parental leave top up program, health and dental coverage, RRSP matching, and Employee & Family Assistance Program.


• Safe & Inclusive Workplace: A culture of respect and inclusion for all.


• Compensation: Attractive total compensation package including a generous bonus plan and share ownership potential.


• Professional Development: Reimbursement for dues, educational assistance, mentorship program, internal committees, workshops, and committee involvement.


• Career Progression: Support and mentorship to shape a career path that fits your goals.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

At McElhanney, our unwavering commitment lies in cultivating a culture that aligns with our core values and fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate the collective achievements of a team rich in expertise, experiences, and perspectives, and welcome applications from individuals of diverse ethnicities, religions, backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, gender identities, aboriginal statuses, various age groups, and those with disabilities. Requests for accommodations can be made at any stage of the selection process. If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements outlined. We’re interested in getting to know you and explore the unique contributions you can bring to McElhanney!

To learn more about our recognition as Canada's Top 100 Employers (2025), visit www.mcelhanney.com/careers. Visit Glassdoor to learn more about our employee experience.

Our Purpose: Amaze our clients. Care for our communities. Empower our people.

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