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The following job has been posted by a consulting engineering or related firm in the province of British Columbia. All positions are posted for three months, unless an employer requests that the posting be removed. It is up to YOU to make contact directly with the firm.

Focus Corporation is a multidiscipline engineering, geomatics and planning consulting firm with offices in major centers throughout Western Canada. We are currently seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to join our Victoria, BC team.

Reporting to the Manager, Municipal and Land Development you will:

• Supervise project budgeting and budget tracking
• Prepare/supervise production of engineering design and plans, utilizing employees to perform calculations, research work, etc.
• Prepare reports, cost estimates and proposals for various projects
• Outline and assign work to junior staff and review for technical requirements. Guide and review the work of junior employees
• Interact with clients on projects and act as a company representative to client/contractor
• Maintain and increase client base
• Act as project manager on specific jobs
• Maintain quality control of engineering production
• Be responsible for inspecting project sites in order to monitor progress and ensure compliance with all safety and government regulations
• Provide feedback and advice regarding the technical and structural aspects of company projects to management and other project leaders. Supervising the preparation and review of contract drawings and documents
• Be accountable to the company and clients and provide work that meets company and regulatory standards

As the successful candidate you:

• Are a Professional Engineer with a Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering and relative practical experience of a minimum of 10 years within the civil/municipal engineering field
• Demonstrate an understanding of engineering theories and principles as well as Canadian Engineering standards
• Have strong communication skills including presentation, oratory, and verbal skills
• Are able to communicate ideas and recommendations to non-engineer team members in a clear manner
• Demonstrate knowledge of codes for operation’s geographical area required
• Are a member of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of BC

PEOPLE COME FIRST AT FOCUS. We offer our employees an attractive compensation package that includes a competitive salary, above market group health benefits, a group RRSP plan, as well as a commitment to career development.

If you are interested in joining a dynamic progressive company, please visit our careers website at www.focus.ca and click on the opportunity link.