Senior Municipal Engineer

At CBCL Limited, we are a successful, dynamic, and growing engineering and environmental consulting firm. We have an exciting opportunity for a Municipal/Civil Engineer to join our Municipal Department in our Halifax, Nova Scotia office! Bring your passion and skills to a collaborative team that thrives on delivering innovative, multidisciplinary design solutions.

You’ll play a pivotal role in enhancing the municipal infrastructure that connects and supports our communities, while gaining hands-on experience alongside skilled professionals dedicated to client satisfaction.

As our ideal candidate, you bring a wealth of experience in municipal infrastructure and a passion for leading projects and people. You have a strong track record designing and managing projects related to water transmission, distribution, pumping and storage; wastewater collection and pumping; and stormwater management.

You take a leadership role in the projects and with your expertise you will play a key role in project planning, execution, and delivery while mentoring junior staff and contributing to the success of our multidisciplinary team.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Uphold Excellence: Oversee the preparation of contract documents and conduct quality checks on deliverables to maintain CBCL’s high standards;
• Help Shape the Future of Municipal Infrastructure: Contribute to the design and planning of infrastructure projects for cities, towns, provincial/federal governments, industrial sites and developers;
• Lead and Innovate: Provide people and technical leadership across project development and delivery, including overseeing engineering calculations, refining design concepts, and ensuring compliance with client requirements and regulatory standards. Support business development by responding to RFPs, managing client relationships, and participating in industry associations and conferences. Collaborate closely with senior engineers and multidisciplinary teams to deliver effective, innovative solutions;
• Oversee Site Operations: Conduct and lead site visits, field assessments, and infrastructure investigations. Provide technical guidance during construction, review contractor work for compliance, and support resident engineering services as needed; and
• Drive Project Success: Prepare and review technical reports, feasibility studies, design drawings, cost estimates, proposals, and tender documents. Manage project deliverables, coordinate with clients and stakeholders, and contribute to business development efforts.

Other Related Duties as Required

• Present findings at industry conferences and share expertise through technical papers and presentations;
• Develop and enhance tools, workflows, and design standards that improve project efficiency and outcomes; and
• Identify and explore new service areas to expand our Municipal Group.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Educational and Professional Credentials: A bachelor's degree in civil engineering is required, with a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or eligibility for registration with Engineers Nova Scotia;
• Experience: Working in a leadership position with a multidisciplinary consulting engineering firm for more than 10 years with the last 2 years leading and directing large municipal infrastructure projects;
• Technical/Design Expertise: Experience leading and managing the design of large infrastructure projects within Atlantic Canada, with working knowledge of Atlantic Canadian regulations and various municipal standards. Experience with Ontario-based projects and municipal class environmental assessments would be considered an asset;
• Strategic Communication & Client Engagement: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to prepare technical reports, proposals, and presentations. Ability to liaise effectively with clients, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies;
• Organized and Detail-Oriented: Proven ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently, maintain attention to detail, with the ability to thrive in a deadline-oriented environment; and
• Team Player: A collaborative mindset and a passion for contributing to a positive team environment.

You are welcome to apply even if you do not meet all of the requirements.

What we can offer you

• A competitive compensation package effective on your first day of employment:
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits
• CAAT Defined Benefit Pension Plan with employer contributions
• Generous vacation allowance commensurate with experience
• Maternity or Parental leave top-up
• Health spending account
• Wellness incentive
• Membership dues reimbursement
• Education and lifelong learning subsidization
• Community volunteering incentive
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Public transit subsidy

In addition to the above benefits, we offer

• Flexible hours and locations to support work/life balance;
• Ability to work paid overtime and bank time-in-lieu for future use;
• Diverse team with a wide range of experience and expertise;
• Exposure to a variety of projects;
• Support to develop skills and pursue projects related to your own interests;
• Collaboration between multiple disciplines and levels of expertise;
• Mentoring opportunities to foster your personal and professional development;
• Accessible and central offices in Atlantic Canada and Ottawa; and
• Access to training opportunities in areas ranging from technical development to leadership skills.

About Us

At CBCL our purpose is to create a positive and lasting impact on people and our planet. As an employee-owned firm, at CBCL, our people are everything. We are committed to promoting inclusivity and diversity for a workplace where everyone can thrive, and we build long-term relationships with our clients while providing them with innovative solutions.

We have earned recognition as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. Our multitalented group of professionals offer consulting in the Infrastructure, Water and Wastewater, Buildings, Industrial, and Earth and Environment sectors. We value our people, our communities, and our history and look forward to continuing our steady growth.

Along with our commitment to reducing our carbon footprint corporately, CBCL develops and implements sustainable engineering solutions that respect the current social and environmental impacts, as well as future implications of our designs.

CBCL operates from its offices in Halifax and Sydney, NS; Charlottetown, PE; Saint John, Fredericton and Moncton, NB; St. John's, NL, and Ottawa, ON.

CBCL Limited strives to provide a diverse workplace that is inclusive, accessible and celebrates individuals and what makes us unique. We are proud to be an employer partner with the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion and Pride at Work.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace for all. If you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment or interview process, or while working with us, please email hr@cbcl.ca. We will work with you to meet your needs in a respectful and timely manner.

Our goal is to ensure every candidate has a fair opportunity to demonstrate their abilities. We value diverse perspectives and are dedicated to removing barriers that may prevent individuals from thriving in their roles.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those applicants who are selected to interview will be contacted.