Civil Engineer - Building Site Design

Edmonton, Canada

ABOUT REIMAGINE

Creating joyful journeys toward regenerative architecture.

At the heart of our practice lies a reimagined relationship between nature, the community, and the built environment. We advocate for architecture and design that renews, harmonizes, and gives back to our world.

Co-creation is the catalyst for innovation, nothing sustainable can be achieved in isolation. Our work is collaborative and interdisciplinary, integrating multiple perspectives and ways of knowing to create spaces that are truly exceptional in their creativity and beauty.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Reimagine is seeking a Lead Civil Engineer (P.Eng.) to join our team in Edmonton. This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of civil engineering and integrated design, supporting architectural projects with a focus on sustainability, First Nations partnerships, and community-centered infrastructure.

As our professional of record for civil design, you will work closely with architects, clients, consultants and project stakeholders to deliver site servicing, stormwater management, grading design, and civil infrastructure across institutional, housing, and northern/remote projects.

This role includes technical leadership, proposal writing, and business development, ideal for an engineer who wants to shape projects from concept through construction while contributing to firm growth.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Technical Leadership & Project Delivery

Serve as Professional Engineer of Record for civil design across architectural projects
Lead site servicing design, grading, stormwater management, and infrastructure coordination
Prepare Development Permit (DP), Building Permit (BP), and related submissions according to AHJ (Authority Having Jurisdiction) requirements
Coordinate civil design within integrated project delivery and multidisciplinary team environments
Provide construction administration and site review services
Navigate northern and remote project constraints including permafrost considerations, limited material availability, and Arctic construction logistics

Sustainability & First Nations Work

Integrate sustainable design principles into civil infrastructure (LID approaches, climate adaptation, net-zero strategies)
Work collaboratively and respectfully with First Nations communities and project partners
Support culturally informed site planning and infrastructure design
Navigate consultation processes and regulatory requirements for projects on First Nations lands

Workshop Facilitation & Stakeholder Engagement

Support and facilitate SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) framework workshops for project teams and stakeholders
Engage clients, municipal reviewers, and community stakeholders through structured workshop formats
Support knowledge transfer and team alignment through facilitated collaborative sessions

Proposal Writing & Business Development

Contribute to RFP responses, technical proposals, and qualification submissions
Develop project scopes, fee estimates, and workplans for civil engineering components
Support client relationship development and new project pursuits
Represent Reimagine's civil capabilities in business development activities

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) license with APEGA (or eligible for registration transfer)
5+ years of experience in civil engineering consulting, preferably within architectural or multidisciplinary firms
Strong technical expertise in site grading, stormwater design, servicing, and municipal permitting processes
Experience with Alberta (urban and rural) municipal development and servicing standards
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Commitment to working respectfully with Indigenous communities and diverse stakeholders

Preferred

Experience with integrated project delivery (IPD), Design-Bid-Build, or construction management delivery models
Knowledge of northern/remote construction challenges and solutions
Background in sustainable civil infrastructure design (LID, green infrastructure, climate adaptation)
Familiarity with institutional, housing, or community-focused projects
Experience with proposal writing and project pursuit activities
Comfortable working independently as the sole civil discipline lead while collaborating across a multidisciplinary team
Experience facilitating workshops, training sessions, or stakeholder engagement processes

WHAT WE OFFER

Opportunity to work on meaningful, community-centered projects
Collaborative studio environment with architects, engagement leads, and sustainability specialists
Internal and external educational and training opportunities
Flexible work arrangements
Competitive compensation commensurate with experience
Benefits package, fitness and transportation subsidies, professional development allowance

TO APPLY

Please submit your resume, cover letter, and a brief project portfolio (highlighting relevant civil work) to vivian@reimagine.ca. In your cover letter, tell us about a project where your civil engineering work contributed to a larger design or community goal. Reimagine is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of equity-seeking groups.

We look forward to hearing from you.