Principal Engineer - Civil / Earthworks

With offices in Australia, Canada, USA, Southern Africa, Ghana, Philippines, Argentina and Peru, Lycopodium proudly delivers high quality professional engineering and project delivery services globally, across the resources, infrastructure and industrial processes sectors. By joining our global team and learning from renowned subject matter experts, we can offer you a diverse career that could take you anywhere in the world.

The tasks you'll perform

• Provide proficient and accurate design input for the production of Civil and Earthworks drawings.
• Maintain the quality of output produced from the appointed discipline team to ensure deliverables are met to high-level of accuracy.
• Develop and monitor the production of designs in accordance with Project, Client and regulatory standards.
• Work collaboratively with personnel across all business units.
• Monitor the design and drafting progress and report to the relevant Managers on a weekly basis.
• Develop technical documentation including scopes of work and specifications using relevant Canadian and industry standards and guidelines.
• Produce accurate engineering lists such as material take-offs, and MTOs as required.
• Monitor the design and drafting progress and report to the relevant Managers on a weekly basis.
• Develop technical documentation including scopes of work and specifications using relevant Canadian and industry standards and guidelines.
• Produce accurate engineering lists such as material take-offs, and MTOs as required.
• Evaluate and approve tenders, provide technical recommendations for the purchase of civil equipment from vendors where necessary.
• Review and approve certified documentation and disseminate the information to the appropriate personnel for interface checking
• Evaluate and approve tenders, provide technical recommendations for the purchase of civil equipment from vendors where necessary.
• Review and approve certified documentation and disseminate the information to the appropriate personnel for interface checking.

The expertise you'll bring

• University Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent
• 15+ post graduate experience
• Preferably experience in process plant or related industries, but not mandatory.
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision whilst consistently producing a high quality of deliverables.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve consistently high standards within both budgetary and schedule constraints.
• Proficient understanding of business acumen with the ability to adapt to different business environments.
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility and commitment.
• High attention to detail and exceptional knowledge of engineering design and calculations.
• Demonstrate a strict practice of confidentiality, personal responsibility and discretion.

The benefits we'll provide

Lycopodium has a strong company culture focused on career progression and technical skill development. You can expect to be involved in a wide range of large projects whilst working amongst a team of highly skilled professionals.

We recognise that everyone is different and needs may change over the course of your career. That’s why we:

• Invest in our people for the long-term, building a diverse and rewarding career, mentored by the best in the industry.
• Allow our people to balance work with other commitments, like family or study, offering flexible work arrangements.
• Provide employees with a variety of additional benefits such as coverage for professional memberships, RRSP matching, healthcare spending account, discount and rewards programs, and much more.

The expected salary range for this role is $180,000 to $200,000. This range is based on the role’s job family and level and reflects a good faith estimate for the role at the time of posting. Your final offer will depend on factors such as market conditions, internal equity and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role. We believe in fair, competitive pay that reflects the value you bring to the team.

Lycopodium is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity and maintaining a discrimination free workplace, guided by our core values of Respect, Integrity and Diligence.

We are committed to providing the best possible experience for every candidate by responding to every application. We do not use AI to screen, assess, or select candidates and to ensure fairness; every application is personally reviewed by a member of our team. If you require accommodation at any stage, please contact our Recruitment Team and we will work with you to provide the support you need.