Site Jobs in Coquitlam, BC

Communities everywhere share the need for clean water. And as they work to meet that need, they’re facing new, more complex challenges every day. Our water professionals collaborate to contribute innovative ideas, guided by scientific rigor and a vision for sustainable growth. Every day, we’re helping communities improve, reuse, and protect our world’s most precious resource.

Join our team to deliver transformational projects that will benefit future generations. Grow with us, H2O+U.

Stantec’s Water team based in Burnaby is looking for a highly motivated Civil/Structural Site Engineer to join the Water team based in Burnaby, BC. This opportunity is full-time, on-site at the North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day Field Services tasks on behalf of the Owner, including construction administration related processes and document controls through Tender, Construction and Post-Construction services.

• Coordinate with design disciplines to complete delegated professional services during construction phase including coordination and scheduling of field review and reports, and processing of RFIs, site instructions, change orders, shop drawings, submittals, progress claims, deficiency lists, commissioning participation, closeout documentation, warranty period documentation.

• Review submittals for consistency with design intent, building code compliance, and constructability, and coordinate reviews with the Owner and Engineer teams.

• Conduct regular site observations to verify conformity with design drawings and specifications. Document field observations, identify non-conformances, and issue formal reports and recommendations for corrective action.

• Coordinate with design professionals, subconsultants, clients, contractors, authorities, field staff, and other stakeholders.

• Coordinate with project design teams to complete construction-related design-phase review including constructability, cost, and construction sequencing and scheduling.

• Track construction progress and contribute to clear, timely reporting. Anticipate upcoming project needs, identify risks early, and support issue resolution.

• Leads project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants, owner and contractor, sub-contractors, and vendors.

• Participates in client project requirement meetings.

• Contribute to a safety-first work environment in compliance with Stantec’s health, safety, security and environmental policies and procedures.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to identify and resolve construction issues

• As the Owner’s representative, ability to coordinate effectively between Engineer and Contractor to drive practical solutions based on site conditions.

• Background suitable to carry out field-based decision-making

• Experience with heavy civil construction, with preference for experience with water/wastewater projects

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

• Requisite knowledge and application of applicable building codes, concrete placement means and methods, materials, and industry standards.

• General understanding of all phases of project document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications.

• Ability to check the work of others for accuracy and completeness and manage time to meet project budget and schedule.

• Advanced oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to participate and collaborate in project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought.

• Ability to effectively discuss project issues with contractors, project team, and clients, including the ability to resolve conflict situations.

• Takes initiative on tasks and in coordinating with other members of the project team, obtaining and sharing necessary information.

• Preference for candidates with experience within the Metro Vancouver Project Delivery environment

• Strong organizational skills and understanding of task assignments and schedule.

• Working knowledge of critical path method scheduling.

• Must have a valid driver’s license and good driving record.

• Experience with Navisworks, Revit and AutoCAD software considered an asset

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in civil/structural engineering or related field.

• Preference for people with training and/or credentials in construction management and/or contract administration

• 8+ years of experience in concrete/structural engineering and construction, with preference for people with design experience.

• Licensed Professional Engineer, or ability to become registered as a P.Eng with EGBC immediately. Engineers-in-Training and Applied Science Technologists with the appropriate experience will be considered, with pay commensurate with the professional credentials obtained.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

Pay Range:

• Locations in Lower Mainland - BC, GTA & Ottawa Ontario-$94,600.00 - $137,100.00 Annually

Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.

Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location: Canada | BC | Burnaby
Organization: BC-1117 Water-CA British Columbia
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 03/03/2026 11:03:29
Req ID: 1004650