Civil Engineer Jobs in Burnaby, BC

A Civil Engineer is an integral part of the engineering industry, responsible for designing, constructing, and overseeing the maintenance of infrastructure projects like roads, bridges, buildings, water supply systems, and wastewater treatment plants. They perform various tasks such as conducting feasibility studies, developing detailed plans, estimating costs, and ensuring that projects comply with legal requirements and environmental guidelines. A Civil Engineer also plays a crucial role in making decisions on issues like traffic flow, water resource use, and urban development.

Important skills for a Civil Engineer include strong analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and proficiency in using specialized software for designing and modeling infrastructure systems. They should also have excellent communication skills to effectively present their ideas and negotiate with clients and other professionals. The essential certifications for a Civil Engineer include a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and a Professional Engineer (PE) license which requires a degree from an ABET-accredited program, four years of relevant work experience, and passing scores on two exams. Prior to becoming a Civil Engineer, individuals might work as a Civil Engineering Intern, Engineering Technician, or Junior Civil Engineer to gain practical experience and technical skills in the field.

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Senior Coastal Engineer/Modeller

  • Burnaby, BC
  • 6 hours ago
  • Burnaby, BC
  • 6 hours ago

Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or...

Sr. Structural Engineer (Transmission Lines)

  • Burnaby, BC
  • 9 days ago
  • Burnaby, BC
  • 9 days ago

The teams are set up to focus on the following assets and discipline areas: Cable design, Civil design, Electrical design, Geotechnical design, Overhead Line design, and Structural design....

Civil Engineer (Transmission Lines)

  • Burnaby, BC
  • 9 days ago
  • Burnaby, BC
  • 9 days ago

structures foundations. * Manages large engineering design work packages within multi-discipline project teams, including planning, resources and coordinating work to ensure commitments are met. *...

Intermediate Marine Structural Engineer

  • Vancouver, BC (5 miles from Burnaby, BC)
  • 10 days ago
  • Vancouver, BC (5 miles from Burnaby, BC)
  • 10 days ago

About McElhanney Based in Western Canada for over 110 years, McElhanney offers innovative and practical engineering, surveying, mapping, planning, landscape architecture, and environmental...

Apim Infrastructure Engineer

  • Vancouver, BC (5 miles from Burnaby, BC)
  • 22 days ago
  • Vancouver, BC (5 miles from Burnaby, BC)
  • 22 days ago

Insight Global is looking for an APIM Infrastructure Engineer to join one of North America's largest retail and wellness companies. The ideal candidate will be joining the Enterprise Platform...

Transportation Engineer

  • Vancouver, BC (5 miles from Burnaby, BC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Vancouver, BC (5 miles from Burnaby, BC)
  • 30+ days ago

Confident and positive attitude Ability to build and maintain good working relationships with our business partners, suppliers, contractors, and clients Experience with software such as AutoCAD Civil...

Junior Traffic Engineer

  • Vancouver, BC (5 miles from Burnaby, BC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Vancouver, BC (5 miles from Burnaby, BC)
  • 30+ days ago

Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or related field Minimum 2 years of experience in traffic engineering or transportation planning Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and basic data analysis Familiarity...

Senior Structural Engineer Bridges and Civil Structures

  • Vancouver, BC (5 miles from Burnaby, BC)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Vancouver, BC (5 miles from Burnaby, BC)
  • 45+ days ago

,Civil 3D, SAP2000, CSI Bridge, MIDAS Our teams are comprised of bright and enthusiastic people who wish to make a difference to the world that we live in....

Civil Structural Designer

  • Burnaby, BC
  • 45+ days ago
  • Burnaby, BC
  • 45+ days ago

Civil Structural Designer Come join us in reshaping the future with AtkinsRealis. AtkinsRealis is dedicated in engineering a better future for our planet and its people. Location Burnaby, BC Your...

Intermediate Roadway Engineer

  • Vancouver, BC (5 miles from Burnaby, BC)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Vancouver, BC (5 miles from Burnaby, BC)
  • 90+ days ago

What you will bring to the team: Post secondary education in Civil Engineering Professional Engineer (P.Eng) or eligible for registration in Alberta or British Columbia 5-10 years experience in the...

Senior Structural Engineer

  • Vancouver, BC (5 miles from Burnaby, BC)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Vancouver, BC (5 miles from Burnaby, BC)
  • 90+ days ago

Must have a working knowledge and ability to use programs such as Microsoft Word and Excel and structural analysis software (SAP2000, RAM, etc.)....

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Salary for Civil Engineer Jobs in Burnaby, BC

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Civil Engineer positions.



Highest Education Level

Civil Engineers in Burnaby, BC offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
53.7%
Master's Degree
30.0%
Associate's Degree
5.9%
Doctorate Degree
4.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.9%
High School or GED
2.3%
Some College
0.4%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Civil Engineers in Burnaby, BC
4-6 years
28.6%
2-4 years
23.8%
None
23.8%
1-2 years
14.3%
6-8 years
4.8%
Less than 1 year
4.8%



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