Division Manager, Civil Engineering

About Mc Elhanney

Based in Western Canada for over 110 years, McElhanney offers innovative and practical engineering, surveying, mapping, planning, landscape architecture, and environmental services. As a 100% employee‑owned and operated firm with over 1,400 staff members in 31 locations, we are proud to offer qualified staff with shareholding options in our company. At McElhanney, we work in teams to build strong connections with our staff, clients, and local communities.

Our employees enjoy working here because of our varied projects, high levels of autonomy, opportunities for career development, excellent total compensation and benefits package, and collaboration with a team of great professionals.

Are you a driven professional ready to take the next step into leadership? McElhanney is offering an exciting opportunity for an aspiring leader to become an Engineering Division Manager of our Terrace office. This role is ideal for someone who’s built a strong foundation in consulting and is now looking to lead a multidisciplinary team, shape business strategy, and make a lasting impact in a thriving community.

As the Civil Engineering Division Manager in Terrace, you’ll be empowered to grow your leadership skills while guiding a team of professional engineers, EITs, and civil design technologists, working alongside other civil, structural, survey, environmental engineers, and biologist environmental teams. You’ll take ownership of project delivery/design, client relationships, and business development—supported by a collaborative network of regional experts and corporate resources.

Whether you’re ready to lead your first division or expand your influence in a new region, this role offers autonomy, mentorship, and challenge to help you thrive.

Imagine building your career while enjoying some of the best outdoor recreation in Canada. Surrounded by spectacular mountains, rivers, and wilderness, the city offers an exceptional quality of life, with affordable housing, short commute times, and year‑round outdoor recreation. From world‑class fishing and hiking to skiing at nearby Shames Mountain, Terrace provides an outstanding balance of career opportunity and lifestyle. As a leader in our Terrace office, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the region while enjoying all that Northwest BC has to offer.

• Lead and grow our Terrace Civil Engineering Division, guiding business operations, team development, and the delivery of impactful infrastructure projects throughout the region.
• Build and strengthen client relationships while identifying new opportunities to expand our presence and services across Northwest BC.
• Mentor and support a talented team that currently includes a Professional Engineer, two Engineers‑in‑Training, and two Civil Design Technologists, fostering technical excellence and professional growth.
• Provide leadership throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring high‑quality deliverables, strong client satisfaction, and successful financial performance.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across McElhanney—including civil, structural, environmental, survey, and biology specialists in Terrace, Kitimat, Prince Rupert, Smithers, and other offices across Western Canada—to deliver innovative solutions and share expertise.
• Serve as a visible leader within the community, building relationships with clients, Indigenous communities, local governments, industry partners, and other key stakeholders.
• Help shape the strategic direction of the division and play a key role in its continued growth and long‑term success.

• A degree in Civil Engineering and registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in British Columbia, or eligibility for registration. We also welcome applications from experienced Senior Civil Engineering Technologists with relevant expertise.
• 6+ years of progressive consulting engineering experience, including project leadership and team development.
• Experience building client relationships and contributing to business growth within the civil infrastructure, municipal, mining, resource, or…