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Senior Resident Engineering Representative (Seasonal, Camp-Based) British Columbia, Canada Job Description Posted Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 10:00 AM 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% employeeowned 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 collaborating with a team of great professionals. The Opportunity: McElhanney is seeking a highly experienced Senior Resident Engineering Representative (RER) to support the construction of a ~35km mining access road in rugged mountainous terrain in Northwest British Columbia. The road is comparable to Forest Service Road (FSR)style linear infrastructure and will require strong field judgment, practical engineering experience, and confident onsite leadership. This role is suited for a handson field professional with 10+ years of experience who is comfortable working in remote, campbased environments and making realtime engineering decisions in the field. Note: This role is not the Engineer of Record (EoR). The Senior RER will have authority to make minor geometry changes in the field and is expected to communicate changes to the broader project team. Significant deviations from the design must be reviewed with the Engineer of Record prior to implementation. Job Details: Location: Remote Project Site, Northwest British Columbia Rotation: 14 Days On / 12 Days Off (paid travel day on either side of rotation) Schedule: 12hour shifts (primarily day shift; infrequent night shifts as required) Season: July1 to October30. Annually for 34 years and could start as early as May in 2027 and beyond. Start Date: Anticipated June1, 2026 Key Responsibilities: Make minor field-fit geometry adjustments (horizontal and vertical alignment) to address constructability and site conditions Mark up IFC drawings to clearly document approved field changes Coordinate daily with contractors, inspectors, and site personnel Prepare daily reports, progress summaries, and quantity tracking Review and respond to RFIs and issue field instructions as required Identify, document, and manage nonconformances Interface with environmental and permitting team members as required Provide visible safety leadership, including completion of FieldLevel Risk Assessments (FLRAs) Hold contractors and site personnel accountable to safety and quality expectations Field Conditions & Safety: Remote, campbased project in mountainous terrain Safetysensitive, dry site (no drugs or alcohol permitted) Prehire and ongoing preaccess drug and alcohol testing required Must be physically fit and capable of working long hours in challenging terrain and weather conditions Qualifications & Experience: Minimum 10+ years of relevant field and construction experience P.Eng., P.Tech., or AScT Other professional accreditation may be considered based on experience Strong background in linear infrastructure, access roads, or similar resource projects Comfortable making field decisions with limited survey data when required Confident communicator with strong leadership presence Valid Class5 drivers license required Design & Technical Expectations: Perform fieldfit redesigns and geometry adjustments Mark up IFC drawings clearly and accurately No requirement to draft changes in AutoCAD or Civil3D office staff will translate markups Ability to work with incomplete or evolving information while maintaining design intent Employment Status: Seasonal contract position Open to independent contractors (daily rate to be negotiated) Travel, Camp & PPE: Camp accommodations and meals provided Travel arranged by McElhanney (Western Canada based candidates welcome) Steeltoed boots required (eligible for McElhanney boot allowance) All other PPE supplied by McElhanney Hourly Rate: The hourly rate for this position is $52.88 - $72.12 per hour. McElhanney offers fair compensation that is commensurate with the individuals education, experience, skills, and professional qualifications. The posted range is representative of the required level of qualifications and experience for the position as noted in the job posting. The offered rate will be based on the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate. Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion At McElhanney, our unwavering commitment lies in cultivating a culture that aligns with our core values and fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate the collective achievements of a team rich in expertise, experiences, and perspectives, and welcome applications from individuals of diverse ethnicities, religions, backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, gender identities, aboriginal statuses, various age groups, and those with disabilities. Requests for accommodations can be made at any stage of the selection process. If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you dont meet all of the requirements outlined. Were interested in getting to know you and explore the unique contributions you can bring to McElhanney! If this is the opportunity for you, apply now or visit www.mcelhanney.com/careers to learn more. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. To learn more about our recognition as Canada''''s Top 100 Employers (2025), visit Top Employer: McElhanney Ltd. (canadastop100.com). Visit us on Glassdoor to learn more about our employee experience. Our Purpose: Amaze our clients. Care for our communities. Empower our people. McElhanney is aware of activities where individuals have received fraudulent job offers. Please be advised that McElhanney will not ask applicants for any form of monetary exchange at any point in the recruitment process. To learn more visit: www.mcelhanney.com/careers/fraud-warning . 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