Civil Engineer in Training
Many of the world’s top engineers and scientists come together in our Water business because they view a community’s interaction with water a bit differently—as a single holistic system, rather than unconnected networks divided by jurisdictional boundaries. Working throughout the hydrologic cycle, we are delivering sustainable solutions to make sure water is where it should be and available when needed. Our experts guide our work with scientific rigor, an innovative spirit, and a vision for growth. Every day, we help communities improve, reuse, and protect this precious resource for future generations. Grow with us, H2O+U
Your Opportunity
Our Fort McMurray office has an opportunity for an Civil EIT to join our group and help to support and grow our Water business. You should be able to evaluate, select, specify, and engineer systems or products for a project. You will perform a variety of tasks which may include calculations, field work, coordination of simple tasks, and meeting attendance and recording. The smaller projects that an entry level civil engineer may be assigned to will have relatively few complex features. In general, an entry level civil engineer will assist more senior engineers/designers by performing the routine aspects of civil engineering assignments.
The successful candidate shall be able to demonstrate the following attributes:
- Eager to learn, a desire to take initiative
- The drive to embrace continuous improvement as they develop in their career
- Demonstrate a willingness to strive for excellence in all aspects of their work activities
- Finds it personally rewarding to successfully meet and overcome challenges
- Excellent team and communication skills
- Demonstrate the ability to build client relationships
- Flexibility to work beyond regular business hours when needed
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks
Your Key Responsibilities
This role will be supporting multi-disciplinary civil, water and wastewater projects, related to existing construction and infrastructure renewal as well as work occurring in a rural setting
Detailed studies and design tasks associated with water and wastewater treatment, conveyance and site civil related projects
Documenting the analysis clearly in MS Excel and MS Word files
Writing reports and design briefs
Taking responsibility for the quality of your written, technical, and graphic work, and for completing work on-time and on-budget
Coordinating design drawings and specification development
Attending internal, client and contractor meetings and documenting the meetings with minutes
Contract Administration as required for a wide variety of construction projects
Assisting senior project managers with management and coordination of projects
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, responsibilities and projects and adjust to changing demands
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Commitment to thrive in a proactive organization where client service is second to none
- A strong knowledge of municipal infrastructure design and construction will be considered an asset
- Previous experience working with consulting engineering firms will be considered an asset
- Previous experience working one-on-one with clients, or public speaking will be considered an asset
- Working knowledge of various software for planning and design of facilities (AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D/Pipe Networks, ArcView GIS) will be considered an asset
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, with a background in Civil Engineering (preferably in the water and wastewater discipline), from an accredited university
- Registration with APEGA as a member in training
- Related Co-op/Internship experience preferred
Typical office environment working with computers and working at a desk 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.
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