Junior Civil Engineering Technologist
About McElhanney
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 33 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 Ltd. is seeking a Junior Civil Engineering Technologist to join our team in Edmonton, AB. This role is ideal for someone looking to grow their highway construction survey and materials engineering experience by working on both field and laboratory testing projects, and potentially assist other divisions including Rural / Urban Transportation and Municipal. This position will work closely with our Civil Engineering teams to deliver construction quality control and quality assurance services.
Our team has a welcoming culture that allows staff to learn, grow, and build meaningful relationships. Most importantly, we have nurtured a fun and family-like environment making McElhanney a workplace where our staff choose to grow long-term careers. In addition, our team has industry-leading professionals and mentors and established programs that support the growth of our future leaders. Our team has a reputation for taking great care in developing our people and fostering a positive, friendly, and rewarding work environment.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Field completion of surveys in support of highway construction projects including topographic surveys, layout of alignments, grades and features; measurement of earthwork quantities.
- Expand upon, or develop, processing and calculating skills to gain a broader knowledge of survey operations. Experience with TBC and Civil 3D is an asset, and opportunities to learn as well.
- Working as a materials testing technician including earthworks, aggregate, concrete and asphalt.
- Projects offer the opportunity to work alongside McElhanney Site Inspectors and Engineers on site as part of the Consultant Engineers team, offering the chance to learn construction management while providing project surveying and material testing services.
- Timely preparation of inspection and investigative reports.
- Coordinate with other team members to ensure schedules, budgets and quality standards are achieved.
- Liaise with contractor and affected stakeholders.
- Assist with other technical tasks including drafting and design.
What You’ll Bring
- Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology from an accredited post-secondary institution with 2-5 years of related work experience. Applicants not having a diploma will be considered depending on prior relevant experience.
- Competence in the fundamentals and use of GPS survey equipment is a necessity
- 1-2 years of prior experience with construction survey will be an asset.
- Materials testing experience (earthworks/aggregate/asphalt/concrete) is an asset
- Construction inspection experience is an asset.
- Knowledge of Trimble Business Center (TBC) and Civil 3D is an asset.
- Knowledge of Alberta Transportation (AT), Canadian Standards Association (CSA) and American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) testing methods is beneficial (not essential).
- Physical ability to lift heavy equipment, willing to work in various environmental conditions with varied terrain, able to work in wildlife populated areas and willing to work in remote areas, when needed.
What Can We Offer You?
The salary range for this position is $63,000 - $85,000 per annum. McElhanney offers fair compensation that is commensurate with the individual’s education, experience, skills, and professional qualifications. The posted base salary/wage range is representative of the required level of qualifications and experience for the position as noted in the job posting. The salary offered will be based on the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate.
- Flexible work hours to accommodate your busy lifestyle
- Maternity leave top-up and parental leave
- Great benefits, including extended health and dental coverage, healthcare spending account, and RRSP matching
- Employee and Family assistance program, which offers 24/7 support for all employees and their families either online or over the phone
- A family-like culture that is characterized by respect and inclusion for all
- Continuous support for your professional development and growth through our Mentorship Program that gives our staff access to industry-leading mentors from a multidisciplinary team
Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
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.
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Other details
- Job Family Eng Techs
- Pay Type Salary