McElhanney Looking for Civil Engineering Technologist/Project Engineer at Edson, Alberta, Canada Full Time

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 1,300 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 has an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated individual to join our team as a Project Engineer or Civil Engineering Technologist in Hinton or Edson, Alberta. This role is ideal for someone looking to grow their design and engineering experience by working on a wide variety of private and public engineering projects, including municipal improvements, transportation upgrades, subdivisions and National Parks infrastructure development. The successful candidate will use their strong technical skills on a variety of projects. This position is an opportunity to develop technical and management skills, that would advance the individual into project management and leadership within the Yellowhead Branch.

We believe in a team approach, working hard and playing hard, and the satisfaction that comes with providing solutions for complex projects. We provide opportunity for professional growth and learning, through project delivery, internal and external education. We are client focused and take great pride in providing value and contributing to project success.

As this position is part of our Yellowhead Branch, preference will be given to candidates who are based in Hinton or Edson, AB. However, relocation assistance or a signing bonus is available for the successful candidate based on their level of experience.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Assist in the production of engineering designs and drawings that meet all client and approval agency requirements and standards for projects such as potable water, sanitation, stormwater management plans and drainage systems, roadway design and complete streets, multi-use pathways, and site grading
• Transform preliminary concepts and sketches into engineering designs, plans and project informational requirements, using primarily Civil 3D, as well as other technical software as needed
• Coordinate the preparation of documents required for approvals, prepare development and construction cost estimates and tender documents and contracts, and coordinate with other team members to ensure schedules, budgets and quality control standards are achieved
• Identify field and design issues and facilitate corrective measures, think independently
• Involvement in projects across Central and Northern Alberta, collaborating with other McElhanney Branches across the Region.

What You’ll Bring:

• Degree in Civil Engineering with a minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role or Diploma in Civil Engineering or Drafting Technology with a minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role
• Registration, or ability to register, with APEGA or ASET
• Advanced proficiency in Civil 3D Software
• Contract management and/or field inspection experience would be considered an asset
• Field survey experience would be considered an asset
• Excellent communication, client management, and relationship building skills
• Attention to detail and excellent communication skills (verbal & written)
• Ability to work independently and also within a busy and high-performing team
• Willingness to travel within the region for project specific requirements
• Valid class 5 driver’s license

This role is designated as a safety-sensitive position and completion of a pre-employment drug & alcohol and fitness for work testing is required.

What’s In It for You?

McElhanney’s culture of mentorship and career growth make this position ideal for the successful candidate to be mentored by senior management and specialists within our organization. We are proud to be listed as one of the Best Places to Work in Canada and Gold Standard for Best Managed Companies. Working with us provides unique opportunities such as building entrepreneurial skills and guiding projects of all sizes from start to finish.

A Full Range of Benefits to Keep You Healthy & Happy

• Relocation assistance or a signing bonus is available for the successful candidate based on their level of experience
• 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 & Family assistance program, which offers 24/7 support online or over the phone
• A workplace culture that is characterized by respect and inclusion for all
• Interesting and diverse project work
• Competitive salary, participation in our generous performance bonus plan, and opportunity to join an employee-owned firm with potential share ownership
• Financial assistance to support your relocation if applicable
• Continuous support for your growth through professional development reimbursement, mentorship programs, and opportunity to join numerous internal committees
• Participation in our numerous programs that support our Four Cornerstones: people & communities, clients & partners, processes & technology, and financial

If this is the opportunity for you, apply now o r 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 (2023), visit Top Employer: McElhanney Ltd. (canadastop100.com).

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Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

McElhanney is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion which celebrates the successes that comes from a team diverse in expertise, experiences, and perspectives. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, welcoming all ethnicities, religions, colour, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, or people with disabilities. Requests for accommodations can be made at any stage of the selection process.

Our Purpose: Amaze our clients. Care for our communities. Empower our people.

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