Engineer in Training (EIT)

This Engineer-in-Training (EIT) position is primarily for recent civil engineering graduates or Junior Engineers who are physically prepared for site inspections and fieldwork in addition to office work. You will prepare accurate, timely designs and analyses for telecommunications sites across Canada, with responsibilities split between site inspections and the design and analysis of antenna and shelter support structures. You will also work with Project Managers to meet project schedules and timelines.

Core Competencies

Customer Focus
Teamwork
Time Management
Quality Orientation
Safety Focus
Problem Solving
Communication
Accountability & Dependability
Delivery Focus
Ethics & Integrity

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate, timely engineering designs and analyses for telecommunications sites across Canada.
• Perform design and analysis of antenna and shelter support structures.
• Prepare technical reports and documentation based on engineering analyses and field data.
• Conduct site and construction inspections as required.
• Collect accurate field measurements and data to support engineering requirements.
• Coordinate with Project Managers to plan engineering deliverables and complete assigned work in line with project schedules and timelines.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from a Canadian university.
• Experience in concrete and steel design, surveying, or construction gained through academic projects, co-op placements, internships, or employment.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to work independently and prepare accurate technical reports.
• Ability to collect accurate field measurements and data.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain professional working relationships with co-workers and clients.
• Reliability, trustworthiness, and a positive attitude.
• Ability to climb telecommunications towers and work at heights in all seasons.
• Physical fitness to meet the demands of required site inspections and field activities.
• Legally authorized to work in Canada.

Additional Consideration

• Third-year Civil Engineering students may be considered for interim field or inspector positions.

Work Conditions

• Primarily office-based work involving engineering design, analysis, technical documentation, and computer use.
• Occasional travel to telecommunications sites and construction locations for inspections, as required; trips may last multiple days or weeks.
• Outdoor work in various weather conditions during site inspections.
• Site inspections may involve climbing telecommunications towers and working at heights.

• Extended periods of computer-based work and reviewing technical drawings and documentation.

What We Offer

• Competitive wages based on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• RSP matching.
• Paid holidays and personal days.
• Performance bonuses.
• Opportunities to work on projects across Canada.

Join Our Team

If you are interested in applying your civil engineering expertise to telecommunications infrastructure projects and enjoy technical design, analysis, and problem-solving, we encourage you to join our Engineering Team.

At WesTower Communications Ltd., you can expect to be treated fairly. We recognize that our people drive our business's success, so we prioritize fostering inclusive work environments that welcome diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to accommodating prospective employees. We proudly offer a drug-free workplace and maintain a zero-tolerance safety program.