Junior Civil Engineer (EIT)

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 1,500 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 has an opportunity for a Junior Civil Engineer (Engineer-In-Training) to join our Engineering team in Kitimat, BC. In this role, you will provide innovative and integrated consulting services to our public and private sector clients while supporting a variety of municipal infrastructure, utility, transportation, and land development projects.

McElhanney has industry-leading professionals and mentors, and a culture that fosters growing future leaders. Join a firm with big company opportunities and a small company feel, where you'll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and gain exposure to projects across Northern British Columbia.

This role is ideal for an Engineer-in-Training looking to develop technical design, project coordination, and construction administration experience while working alongside experienced professionals.

Live, Work and Play in Kitimat

The successful candidate will be part of our Terrace-Kitimat Engineering Team. Kitimat offers a close-knit community with exceptional access to outdoor recreation, including hiking, fishing, skiing, and world-class wilderness experiences. Surrounded by stunning natural landscapes, the community combines a high quality of life with strong economic opportunities driven by major industrial and infrastructure developments in the region.

What You’ll Do

• Provide design support for various infrastructure and land development projects including municipal engineering, road works, utility, and facility upgrades.
• Complete field inspections to monitor the quality and progress of the work being performed on various infrastructure projects including municipal engineering, road works, utility and facility upgrades.
• Assist in the preparation of tender and contract documents and drawings.
• Prepare and adhere to site-specific health and safety plans.
• Provide support to other departments (geomatics, materials testing, and structural engineering) to learn about and develop a holistic approach to project execution.
• Work with other team members to ensure schedules, budgets, and quality control standards are achieved and maintained.
• You will be directly supervised by a professional (P.Eng.) registered in BC.

What You’ll Bring

• Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited post-secondary institution.
• 1–5 years of relevant experience.
• Construction monitoring or field experience is an asset, but not required.
• Registration in good standing as an Engineer-In-Training (EIT) in British Columbia, or eligibility to be registered.
• Proficiency in the application of AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• High productivity, attention to detail, effective verbal and written communication skills, and an ability to work well in a team environment.

What Can We Offer You?

The salary range for this position is $75,000 - $110,000 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.

• Work-Life Harmony: Balance your personal and professional commitments. Flexible hours to fit your lifestyle.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Maternity and parental leave top up program, health and dental coverage, RRSP matching, and Employee & Family Assistance Program.
• Safe & Inclusive Workplace: A culture of respect and inclusion for all.
• Compensation: Attractive total compensation package including a generous bonus plan.
• Professional Development: Reimbursement for dues, educational assistance, mentorship program, workshops, and committee involvement.
• Career Progression: Support and mentorship to shape a career path that fits your goals.
• Relocation Support: Financial assistance if applicable.

This role is designated as a safety sensitive position.

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 don’t meet all of the requirements outlined. We’re 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.

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

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