Civil Engineering Assistant- Coop Student (Squamish)

You’re a civil engineering student who’s ready to get your hands on a real engineering project. You perform best in groups where you know what’s expected of you. You’re not afraid to ask questions. You make—and own—your decisions. You want to learn more about the design process, and how a team works together to get projects done.

Binnie is looking for an Engineering Assistant to join our growing Development & Infrastructure - Squamish Division, which provides professional services for local municipalities, multi-family housing projects, large subdivisions, recreational facilities, and major commercial and industrial developments.

This position is in our Squamish office, located in the heart of Sea to Sky country. Our Squamish office has been in operation for over 20 years, providing engineering and surveying services to the Lions Bay-Squamish-Whistler-Pemberton corridor. Our recent projects include working with various developers on large developments on complex hill-side terrain, as well as working with municipalities on infrastructure rehabilitation.

This position is for the Sep 2023 to April 2024 work-term, there may be an opportunity to extend the work term to Aug 2024 depending on project requirements.

YOUR ROLE:

• Maintaining file naming and layer management conventions set by Binnie
• Plotting, assembling, and delivering drawing submission packages
• Completing field assignments as required by Project Managers
• Preparing project documentation including hard copy and electronic file transfers
• Completing quality control procedures
• Modifying basic design drawings in AutoCAD and Civil 3D
• Preparing and updated as-constructed field record drawings

WHAT YOU BRING:

• Valid Driver’s License and personal vehicle for site visits
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
• Previous work experience in a civil engineering environment
• Willing to work outdoors on-site as required
• Ability to consistently produce accurate, high-quality work
• Currently completing Degree in Civil Engineering (3rd year student preferred)
• Previous exposure to AutoCAD and Civil 3D

ABOUT BINNIE:

We are the people behind the infrastructure you use every day. We’re small enough to know each other’s names, and big enough to be where we’re needed. As an employee-owned firm which is consistently recognized as a Top Employer, we take pride in our work and are respected as one of the top engineering firms in British Columbia. We support some of the most important infrastructure in the province and beyond.

We’re looking for professionals who want to build careers and communities that last. We can’t do it without you.

THE PERKS:

People come first. We support you with the education, mentoring, and growth opportunities you need to build an interesting career. As an employee-owned firm, we create a clear internal growth path that can keep up with even the most ambitious professionals. Whether it’s soccer or coffee clubs, hockey pool, lunchtime yoga, Movember or Bowling for Big Brothers, everyone can get involved in their own way.

Interested in this job?

Let us know why you want to work at Binnie, and why you would be a fit as our next Engineering Assistant. Submit your application at the above link.

Binnie embraces diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome any and all qualified applicants.

If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process, please contact our Human Resources team.

Thank you for your interest in Binnie. We look forward to reviewing your application.