Civil Engineering Technologist Jobs

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 1,300 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 is currently seeking an experienced and motivated individual to join our team as a Civil Engineering Technologist in Penticton, BC. This role is ideal for someone looking to grow his or her design/construction engineering experience by working on a wide variety of land development, municipal, and construction projects. The individual will be an expert with Civil 3D, AutoCAD, and other technical software.

The successful candidate will work alongside the multi-disciplinary divisions within our Okanagan branches. In addition, the individual will have opportunities to support McElhanney’s 30+ branches on multi-disciplinary projects in a variety of service sectors.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Take projects from preliminary concepts and sketches into engineering designs, plans, and project documentation requirements, using primarily Civil 3D, as well as other technical software as needed;
• Coordinate the preparation of documents required for regulatory approvals, prepare construction cost estimates and tender documents/contracts;
• Liaise with contractor, clients/owners and affected stakeholders.
• Assist in the production of engineering designs, drawings, specifications, cost estimates and tender documents for projects such as potable water, sanitation, stormwater management plans, roadway design, site grading and drainage systems;
• Identify issues and facilitate corrective measures, think independently;
• Coordinate with other team members to ensure schedules, budgets and quality control standards are achieved;

What You’ll Bring:

• Candidates will have, or will immediately obtain and maintain, membership with the regulatory association in the province in which the work is being done);
• Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology plus a minimum of 3 years’ experience in municipal design and construction;
• Registration as an A.Sc.T. or other technical accreditation is considered an asset;
• Experience as the lead designer for land development and small municipal civil projects is an asset.
• Experience in the training/supervising of junior technical staff is an asset;
• Ability to work without supervision as well as within a busy and close-knit team environment;
• Advanced proficiency in Civil 3D Software is essential;
• Excellent communication, client management, and relationship-building skills;

What Can We Offer You?

• A family-like culture that is characterized by respect and inclusion for all
• Great benefits, including extended health and dental coverage, healthcare spending account, and RRSP matching
• Flexible work hours to accommodate your busy lifestyle
• Maternity leave top-up and parental leave
• Continuous support for your professional development and growth
• Employee and Family assistance program, which offers 24/7 support for all employees and their families either online or over the phone
• Relocation assistance or a signing bonus is available for the successful candidate based on their level of experience

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.

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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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