Intermediate Civil/Mechanical Technician

TRUE is currently seeking an Intermediate Civil Mechanical Technician to join our Penticton office. This individual’s primary role will involve drafting and modeling using AutoCAD Civil 3D on a variety of municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects for our municipal and private sector clients in the province of British Columbia.

Penticton is a unique Town that is situated between two beautiful lakes – Okanagan & Skaha Lake – and has an abundant selection of wineries, craft breweries, cideries, and boutique distilleries within 20 minutes of town. Penticton is a great place for outdoor activities all year round with numerous beaches, golf courses, mountain biking, and hiking in the summer. For winter activities Apex Mountain is approximately a 45min drive and offers skiing, snowboarding, and family activities. The South Okanagan Event Center in the heart of Penticton is a premier sports and entertainment venue which brings world class events to Penticton and is home to the BCHL Junior ‘A’ ice hockey team Penticton Vees.

Responsibilities

While the specific role will depend on the individual’s experience and interests, some responsibilities may include the following:

• Working alongside design team throughout design and construction
• Working with diverse teams of Professional Engineers, EITs, and technologists
• Drafting and modeling to prepare detailed civil construction drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D including creation of earthworks, site grading plans and plans and profiles.
• Drafting and modelling mechanical piping systems and components for water and wastewater infrastructure using AutoCAD Civil 3D or Revit including pump stations, reservoirs, valve chambers and treatment plants.
• Integrating Revit and Civil 3D models to produce a unified set of drawings

Qualifications

Our ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications, strengths, and interests:

• Proficiency with Revit
• Strong written English and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organization and planning skills
• Registered or eligible to register with ASTTBC as an Applied Science Technologist
• Graduate of a Civil Engineering Technology program
• Ability to meet deadlines and work efficiently and professionally on multiple projects simultaneously
• Committed, eagerness to learn, dependable and willingness to work extra hours when necessary
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Minimum five years experience in a civil engineering technology role, preferably with mechanical piping design
• Strong mechanical aptitude and familiarity with the BC Plumbing Code
• Class 5 Driver’s License is required
• Goal and detail oriented with ambition for continuous improvement and increased responsibility
• An outgoing, positive personality with client-driven perspective

About TRUE

TRUE has provided engineering, land surveying and planning consulting services to our municipal, First Nation and private clients throughout the interior of British Columbia since 1986. We now have offices strategically located in Williams Lake, Kamloops, Trail and most recently Penticton in order to efficiently support our clients. We are committed to the long-term success of our clients and strive to deliver professional service with a focus on creative and practical solutions. At TRUE, our core values are Our People, Client Service, and Integrity.

As a growing and evolving company, we realize that our team is our biggest and most valuable asset. Since 1986, TRUE’s family-feel has highlighted who we are and our core values. We take pride in being a fun and rewarding place to work, even at the busiest times. Our management team is flexible and supportive, recognizing that maintaining a healthy, balanced lifestyle is critical to the success of each staff member.

Beyond our office culture, we aim to stay competitive and share our successes with our staff through attractive salaries, extended health and dental coverage, vacation time, paid overtime, profit sharing, RRSP matching, annual health & wellness benefit, and flexible work arrangements.