Engineer-in-Training

About the Opportunity

Our Peace Region Practice is looking to add 2 capable, enthusiastic Engineers-in-training to our growing consulting practice! As an EIT, you will have the opportunity to work on a wide variety of engineering projects. We are currently looking to add an EIT to both our Civil and Water/Wastewater practices.  For both positions, we’re searching for curious and solutions-focused individuals who want to build their careers alongside our team of established practitioners. We are excited to find someone who leads with purpose, is motivated to tackle complex problems through a community-centric approach, and approaches work to be in service of others.

The range of work will differ depending on the practice areas, projects, and clients each team works with, but there are core opportunities that you can expect to see with both the Civil and Water/Wastewater EIT positions. Do you see yourself excited to contribute to…

• Growing our consulting practice with a focus on servicing Peace Region Indigenous communities and local governments.
• Engaging with our clients to understand their unique challenges, working collaboratively as a team to explore solutions, and developing thoughtful and workable strategies for the design and implementation of municipal infrastructure, including transportation, water, wastewater, and storm systems.
• Building relationships with both local governments and Indigenous communities to better serve their engineering needs.
• Establishing relationships and acting as the client's representative on-site during construction to gather information, conduct inspections, and ensure that designs are built to specifications.
• Providing accurate and timely input on technical reports, plans, studies, proposals, and presentations that present information in a manner easily understood by a wide variety of audiences.
• Project management and budgeting, including securing funding through Indigenous Services Canada processes, developing scopes of work, coordinating sub-consultants, and learning about budgets.
• Learning water and sanitary system modelling and analysis using WaterCAD and PCSWMM.
• Reviewing drawings, reports, and other deliverables provided by clients, internal teams, and subconsultants.
• Preparing tender documents and drafting cost estimates.
• Developing strong trusting relationships internally to understand our service offerings and the team members you’ll be working with to build commitment to a culture built on trust.

In addition to these responsibilities, a Water/Wastewater EIT can expect to be a part of:

• Working on a range of water and wastewater projects, including treatment plants, pump stations, and collection and distribution systems.
• Working on design for facilities including equipment selection, facility layout and sizing, piping design, as well as preparing design briefs, reports, cost estimates, and contract documents.

About You

This opportunity is well suited for recent graduates from a civil or environmental engineering program, with up to 2 years of experience. Candidates must be eligible for registration with EGBC as an EIT.  The core skills and attributes that will help you to succeed here include:

• You are passionate about serving local governments and Indigenous communities on projects that have real impacts in local communities.
• You possess a consulting mindset and are always looking for ways to provide value and insights to clients.
• Relationships matter, you understand what it takes to cultivate strong relationships and seek out new relationships and project opportunities to foster collaboration and growth.
• You have the drive to take initiative and problem solve, and you enjoy working hard to deliver value.
• You possess a strong attention to detail, and the ability to continually deliver high-quality work.
• You are able to successfully work on multiple projects at a time and thrive in a self-directed work environment.
• You have excellent oral and written communication skills, and you can communicate thoughtfully and thoroughly with team members and others.
• You are willing and able to travel to project sites throughout the Peace Region.
• You possess a valid class 5 (or equivalent) drivers’ license for conducting site visits.
• You are excited about the opportunity to build a long-term career living and working in the North!

About Us

Urban Systems is a Canadian employee-owned interdisciplinary community consulting firm. We are united in our mission to transform communities everywhere into vibrant places where people want to live today, tomorrow, and forever.

At Urban Systems, vibrant communities are everything—including our own work community. Since 1975, we have grown to more than 700 people with 18 offices across Canada. Every day, our purpose-driven team works closely with our clients and their communities to deliver impactful work. We are proud to work with diverse clients, including Indigenous communities, all levels of government, commercial and residential land developers, and the natural resource sector.

We care for our communities and for our people. It’s our differences that make us exciting, and our shared belief in Urban Systems that binds us together. We’re searching for the creative and passionate and the curious and courageous to join us in creating meaningful and generational change in communities.

Our Commitment to You

Are you looking for opportunities to participate in challenging projects and work with multiple teams? Join a diverse and supportive group of professionals at Urban Systems and take part in impactful work building vibrant communities across Canada. Here’s what you can expect as a team member at Urban Systems:

• Competitive Compensation and Benefits. You’ll receive competitive compensation, extended health, dental, vision care coverage, and more. This position will have a salary range of $79,000.00 - $86,000.00 per year based on a 40-hour work week. The range is negotiable based on your skillset and experience.
• Paid Time Off. We encourage all team members to take time off to recharge. Enjoy 3 weeks of paid vacation to start, in addition to statutory days off throughout the year.
• Learn and grow. Your professional growth and development are supported here. You are encouraged to take initiative and shape your career through coaching, in-house learning, technical courses, and more.
• Work with Interdisciplinary Teams. Amazing things happen when you mix creativity, curiosity, teamwork, and a strong desire to collaborate and innovate. You will be part of diverse, interdisciplinary teams to deliver important projects for our clients and their communities.
• Flexible Hours & Work Environment. You have a life outside of work. We offer flexibility in your work schedule and work environment to help you do your best work and meet your commitments.
• Saving for the Future. To help you achieve your long-term retirement goals, we offer a Long-Term Matching Program that matches your contributions (up to 5%) to an RRSP or TSFA.
• Support through Transitions. You will be supported through life’s moments and transitions, big or small, including top-up for parental leave for both biological and adoptive parents.
• Create Lasting Community Impact. 98% of Urban Systems employees believe that the work we do is important. Join a team of like-minded leaders and work together to bring impactful community projects to life!

How to Apply

If this describes your background, skills and attributes, please visit our website for more information and submit your resume and cover letter. If it doesn’t describe you exactly, but you feel you are well suited to this opportunity, we encourage you to apply.

Deadline for applications: Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at 10:00 am MST