Engineer-in-Training, Community Development

Engineer-in-Training, Community Development
At Stantec we are committed to our local communities. Designing with community in mind means we understand the unique needs of our clients and our communities and we develop creative ways to meet their needs. We bring together the places that make communities feel like home - whether it is an urban park, a commercial plaza, or a residential neighborhood. We do this because we are part of the community too and we care about the places where we live—just as much as you do.

Your Opportunity
Our Edmonton office has an opportunity for an Engineer-in-Training within our Community Development Group. Our Community Development group provides services within the City of Edmonton and surrounding region. We work on a wide variety of private sector projects that include residential, industrial, and commercial developments.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Provide general engineering support to the Community Development’s project management team. 
• Design and review sanitary, storm, and water networks.
• Assist the project management team on a variety of projects with work that could include the following tasks: assisting with quantity take-offs and production of tender documents for site grading and site servicing including water distribution, sanitary sewers, storm water management and roadways.  
• Assist with preparing earthwork calculations using Civil 3D software. 
• Prepare drawings and figures as required using AutoCad software to support the team. 
• Communicate with team members from our planning and landscape architecture groups. 
• Willingness to work in a challenging and fast-paced work environment. 
• Prepare Erosion & Sediment Control reports. 
• Support field activities such as surveying, acting as an on-site observer for construction projects, and establishing constructed quantities. 
• Participate and coordinate project team activities and interact effectively with clients, Contractors, Architects, Engineers, Project Managers, and other consultants or stakeholders.
• Prepare and distribute project tracking, correspondence, and meeting notes.
• Strategize and generate ideas to help manage project risks and add value for our clients and their projects.
• Support the construction contract administration team with document control through the construction phase

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• The candidate will be highly motivated, willing to work in both an individual and team-oriented environment, and ready to participate in a wide variety of projects.
• Previous field employment experience is an asset, but not necessarily a requirement.
• Strong organizational skills and understanding how to prioritize.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge and experience of construction projects.
• Creative problem solving and analytical skills.
• Must work well in a team environment and have a collaborative approach.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel, and BlueBeam.
• A working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D is an asset.
• A valid driver’s license is an asset.

Education And Experience

This opportunity is specifically for an Engineer-in-Training position with a minimum of two years of experience. 

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field visits and work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. 

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice. 

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