Higher Ground Consulting Inc. (HGC) is seeking a Civil Engineer-In-Training to join our Engineering team. Reporting to our Lead Civil Engineer, the successful candidate will work throughout the lifecycle of projects from initiation to design to construction. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, working on various water resources and civil earthworks related projects while receiving training and mentoring from experienced personnel. The position will require the successful applicant to travel for two (2) to three (3) week durations to oversee and execute civil engineering related projects.

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS

• A post-secondary degree in Civil, Geotechnical, or Water Resource Engineering.
• Registration as, or immediate ability to register, as an Engineer-In-Training with APEGA.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication, and organizational skills.
• Must have a valid driver’s licence.
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Flexible and open to changing priorities and multi-tasking.
• Creative, strategic, forward-thinking mindset.
• Adaptable to flexible work schedule when required to meet deadlines.
  HGC is a full-service engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) company that specializes in civil and environmental projects. HGC is made up of a dedicated team of professionals trained and experienced in project management, engineering, and design.
  This position will be based in our head office in downtown Calgary, Alberta. HGC offers a complete compensation package including competitive salary, health benefits and mobile phone allowance. HGC works on a basis of mutual trust and respect with our employees. We want our people to be regularly in the office to foster communication, culture, and efficiency, however we do not mandate specific office time or working schedules. We have a relaxed, flexible and dog-friendly office. This position will work with clients and team members in multiple locations across Canada and the US. In your response to this job posting, please provide your available start time, as well as the safety certifications you currently hold.
  Team Building: At HGC, our motto is “We Get Stuff Done”. We take a lot of pride in being reliable consultants that deliver high quality services, so we work hard. But we also take the time to celebrate our achievements. We have various social events and opportunities for the team to relax and enjoy time together outside of the office.
  Lunch and Learns: We’re a busy place, with projects throughout Western and Central Canada and in the United States, across several different disciplines. To celebrate our successes and to help share what is happening at HGC, groups trade off turns running short Lunch and Learn sessions. This is a fun way for the team to share what they have been up to, and keep the company informed about what new and interesting projects and opportunities we are working on and share knowledge.
  Career Development: Our performance management and feedback program is a core part of how we grow as a company and as professionals. We have an open door policy, and encourage mentorship and active feedback loops. We seek to both provide and collect constructive criticize and collaborate on how to do things better, and constantly find areas to improve, both as an individual and as project teams. To support continuous growth, we have training budgets allocated for people to explore ways to grow their technical and soft skills. We understand investing time and resources into our staff is investing in our business.
  Opportunities for Growth: HGC is a locally owned, private consulting company, that has thrived on being adaptive to the market and staying open to new strategic growth initiatives. That means when our people come to us with a plan or idea to pursue a client, industry, or geographic region, we want to throw our support behind it. We are always open to supporting our team to grow and explore business opportunities and look to share in the rewards from successful ventures.
  Interested candidates are asked to email a current cover letter and resume to careers@hgc.solutions.

• Civil engineering analysis and design.
• Assist with CAD drafting and design work using [AutoCAD, Civil 3D, etc.].
• Composition of construction work packages.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and field staff to support project execution.
• Follow all safety protocols and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) while on-site.
• Communicate with contractors and site personnel to ensure project requirements are met.
• Conduct material testing (e.g., soil, asphalt, concrete) following standard procedures.
• Field inspection and quality assurance (QA) / quality control (QC) testing.
• Report preparation and writing.