Transportation Engineer-in-Training

at  Stantec

DESCRIPTION

Do you see your career as a highway to a brighter future? Join our roadways team to drive forth our economies, our societies, and your career.

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Our Transportation group provides comprehensive planning, design, and engineering services for all phases of roadway, transit, rail, and bridge projects as well as support other business lines in the Lethbridge Office including Water, Community Development and Energy and Resources. Our Lethbridge office is currently seeking up to one Transportation Engineer-in-Training (EIT) who will provide technical design services for our Transportation team. We are looking for highly motivated individuals who can work in a team environment, are able to work independently when needed, and want to be involved in exciting local, regional, national, and international projects.

YOUR CAPABILITIES AND CREDENTIALS:

• Self-motivated individual with the ability to work in a team environment
• Basic understanding of general civil design concepts in relevant areas
• Basic understanding of modelling software and knowledge of calculations performed by the software or software savvy with aspirations to develop 3D modeling skillset
• Knowledge of modelling software such as Infraworks, OpenRoads and/or Civil3D is considered an asset
• Proficient with the Microsoft Office suite of programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Proficiency with MS Project considered an asset
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• High emphasis on attention to detail and accuracy
• Team player with a positive attitude

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• 4-Year degree in Civil Engineering (or related field) with a minimum of 0–4 years of industry experience
• Registered as an EIT in the Province of Alberta or ability to obtain within the next 6 months

In this role, you will:

• With guidance, perform geometric design and 3D modeling on a variety of urban and rural roadway, transit, and rail projects
• Support development of design plans and assist with preparation of technical specifications and quantity estimates as required
• Assist with the preparation of engineering reports and technical studies, including basic calculations
• Coordinate with other disciplines including structural, geotechnical, stormwater and streetlighting to ensure interdisciplinary design integration
• Follow applicable standards, quality assurance and quality control procedures during the design process
• Work to meet project timelines and budgets
• Additional duties may include assisting with project coordination, project pursuits and proposal preparation