Civil Engineer in Training (EIT) - Remote

Overview

WSP is currently seeking a Civil Engineer in Training (EIT) to join our Municipal Engineering Team in our Whitehorse office. As a Civil EIT, you will provide support to intermediate and senior level civil engineers on a wide variety of projects throughout the region of Northern British Columbia and the Yukon Territory. Our professionals will provide mentoring and opportunity to develop in a variety of civil and municipal practice areas. The position will involve significant time out of town on field assignment during the construction season.

In Short

• Design road, stormwater, water and wastewater infrastructure;
• Coordinate the preparation of drawings required for approvals, prepare development and construction cost estimates;
• Contribute to the cost effective, proper and timely production of engineering designs, that meet all client and approval agency requirements and standards;
• Coordinate with other team members to ensure schedules, budgets and quality control standards are achieved;
• Provide project management and construction contract administration services for municipal, First Nation, provincial, and federal projects as required;
• Construction services including site inspection and contract administration on projects, including travel;
• Surveying using GPS RTK equipment, robotic total stations, and survey levels;
• Drafting using Civil 3D;
• Attending design meetings with clients, other consultants, and contractors;
• Writing design reports;
• Site investigations.

Requirements

• An undergraduate degree in civil engineering from an accredited university;
• 1-3 years of experience in a consulting environment on municipal design projects is an asset;
• Experience with MS Office suite, especially Microsoft Word and Excel;
• Eligibility for registration with Engineers Yukon is required;
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D 2017 or later;
• Previous success in customer services, client management and proposal/report writing is an asset;
• Strong English communication (written and verbal), interpersonal and teamwork skills;
• A Yukon Class 5 driver's license and a clean Driver’s Abstract;
• Willingness to work remotely in Yukon communities for 2-3 weeks at a time;
• A Canadian Citizenship or Permanent Residency is required.

Benefits

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of Inclusion and Belonging.
• Our Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.
• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country.
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain.
• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people.
• Attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits.