City : Smithers, BC

Category : T&I - Land Development & Municipal Engineering

Industry : Engineering

Employer : WSP

SMITHERS, BC

Thinking about moving to the mountains and wondering if you can have a professional career, and live in a beautiful place? The answer is yes.

WSP is currently seeking a full time Engineer-in-Training (EIT) to join our Municipal Infrastructure team, located at our Smithers, BC office.  Reporting to the Senior Manager, Municipal Engineering, this position will be responsible for assisting with planning, design and construction of municipal water and wastewater and land development projects. 

This is your opportunity to join a premier consulting firm in a location with affordable housing, short commute and world class outdoor adventure opportunities right from your doorstep. Smithers offers outstanding outdoor recreational pursuits during all phases of the year. This includes fishing and hunting, downhill and cross-country skiing, golfing, snowmobiling, canoeing and kayaking and many more. Coupled with a lively music scene, Art Gallery, Museum, theatrical performances and an energetic sporting community, Smithers has something for everyone

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design on various land development and municipal infrastructure projects;
• Participate in project meetings with contractors, clients/owners and affected stakeholders;
• Take projects from preliminary concepts and sketches into engineering designs, plans, and project documentation requirements, using primarily Civil 3D, as well as other technical software as needed;
• Coordinate the preparation of documents required for regulatory approvals, prepare construction cost estimates and tender documents/contracts;
• Site review, liaison with contractors and contract management of projects during construction;
• Coordinate with other team members to ensure schedules, budgets and quality control standards are achieved; and
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering;
• 1-3 years of experience in the design of land development and municipal infrastructure projects is desirable;
• Recent graduates may apply;
• Registration as an EGBC EIT is an asset;
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Civil 3D is desirable;
• Ability to understand and come quickly up to speed on local development bylaws and regulations;
• Excellent attention to detail;
• Ability to work within a busy and close-knit team environment; and
• Must possess strong communication skills