Engineer-in-Training

Fort McMurray, AB

Feb 28, 2022

Urban Systems Ltd.

About Us

At Urban Systems, vibrant communities are everything—including our own work community. Since 1975, we have grown to more than 500 people with 15 offices across Canada. Every day, our passionate team works closely with our clients and their communities to deliver impactful work. We are proud to work with diverse clients including Indigenous communities, all levels of government, commercial and residential land developers, and the natural resource sector.

Our Commitment to You

Are you looking for an exciting and unique environment to grow your career? You're in the right place! Here’s what you can expect as a part of the Urban Systems team:

• Learn and Grow. Drive and grow your career with Urban Systems! You are encouraged to take initiative and shape your career through coaching, in-house learning, technical courses, and more.
• Competitive Compensation. Your skills and contributions are valued. You’ll receive competitive compensation, extended health, dental, vision care coverage and more.
• Paid Time Off. We encourage all team members to take time off to recharge and spend time with loved ones. Enjoy 3 weeks of paid vacation to start, in addition to statutory days off throughout the year.
• Flexible Hours & Work Environment. You have a life outside of work! We offer flexibility in your work schedule and work environment to help you do your best work and meet your commitments.
• Work with Inter-Disciplinary Teams. Amazing things happen when you mix creativity, curiosity, teamwork, and a strong desire to collaborate and innovate. You will be part of diverse, inter-disciplinary teams to deliver important work for our clients and their communities.
• You're in Good Company. Build relationships with a dynamic, accountable, and engaged team fuelled by our shared purpose. Every branch facilitates connection with a series of events. Did someone say donut days, lunch & learns, team competitions, and more?!
• Beautiful Office. Do your best work in our brand-new downtown Fort McMurray office space designed with your needs in mind. Across Urban, each of our 15 offices has its own unique personality and design.
• Create Lasting Community Impact. 98% of Urban Systems employees believe that the work we do is important. Join a team of like-minded leaders and work together to bring to life impactful community projects.

Full Time

About the Opportunity

Our growing Fort McMurray office is looking to add a passionate Civil Engineer-in-Training (EIT) to our team. Life in a growing professional practice is never boring; we work hard, tackle tough problems, value our team, and are driven by our purpose to help build vibrant communities. We work on innovative projects that create meaningful and lasting change in the communities where we live, work, and play, including our very own backyard here in Fort McMurray-Wood Buffalo and across Treaty 8.

Our local team is supported by colleagues, resources, and expertise available across the company, from Victoria to Winnipeg. Assisting in the planning, design, and delivery of a variety of projects, you will have as much freedom and responsibility as you demonstrate you are able to handle. Coupled with the unmatched learning and project experience opportunities, some of your key responsibilities will be:

• Hone your civil engineering skills and develop an understanding of technical best practices in real world applications
• Apply theory and provide workable solutions related to the design and implementation of municipal infrastructure
• Act as the clients' representative on-site during construction to gather information, conduct inspections and ensure designs are built to specifications
• Build and grow relationships with existing project leaders and clients; proactively and professionally communicate with contractors, co-workers, clients, and the general public
• Provide accurate and timely input on technical reports, plans, studies, proposals, and oral presentations as required

About You

This opportunity is well suited for graduates from a civil or environmental engineering degree program who are eligible for registration with APEGA. Summer jobs, co-op work experience, or a few years in the industry are all considered assets. In addition, the following attributes would be considered a benefit to this role:

• A keen interest in pursuing a career in civil or environmental engineering and working with local municipalities, Indigenous communities, and land developers across Alberta
• Effective communication skills (technical, written and verbal), and you enjoy collaborating with others
• Ability to be engaged on multiple projects, prioritize work and meet timelines, and generally thrive in a self-directed work environment
• Driven with a desire to take initiative, a problem solver that continually delivers consistent, high-quality work
• Commitment to ongoing personal and professional development
• Hold a valid class 5 drivers’ license

How to Apply

If this describes your background, skills and attributes please visit our website for more information and submit your resume and cover letter. If it doesn’t describe you exactly but you feel you are well suited to this opportunity, we encourage you to apply.

Urban Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create an inclusive culture for all employees. Our clients come from all walks of life and so do you. We believe that diversity and unity amongst our teams leads to building vibrant communities.

Deadline for applications: Monday, February 28th 2022 at 10:00 am MST