Junior Civil Engineer (EIT)

McElhanney
Calgary, Alberta
Full Time

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Junior Civil Engineer (EIT) Calgary, AB, Canada Req #840 Friday, June 20, 2025

About McElhanney

Based in Western Canada for over 110 years, McElhanney offers innovative and practical engineering, surveying, mapping, planning, landscape architecture, and environmental services. As a 100% employee-owned and operated firm, with over 1,400 staff members in 33 locations, we are proud to offer qualified staff with shareholding options in our company. At McElhanney, we work in teams to build strong connections with our staff, clients, and local communities. Our employees enjoy working here because of our varied projects, high levels of autonomy, opportunities for career development, excellent total compensation and benefits package, and collaborating with a team of great professionals.

The Opportunity

McElhanney Ltd. has an opportunity for a Junior Civil Engineer to join our team in Calgary, AB. In this role, you will have the opportunity to provide innovative and integrated consulting services to our public and private sector clients. We value flexibility, giving you the opportunity to support a range of projects from road rehabilitation/ reconstruction, municipal water and wastewater improvements to residential land development in a unique urban community. In addition, this position provides a mix of office and field work, providing you the opportunity to support projects in various capacities.

We have industry-leading professionals and mentors, and a culture that fosters growing future leaders. Our team has a reputation of taking great care in developing our people and fostering a positive, friendly, and rewarding work environment. Join McElhanney, a firm with big company opportunities, and a small company feel! Youll also have the benefit of working with a multidisciplinary team of professionals, including environmental, geomatics geotechnical engineers, environmental scientists and engineers, and survey professionals as well as access to the expertise and opportunities in other regional offices.

If you're someone who thrives in unique environments, enjoys meaningful fieldwork, and wants your work to take you beyond the city limits quite literally - join us. Help shape infrastructure that supports remote communities, recreation, and resource development across Western Canada.

This role is designated as a safety-sensitive position and completion of a pre-employment drug & alcohol and fitness for work testing is required.

What Youll Be Doing

Provide design support for various infrastructure and land development projects including municipal engineering, road works, utility and facility upgrades
Assist in the preparation of approval, tender and contract documents
Complete field inspections to monitor the quality and progress of the work being performed
Prepare and adhere to site-specific health and safety plans
Opportunity to provide support to other departments (survey, municipal, environmental engineering) to learn about and develop a holistic approach to project execution
Work with other team members to ensure schedules, budgets, and quality control standards are achieved and maintained

What Youll Bring

25 years of relevant experience
Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited institution
Registered Engineer-in-Training (EIT) in good standing in BC or Alberta
Proficient in technical writing; experience with construction administration documents and small proposals
Construction inspection field experience required; materials testing is an asset
Skilled in Civil 3D, including corridor and surface modeling to understand and execute the creation of survey data into existing ground surfaces
Familiar with design concepts such as alignments, profiles, grading tools, and assemblies
Knowledge of coordinate systems, projections, and geospatial data using GIS software
Valid drivers license

What Can We Offer You?

The salary range for this position is $60,000 - $90,000 per annum. McElhanney offers fair compensation that is commensurate with the individuals education, experience, skills, and professional qualifications. The posted base salary/wage range is representative of the required level of qualifications and experience for the position as noted in the job posting. The salary offered will be based on the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate.

Flexible work hours to accommodate your lifestyle
Great benefits, including extended health & dental coverage, healthcare spending account, and RRSP matching
Maternity leave top-up and parental leave
Competitive salary and participation in our generous Performance Bonus Plan
Opportunity to become a shareholder in an employee owned firm
A workplace culture that is characterized by respect and inclusion for all
Continuous support for your professional development and growth
Employee and Family assistance program, which offers 24/7 support for all employees and their families either online or over the phone
Opportunity to join an employee-owned firm that is recognized as one of Canadas Top 100 Employers (2025)

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

At McElhanney, our unwavering commitment lies in cultivating a culture that aligns with our core values and fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate the collective achievements of a team rich in expertise, experiences, and perspectives, and welcome applications from individuals of diverse ethnicities, religions, backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, gender identities, aboriginal statuses, various age groups, and those with disabilities. Requests for accommodations can be made at any stage of the selection process. If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you dont meet all of the requirements outlined. Were interested in getting to know you and explore the unique contributions you can bring to McElhanney!

If this is the opportunity for you, apply now o r visit www.mcelhanney.com/careers to learn more. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

To learn more about our recognition as Canada's Top 100 Employers (2025), visit Top Employer: McElhanney Ltd. (canadastop100.com).

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