Engineer-in-Training

Kamloops, BC

Oct 24, 2022

Urban Systems Ltd.

About Us

We are an employee-owned inter-disciplinary community consulting firm with deep Canadian roots. We are united in our mission to transform communities everywhere into vibrant places where people want to live today, tomorrow, and forever.

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 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.

About the Opportunity

Our growing Kamloops office is looking to add Civil Engineer-in-Training (EIT) to our team to help deliver great service in civil infrastructure projects with our municipal and Indigenous clients across British Columbia. 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.

In this role, you will benefit from the support of industry professionals while working on exciting and results-oriented projects that make a visible difference in the communities that we serve. Coupled with the diverse learning and project experience opportunities, some of your key responsibilities will include the following:

• 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 to upcoming December graduates from a civil, environmental or chemical engineering program. However, up to 3 years of experience will also be considered beneficial. Candidates should be eligible for registration with EGBC. In addition, the following attributes would be considered a benefit to this role:

• A keen interest in pursuing a career working on civil infrastructure design and construction in Western Canada, based out of Kamloops
• 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, October 24th 2022 at 9:00 am PDT