M2 Engineering

Position Overview

As a Civil Engineer-In-Training at M2 Engineering you will be responsible for various aspects of designing civil infrastructure associated with water and wastewater systems including but not limited to underground pipelines, forcemains, site utilities, site grading and ponds. In addition, you will be responsible for aspects of civil engineering design related to commercial buildings, such as site utility plans, and site grading plans. This position requires you to assist in the preparation of studies, pre-designs, and detailed designs as well as assist with construction activities. In this position, you will work side by side our engineering team to troubleshoot problems and help find efficient and effective solutions for our clients.

This position requires experience in the design of water and wastewater underground infrastructure experience working with a multi-discipline project team. Wastewater infrastructure design tasks of this position require a thorough understanding of wastewater collections systems, lift stations, wastewater forcemains, and lagoons. Water infrastructure design tasks of this position require a thorough understanding of raw water storage ponds, pipelines, pump stations, and utility site servicing and site grading.

Depending on the projects available, this position may require meetings out of the office, and therefore, requires driving to project meetings, when required. This position will also occasionally require field related work, and therefore, requires driving to projects sites throughout Alberta, staying overnight in hotels, and being able to work 8-12 hours a day, when required.

As a Engineer-In-Training you will use you use your superior interpersonal skills, highly developed organizational, and time management skills to successfully execute projects. You will be driven to continually improve upon the customer experience and be enthusiastic and positive about learning new ways to better the business.

In this position, you will be responsible, self-motivated, detailed oriented, and a good communicator. As a Engineer-In-Training you are required to provide excellent customer service and troubleshooting solutions in a busy environment and possess the roles and responsibilities outlined.

Roles & Responsibilities

Skillsets

• Strong desire to learn, take on challenges and grow your career
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Active in seeking further knowledge and personal development
• Excellent active listening skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Independent work ethic
• Experience driving on highways throughout rural Alberta

Job Expectations

• Be punctual and prepared for work, meetings, client visits, etc.
• Excellent word processing skills
• Excellent excel processing skills
• Proficient with PowerPoint, Visio, Microsoft Project, Outlook, PDF programs

Budget and Schedule

• Review project budgets
• Monitor own project hours
• Work to deliver work on budget
• Review project schedules
• Self manage deadlines and hours
• Work to adapts approach for project size and budget

Quality of Work

• Understands, follows, and promotes the company’s quality management plan
• Understands and utilizes company templates for document production
• Document work flow and design decisions clearly for professional engineer and/or QA review
• Prepare design documents for records and professional engineer review
• Completes double-checks of own work

Studies & Reports

• Establish report/study outlines that meet the project deliverable requirements
• Collect background data on water/wastewater infrastructure and community requirements
• Collect and analyze data specific to project scope
• Analyze data on water/wastewater infrastructure
• Assess existing water/wastewater infrastructure
• Develop options to address project objectives
• Estimate costs for options to address project objectives
• Present project findings to clients
• Compile and edit written work from others into a single coherent document

Design

• Coordinate with professional engineering team to complete design tasks
• Design water infrastructure, such as raw water storage ponds, pipelines, and pump stations
• Design wastewater infrastructure, such as wastewater collections systems, lift stations, wastewater forcemains, and lagoons
• Design water/wastewater pipelines, including an understanding of land acquisitions, crossing agreements, environmental restrictions/limitations, wetland policies, and other requirements of Alberta Environment and Parks
• Design civil site utilities and site grading for facilities such as pump stations, water treatment plants, lift stations, lagoons and wastewater treatment facilities
• Design civil site utilities and site grading for commercial building projects
• Coordinate with drafting team to develop detailed design drawings
• Coordinate multi-discipline teams and sub-consultants
• Assist in development of engineering drawings and engineering details
• Assist in preparation of front-end contract specifications for procurement
• Assist in preparation of technical specifications

  Construction Management

• Assist project managers/engineers with the bid/tender process for construction projects
• Complete construction contract administration activities, such as reviewing budgets, schedules, shop drawings, request for information enquiries, contractor progress claims, material performance test reports, etc.
• Conduct engineering site visits / field reviews, to review if construction work generally conforms to the project drawings and specifications
• Review if the contractor’s work generally conforms to the quality assurance and quality control requirements of the construction contract.
• Assist with the commissioning of water/wastewater infrastructure

Qualifications

The Civil Engineer / Project Manager position requires candidates with the following qualifications:

• Candidate must hold a valid Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Engineering. Degree in Civil or Civil-Environmental are mandatory.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in consulting engineering, specifically in civil engineering area of practice. Candidates with less experience may be considered subject to specific experience and skillsets.
• Experience in consulting engineering is preferred, specifically in municipal infrastructure.
• Must be in good standing with APEGA as an Engineer-In-Training (E.I.T.).
• Possess a valid Class 5 driver’s licence.

How to Apply