Job Description
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 staffwith 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:
Are you a motivated professional looking to join one of Canada’s Best Places to Work? Are you ready to face the exciting challenge of making your mark in a well-established organization? If so, McElhanney has a rewarding opportunity for an individual to join our team as a Transportation Design Engineer in Calgary, AB. The successful candidate will work on both urban and rural projects. In this role, you will have the opportunity will work collaboratively with our inter-disciplinary team of Engineers, Planners, Landscape Architects and Environmental Scientists to provide innovative and integrated consulting services to our public and private sector clients. We are looking to add passionate and talented staff to our fast-paced team.
This role will be based within the Alternative Project Delivery team which functions companywide with a well-diversified and experienced team with 25 years in Western Canada. The team specializes in complex project design and delivery, while leveraging the 1400+ McElhanney staff for expert local knowledge and support. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on exciting projects across western Canada. You'll work closely with stakeholders to align incentives, mitigate risks, and ensure projects are completed on time and within budget. This role offers the ability to be eligible for shareholding privileges in an employee-owned company. We are also looking to grow our transportation expertise within the City of Calgary.
Why You’ll Love Working with Us:
The salary range for this role is $88,000 - $132,000 per annum. McElhanney offers fair compensation that is commensurate with the individual’s education, experience, skills, and professional qualifications. The posted base salary 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.
What You’ll Be Doing:
• Prepare transportation engineering designs and drawings that meet all client and approval agency requirements and standards
• Transform preliminary concepts and sketches into engineering designs using Civil 3D, as well as other technical software as needed
• Coordinate the preparation of documents required for approvals, prepare development, engineering construction estimates and tender documents and contracts, and coordinate with other team members to ensure schedules, budgets and quality control standards are achieved
• Provide engineering services during construction
• Provide training and mentorship to design engineers and technical staff
• Coordinating design with other disciplines including structures, utilities, drainage, environmental and landscaping, etc
What You’ll Bring:
• Degree in Civil Engineering or Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology from an accredited university or college
• 5+ years of experience at the intermediate level
• Registration in good standing as a technologist or engineer
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D is essential; knowledge and experience with InRoads, MicroStation, and/or other CAD software is also an asset
• Understanding of Alberta Transportation and the municipal (City of Calgary’s) design guidelines and drafting standards, technical specifications, and construction procurement documents
• Attention to detail and excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
What Can We Offer You?
• Flexible work hours to accommodate your lifestyle including a hybrid work environment
• Great benefits, including extended health & dental coverage, healthcare spending account, & RRSP matching
• Maternity leave top-up and parental leave
• Competitive salary and participation in our generous Performance Bonus Plan
• Financial assistance with relocation if applicable
• Opportunity to become a shareholder in an employee-owned firm
• A workplace culture that is characterized by respect and inclusion for all
• Continuous support and mentoring 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
• Participation in our numerous programs that support our Four Cornerstones: people & communities, clients & partners, processes & technology, and financial.
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 don’t meet all of the requirements outlined. We’re 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.
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Our Purpose: Amaze our clients. Care for our communities. Empower our people.
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