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About Us
We are an employee-owned, Canadian company that is passionate about building communities that are vibrant, healthy, and resilient and support economic growth. Sustainability is part of every project we undertake, and how we operate our business. Focused locally, we offer uncompromising service to public and private sector clients across Canada.
We proudly have been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for 16 consecutive years and a Platinum Club member. This award recognizes our technical excellence, business performance, innovation, dedication to our staff, and involvement in the community. We have also been a Carbon Neutral Company since 2009 and have EcoAction initiatives across the company.
We know it takes dedicated, talented individuals working together to consistently deliver high-quality work and service to our clients. We achieve this by promoting collaboration, investing in our people, and fostering a culture that engages and inspires our people to be their best, maximize their potential, and think creatively while applying best practices. If you have what it takes, we want you to join us!
Job Description
We are currently searching for a Trenchless Designer in our Edmonton, Calgary, Vancouver, or Markhamoffice.
The successful candidate will have experience in the design and construction of trenchless installation projects that may include horizontal directional drilling, or microtunnelling and/or larger diameter casing/pipe installations. You will join a technically exceptional team of engineers, providing services to municipal sowners and contractors. You will provide technical expertise and project coordination while demonstrating resourcefulness, and adaptability in your role. You will have hands-on involvement in preparing proposals, advancing projects through the concept, design and construction phases, including intermittent site visits. You will support projects across Canada working with teams in our regional offices.
What we offer:
• A flexible work environment that allows for a combination of working from home and in the office.
• Competitive salary and benefits, including a fitness allowance, company-matching pension program, and a parental leave top-up program.
• Ongoing support for your growth and development, including a formal Professional Development program, mentorship programs, training opportunities, professional designation support and a Young Professionals Group.
Your responsibilities will include:
• Design of trenchless installations involving horizontal directional drilling, or microtunnelling, and/or large diameter casing installations from concept to design to construction.
• Supporting trenchless projects and pursuits across Western Canada.
• Completing designs, technical reports, cost estimates, technical specifications and construction contract documents for work completed independently or by others through direct supervision.
• Executing tenders, constructability assessments, contract administration, and inspection of municipal infrastructure and trenchless projects.
• Actively building and maintaining relationships with clients, colleagues, suppliers, contractors, other consultants, government administrators for the benefit of clients, projects and business development.
• Performing Quality Assurance and Quality Control reviews for other Engineers of Record on project deliverables.
• Supporting the Project Manager by liaising with the client, managing scope, schedule and budgets.
• Supporting proposal submissions by preparing key content such as project understanding, methodology, team organization and fees.
Job Requirements
What you will bring:
• Undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university or diploma in Civil Engineering Technology for an accredited technical college
• Registered, or eligible for registration, with APEGA or EGBC within six months of hire. Registered, or eligible for registration with ASET or ASTTBC within six months of hire.
• 5+ years of experience in trenchless design and construction focusing of new installation projects such as horizontal directional drilling, or microtunnelling (MTBM), and/or large diameter casing/pipe installations – mostly for municipal clients.
• Good technical acumen with an understanding of applicable good practices, manual of practices, and industry accepted standards for the design of trenchless installations.
• Basic understanding of the design and construction of municipal pipe infrastructure including water, sanitary and storm utilities.
• Some experience in the field inspection, monitoring and administration of trenchless construction.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Microstation, Microsoft Office Suite, VisiSpecs.
• Valid driver’s license and can travel within Canada.
What you will demonstrate:
• Ability to integrate and work with a team of technically proficient design engineers, and to provide responsive service on a variety of municipal trenchless projects across Western Canada.
• A client-service mindset with the ability to be responsive and adaptable to client needs.
• Excellent listening, verbal and technical writing skills.
• The ability to take initiative, manage timelines and organizational skills.
• Contribution to a caring culture for both clients and teammates.
• Problem solving skills using both technical knowledge and good judgement.
• Willingness to learn new and develop your technical skills.
• Application of conflict and negotiation skills.
Education
Bachelor's Degree
AE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community to apply. For applicants with disabilities, accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We are also committed to protecting the privacy of your personal information and as such, it will be used for recruitment and employment purposes only.
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