Urban Systems is a Canadian employee-owned interdisciplinary community consulting firm. 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 700 people with 18 offices across Canada. Every day, our purpose-driven 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.

We care for our communities and for our people. It’s our differences that make us exciting, and our shared belief in Urban Systems that binds us together. We’re searching for the creative and passionate and the curious and courageous to join us in creating meaningful and generational change in communities.

Our Courtenay Office is located in the Comox Valley on the eastern shore of Vancouver Island, north of Nanaimo. We are a growing office – steadily increasing in size from one partner working alone in his basement to our growing office of 20. Our team thrives on values such as trust, freedom, accountability, fun, and professionalism. We pride ourselves on being diligent, purposeful, inclusive, and empowered. These values guide us to serve our diverse client base. We are passionate about our work and deeply committed to being an integral part of the Comox Valley community.

Duration:

Permanent, full-time

Description:

Our growing Courtenay office is looking to add up to 2 enthusiastic, purpose-driven Engineers-in-Training (EIT) to our team.



Are you keen to benefit from the support of industry professionals while working on exciting and inspiring projects that make a visible difference in many communities?

Coupled with the diverse learning and project experience opportunities, do you see yourself excited to contribute to:

Registering, or intending to register, upon eligibility, as an Engineer-in-Training with EGBC or an equivalent provincial or territorial association.
Honing your civil engineering skills, apply theory, and provide workable solutions for infrastructure design and planning, including water, sanitary, drainage, and road infrastructure projects.
Exploring creative and sustainable solutions together with our clients to build vibrant communities.
Establishing relationships with communities and acting as the client’s representative in office during construction to gather information, conduct inspections, and ensure that designs are built to specifications.
Preparing cost estimates, tender documents, and contracts.
Providing accurate and timely input on technical reports, plans, studies, proposals, and presentations.
Attending project meetings and collaborating closely with clients, contractors, external consultants, and internal team members whilst listening, communicating, and developing consulting and project documentation skills.




Demonstrating a commitment to learning through the ongoing achievement of personal and professional goals.

Qualifications:

Our ideal candidate is a recent graduate from a Civil or Environmental Engineering degree program with up to 3 years of experience and a strong passion for improving municipalities and local Indigenous communities. Our ideal candidate will be registered, or eligible for registration, with EGBC as an Engineer-In-Training.

The core skills that will help you succeed here include:

You have excellent written and verbal communication skills, communicating proactively while listening to others.
You have familiarity with the preparation of engineering calculations and design reports, cost estimates, and tender documents and contracts.
You can work on multiple projects and thrive in a self-directed work environment.
You are a self-starter and are able to work independently.
You take initiative, are a problem solver, and continually deliver consistent, high-quality work.
You enjoy collaborating with people of varying backgrounds and perspectives.
You have a valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence or equivalent and are interested in occasionally travelling across Vancouver Island for project work in both urban and remote communities.
Experience working with AutoCAD and Civil3D, WaterCAD, and PCSWMM is considered an asset.

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.

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