Posted Monday, August 10, 2026 at 10:00 AM Based in Western Canada for over 110 years, McElhanney offers innovative and practical engineering, surveying, mapping, planning, landscape architecture, and environmental services. 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.

McElhanney has an opportunity for Construction Surveyors / Survey Technicians to join our team based in Edmonton and around Alberta ! Opportunities exist both in Edmonton and surrounding areas and remotely. Numerous local and remote projects are long term assignments relating to municipal infrastructure, highways, rail, LRT, bridges, plant site and other resource industry facilities.

Potential for field supervisor roles on some sites. McElhanney has industry leading capabilities in Surveying, Scanning, RPAS/drone operations, Bathymetry, LiDAR and remote sensing, line locating and GIS, offering the prospect to expand knowledge. Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing is required, as well as pre-site access testing as per client requirements.

Field completion of surveys in support of Resource, Construction and Engineering projects including topographic surveys, layout of alignments, grades and features; high order control networks, deformation monitoring, earthworks and legal surveys. Work with Project Manager to understand project objectives, budgets, goals, schedules, and timeframes. Expand upon, or develop, processing and calculating skills to gain a broader knowledge of survey operations.

Experience with TBC, Microsurvey and StarNet is an asset.



Some projects offer the opportunity to work alongside McElhanney Site Inspectors and Engineers on site as part of the Consultant Engineers team. McElhanney operates a fleet of RPAS/drones with a program to continually develop staff and processes.

We provide the necessary training to qualify for Advanced Certification and to enable staff to process data and compile reports. Where appropriate work semi autonomously to manage surveying tasks, fully supported by a project team. Ensure implementation of quality assurance, safety, and policy compliance.

Two-year technical diploma in Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or relatable subject with at least 2 years of previous experience in a similar role. A higher level of experience in surveying, construction or engineering will be considered if no diploma is held. Physical ability to work on varied terrain, potentially over long days and the ability to lift heavy equipment.

Experience with Civil 3D, MicroSurvey and Trimble Business Centre is an asset. Flexibility to work on some remote projects for up to 21 days and ability to work up to 12 hours a day (locally or remotely).

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Class 5 Drivers License is mandatory. The wage range for this position is $29 - $43 per hour. Maternity and parental leave top up program, health and dental coverage, RRSP matching, and Employee & Family Assistance Program.

A culture of respect and inclusion for all. Attractive total compensation package including a generous bonus plan. 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. Care for our communities.

📌 Construction Surveyors / Survey Technicians (Edmonton)
🏢 McElhanney
📍 Edmonton