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 wide-ranging projects, high levels of autonomy, opportunities for career development, excellent total compensation and benefits package, and collaborating with a team of great professionals.

We are looking for a motivated and passionate Civil Engineer-in-Training to support municipal engineering projects with a focus on water, wastewater, and land development. This is an opportunity to build practical experience across the planning, design, and delivery of infrastructure that supports growing indigenous communities, while learning from experienced engineers and working closely with multidisciplinary project teams. The successful candidate will work out of our Kamloops Branch and will support a range of municipal infrastructure and land development projects, including water distribution, sanitary and storm sewer systems, roadworks, site servicing, and related civil works.

The Kamloops office also offers free parking and a dog-friendly environment, helping create a welcoming and convenient workplace for our team.

Municipal Engineering Support: Assist with planning, design, and delivery of municipal infrastructure projects, including water, wastewater, stormwater, roads, and site servicing.

Water and Wastewater Design: Support technical work related to water distribution,



sanitary sewer, wastewater, and stormwater systems, including calculations, drawings, and design documentation.

Land Development Projects: Contribute to subdivision, site servicing, grading, drainage, and development-related civil engineering projects from concept through construction. Prepare and review technical reports, design drawings, cost estimates, specifications, and permit-related documentation under the guidance of senior engineers.

Field Reviews and Construction Support: Participate in site inspections, field reviews, and construction support activities to gain hands‑on experience and understand how designs are built.

Interest in municipal engineering: You are motivated by the opportunity to work on practical infrastructure projects that support communities, growth, and development. You can work collaboratively with project teams, clients, contractors, and municipal stakeholders while asking thoughtful questions and following through on commitments.

Technical curiosity: You are eager to build your technical skills in civil design, problem solving, and project delivery, with an interest in water, wastewater, and land development work and have exposure to AutoCAD Civil 3D,



Microsoft Office, hydraulic modelling, or design software. 0 - 2 years of relevant experience in municipal engineering, water/wastewater, land development, or related civil infrastructure projects is preferred. Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related discipline from an accredited university program recognized by Engineers Canada. Registration in good standing as an Engineer-In-Training (EIT) in British Columbia, or eligibility to be registered.

You will live local or a commutable distance to our Kamloops location. You will take part in field work and have occasional travel to sites or nearby communities, so a clean driver's licence is required. Balance your personal and professional commitments.

Maternity and parental leave top up program, health and dental coverage, RRSP matching, and Employee & Family Assistance Program. Attractive salary and bonuses. 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.

📌 Civil Engineer-In-Training Municipal (Kamloops)
🏢 McElhanney
📍 Kamloops