Civil Engineer-In-Training Municipal

The Opportunity

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.

What You’ll Do

• Municipal Engineering Support: Assist with planning, design, and delivery of municipal infrastructure projects, including water, wastewater, stormwater, roads, and site servicing
• Client Facing: This position may involve direct engagement with clients, including meetings, correspondence, and ongoing relationship management.
• 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.
• Design and Reporting: 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.

What You’ll Bring

• Interest in municipal engineering: You are motivated by the opportunity to work on practical infrastructure projects that support communities, growth, and development
• Strong communicator: 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.
• Experience level: 0 - 2 years of relevant experience in municipal engineering, water/wastewater, land development, or related civil infrastructure projects is preferred
• Education: 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.

What Can We Offer You?

McElhanney offers competitive compensation ranging from $70,000 to $90,000 per annum, tailored to match individual qualifications. The base salary/wage range listed in the job posting reflects the necessary qualifications and experience for the position, with final compensation determined by the successful candidate’s qualifications.

• Work-Life Harmony: Balance your personal and professional commitments.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Maternity and parental leave top up program, health and dental coverage, RRSP matching, and Employee & Family Assistance Program.
• Safe & Inclusive Workplace: Respectful environment supporting professional growth.
• Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary and bonuses.
• Professional Development: Reimbursement for dues, educational assistance, mentorship program, internal committees, workshops, and committee involvement.
• Mentorship: Support and mentorship from industry-leading professionals to shape a career path that fits your goals.

This role is designated as a safety-sensitive position.