Engineer in Training

Company Overview:

Onsite Engineering is a mid-sized consulting engineering and geoscience company with multiple offices across BC.  We are a diverse company that provides high quality engineering and geoscience services to government, industry and land owners.  We have purposely built our company to allow our senior professionals to do what they do best – top notch technical work. We understand that, as professionals in the engineering field, the work we do builds the places we live, work, and play for generations and we are proud to play our part. 

Position Overview:

Reporting directly to the Southern Interior Manager, the successful Engineer in Training will be involved in a combination of civil and geotechnical projects. The position will include the provision of engineering services from proposal stage through to survey, assessment, design and construction of projects. Projects may vary from resource sector road and crossing survey and design to geotechnical assessments to support resource development and construction. The successful applicant will have the opportunity for professional development working with a motivated and dynamic team of experienced professionals. Fieldwork is an integral part of this position, and applicants must be prepared for field work including hiking in to remote sites in all conditions.

Major Job Functions:

• Assisting civil engineers and geotechnical engineers in all aspects of their projects including:
  • Site investigations; including geotechnical drilling and/or test pitting
  • Site surveying (total station and RTK GPS)
  • Report preparation
  • Road and crossing design
  • Coordinating project drawings and reports
  • Assisting with field reviews during construction
  • Assisting with project management and/or contract administration

Specific Skills and Knowledge:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and ability to build positive relationships across all levels of the business.
• Strong technical analysis and technical writing capabilities
• Physically fit and comfortable with outdoor work and occasional travel
• Strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to work on numerous projects
• Willingness to learn and work with limited supervision

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Geological or Forest Engineering
• Eligible for registration with EGBC as an EIT

Salary Range:

• 1st Year EIT (E1-E2) $60-$70k
• 2nd Year EIT (E2) $65-$75k
• 3rd Year EIT (E2) $75-$85k
• 4th Year EIT (E2-E3) $80-$90k

Benefits Summary:

• Flexible working arrangements.
• Competitive salary.
• Great career advancement opportunities.
• A full benefit package including extended health, vision, and dental coverage, and GRSP matching.
• Interesting and diverse project work.
• Relocation assistance.
• Continuous support for growth through both internal and external professional development opportunities.