Civil Engineer-in-Training (EIT)/Civil Technician

Higher Ground Consulting, an Englobe company, (HGC) is seeking a Civil EIT or Civil Technician to join our Engineering team. The successful candidate will work throughout the lifecycle of projects from initiation to design to construction. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, working on various water resources and civil earthworks related projects while receiving training and mentoring from experienced personnel. The position will require the successful applicant to perform field related work for a 3 week on/1 week off schedule to oversee and execute civil engineering related projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

• Civil engineering analysis and design.
• Assist with CAD drafting and design work using [AutoCAD, Civil 3D, etc.].
• Composition of construction work packages.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and field staff to support project execution.
• Follow all safety protocols and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) while on-site.
• Communicate with contractors and site personnel to ensure project requirements are met.
• Conduct material testing (e.g., soil, asphalt, concrete) following standard procedures.
• Field inspection and quality assurance (QA) / quality control (QC) testing.
• Report preparation and writing.

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS

• A post-secondary degree or diploma in Civil, Geotechnical, or Water Resource Engineering.
• Adaptable to a flexible work schedule and willing to travel to project sites and work out of town as needed
• Ability to travel to locations for three (3) weeks at a time
• Willingness to work overtime if field programs require
• Capable of working in various weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and snow, while maintaining safety and productivity.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication, and organizational skills.
• Must have a valid driver’s licence.
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Flexible and open to changing priorities and multi-tasking.
• Creative, strategic, forward-thinking mindset.
• Adaptable to flexible work schedule when required to meet deadlines.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This position will be based in our office in Fort St. John, BC. Higher Ground Consulting works on a basis of mutual trust and respect with our employees. We want our people to be regularly in the office to foster communication, culture, and efficiency, however, we do not mandate specific office time or working schedules.

In addition to a competitive compensation package, the advantages of working at HGC include:

Opportunities for Growth: Higher Ground is a growing consulting company, that has thrived on being adaptive to the market and staying open to new strategic growth initiatives. That means when our people come to us with a plan or idea to pursue a client, industry, or geographic region, we want to throw our support behind it. We are always open to supporting our team to grow and explore business opportunities and look to share in the rewards from successful ventures.

Career Development: Our performance management and feedback programs are a core part of how we grow as a company and as professionals. We have an open-door policy and encourage mentorship and active feedback loops. We seek to both provide and collect constructive feedback and collaborate on how to do things better. We are constantly finding areas to improve, both as an individual and as project teams. To support continuous growth, we have training budgets allocated for people to explore ways to grow their technical and soft skills. We understand investing time and resources into our staff is investing in our business.

Team Building: At Higher Ground, our motto is we get stuff done. We take a lot of pride in being reliable consultants that deliver high quality services, so we work hard. But we also take the time to celebrate that. We have various social events and opportunities for the team to relax and enjoy time together outside of the office.

ABOUT HGC

Higher Ground Consulting, an Englobe company, is a full service EPCM company. We comprise a dedicated team of professionals trained and experienced in project management, engineering, design, and sciences, working together to provide practical solutions, with an intense focus on advancing our client’s projects to successful completion.

HGC is home for those of us that like the idea of “Higher Standards. Higher Expectations.” We want to be good at what we do, and we enjoy working with others who care about what they do as well. We don’t expect perfection, but consistently strive to be better versions of ourselves.

Interested candidates are asked to email a cover letter and current resume to careers@hgc.solutions.

Job Type: Full-time

Application question(s):

• Are you able to work a summer/fall schedule of 21 days in the field, followed by 7 days off?

Location:

• Fort St. John, BC V1J 1V9 (required)

Work Location: In person