Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Intermediate Site Development Engineer to join our interdisciplinary design team, provide technical expertise, design, and manage projects within the site development practice, focused on the Calgary Region. The work involves hands-on design and construction inspection activities associated with our residential, industrial, institutional, and commercial site development projects. You will be responsible for preliminary and detailed design, construction administration, and working with architects and other specialty consultants. Your role will be pivotal to support our site development clients and architects and maintain momentum on projects of varying size and complexity through the design and construction process. Commitment to continuous improvement and excellent client service are fundamental. This position includes the opportunity to grow into responsibility for proposal writing, client management, and project financial management.

Key Responsibilities

  • Project Management: Manage project scope, timeline, budget, resourcing, and deliverables, while effectively communicating with the project team (including architects and other consultants) and clients.
  • Technical Guidance and Expertise:
    • Prepare and coordinate preliminary designs, detailed design, detailed calculations, engineering specifications, and cost estimates for site development projects.
    • Prepare schematic design and design development reports for the civil engineering scope of work.
    • Attend in-person and virtual project meetings with the architect, other consultants, and clients.
    • Undertake the preparation of sanitary reports, stormwater management reports, and erosion and sediment control reports and drawings.
    • Coordinate and monitor construction activities, construction and ESC inspections, QA/QC testing and reporting, regulatory compliance, and post-construction activities.
    • Provide clients with proactive, cost-effective, long-term solutions.
    • Coordinate DSSP submissions, respond to comments, and liaise with municipal staff related to design reviews, challenging designs, construction and post-construction issues, and project close-out.
  • Mentoring and Training: Provide mentorship to junior staff and co-op students and embrace mentorship from senior staff.
  • Business Development: Maintain and grow positive relationships with existing architects and clients.
  • Professional Development: Pursue ongoing education and training.

Requirements and Qualifications

  • A bachelor’s degree or higher in Civil Engineering or a diploma in Civil Engineering Technology.
  • Professional membership in APEGA with a P.Eng. or P.L.(Eng.) designation. Professional membership in ASET with a C.E.T. designation will also be considered, with adjustments in job duties and title to ensure compliance with the Engineering and Geoscience Professions Act.
  • A minimum of five years of site development experience, from preliminary design to construction completion, with preference given to candidates with more experience.
  • Strong technical skills in site development (DSSP) design, including grading, underground utility design, small site stormwater management, and surface improvement design.
  • Experience with stormwater management report writing, including modelling with PCSWWM, XPSTORM, SWMHYMO, or City of Calgary Water Balance Spreadsheet is considered an asset.
  • Experience with sediment and erosion control design and construction monitoring, including CPESC accreditation, is considered an asset.
  • Proficient with the Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Skilled in PDF editing software.
  • Proficient with ACAD and Civil 3D.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with clients, architects, other consultants, contractors, and internal team members.
  • Ability to prioritize and work under pressure to meet project deadlines.
  • Relevant experience with the City of Calgary, Rocky View County, and other Alberta municipalities is considered an asset.
  • Supply their own reliable vehicle and have a valid driver’s license.

Job Details

Benefits

  • Paid overtime and bonus structure
  • Competitive annual vacation package (scaled to industry experience), and employee flex time
  • Professional Development with sustained support for continuing education and career development is available and encouraged for all team members. This program includes professional leave days for training purposes.
  • Comprehensive extended benefits package that includes dental, vision exams, life insurance, a health care spending account and access to an Employee and Family Assistance Program
  • Free onsite parking and gym facilities.
  • Corporate cell phone plan
  • A supportive and inclusive work environment with extra-curricular activities, an active social committee, company and professional events, and a wellness program.

Location

This position is based out of our Calgary, Alberta office.

Working Conditions

  • Full Time. 40 hours per week.
  • Our teams work primarily full-time from our offices. We prioritize employee satisfaction and work-life balance. We can offer remote working options and flexible hours subject to workload, departmental needs, and impact on the team.
  • Occasional travel and overtime, including weekends, may be required.
  • Potential employees are subject to a background check which are conditions of employment.

About Al-Terra

Al-Terra is an Alberta-based engineering, landscape architecture, and geomatics firm that specializes in getting people where they need to go, and creating places where they want to be. Our 100+ staff provide comprehensive engineering and consulting services to a diverse range of clients including municipalities, government agencies and private developers. Since 1976, we have provided highly trained, engaged staff who act as trusted partners in our clients’ projects while cultivating strong relationships with the people and communities we serve.

Our Core Values

We are a company driven by core values. We are proud to embody these values with our colleagues, clients, and partners.

  • We build on what has made us great.
  • We cultivate exceptional professionals.
  • We are authentic, we are intentional, we are fun.
  • We provide superior service to build clients for life.
  • We are compassionate citizens of our community.

How to Apply

Email your resume and cover letter to careers2306@al-terra.com

Only applicants eligible to work in Canada will be considered.