We are looking for candidates with their own unique talents! If you don't meet 100% of the preferred skills outlined in this job posting, tell us why you'd be a great fit for Urban Systems in your cover letter!
About the Opportunity
Our Calgary office is looking for a capable and enthusiastic civil engineering technology student to join our team for a 4- or 8-month work term joining us May 2022!
We understand the need for you to have meaningful work terms during your education, so we strive to create opportunities that are challenging, multifaceted and rewarding. Our goal is for you to come away with an enhanced skill set that will serve you well in your future career as a technologist. This opportunity will involve varied experience working with seasoned veterans and recent graduates alike.
Typical duties may include:
- Civil design and drafting associated with treatment and other infrastructure work
- Drafting detailed engineering drawings based on verbal instruction and/or hand sketches
- Preparing quantity estimates
- Ensuring quality control and verifying accuracy of your production work
- Communicating with project leaders and team members
- Field Work – construction inspection, testing and commissioning
- Process/Mechanical Design – assist in the design production of detailed engineering drawings for water infrastructure, including water and wastewater pump stations and treatment facilities
- Preparation of equipment and piping layouts, process, and instrumentation diagrams, as well as watermain and gravity sewer design
About You
Our preferred candidate is currently enrolled in an Engineering Technology program and possesses the following skills, strengths, and interests:
- Strong computer skills. Familiar with AutoCAD design products
- Familiarity with Civil 3D, Plant 3D or Revit would be considered an asset
- Knowledge of water and wastewater infrastructure would be considered an asset
- High attention to detail
- Proactive, able to take initiative and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Willingness to help out where needed on a variety of projects, including general civil infrastructure design and production
- Committed to ongoing personal and professional development
About Us
At Urban Systems, vibrant communities are everything—including our own work community. Since 1975, we have grown to more than 500 people with 15 offices across Canada. Every day, our purpose-driven team works closely with our clients and their communities to deliver impactful work. We are proud to work with diverse clients including Indigenous communities, all levels of government, commercial and residential land developers, and the natural resource sector.
Recognized as one of Canada's top employers, we care for our communities and for our people. It's our differences that make us exciting, and our shared belief in Urban Systems that binds us together. We're searching for the creative and passionate and the curious and courageous to join us in creating meaningful and generational change in communities.
Our Commitment to You
At Urban Systems we make significant investments in our people, which is why we take great care to hire those who we believe will thrive in Urban Systems over the long term. We've become recognized as a workplace of choice by nurturing a unique corporate culture that sets us apart and provides:
- Challenging and interesting project opportunities;
- A fun workplace, where hard work accomplishes great things;
- The opportunity to work with industry leading professionals in a collaborative environment;
- Ongoing career development and learning; and
- Meaningful rewards and recognition.
How to Apply
If this describes your background, skills and attributes submit your resume, transcripts and cover letter. If it doesn't describe you exactly but you feel you are well suited to this opportunity, we encourage you to apply.
Deadline for applications: Monday, February 28th 2022 at 10:00 am MST
Urban Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create an inclusive culture for all employees. Our clients come from all walks of life and so do you. We believe that diversity and unity amongst our teams leads to building vibrant communities