Land Development Engineer

Land Development Engineer Opportunity

Strong communities don't just happen—they're built. They're creatively imagined, collaboratively planned, and readied to face tomorrow with optimism. We're driving the future of Community Development. Our experts lead their fields, collaborating on projects that are as technically challenging as they are impactful, creative, and fulfilling. We're a place where you can apply your passion—and find endless opportunities to help make communities more equitable, resilient, and livable. Your Opportunity In the role of Land Development Engineer, this individual will contribute to a multi-disciplinary team on the design and delivery of land development projects for our clients located in Southern Alberta. These rewarding projects will provide the individual an opportunity to learn and expand their engineering skills, while making a difference in their community. This is a great opportunity for a motivated individual who wants to challenge their abilities and be involved in exciting land development projects.

Your Key Responsibilities

Land development is a complex endeavor that requires understanding of multiple engineering, urban planning, landscape architecture and construction disciplines. It involves bringing the best ideas from each discipline and weaving them together to create great communities for our clients and for future residents. The details of the plans and designs must be supported by the local municipalities approving authority and working closely with their representatives is instrumental in the efficient advancement of the design and construction process. We are seeking team members who are motivated to learn how to best maneuver in this exciting environment. The responsibilities listed below are both broad ranging and involve deep technical understanding.

• Prepare drawings and figures as required using AutoCAD Civil 3D software to support the project team.
• Be part of a multi-disciplinary team supporting the design for greenfield and brownfield land development projects of high complexity.
• With guidance, prepare designs for site grading and site servicing including water distribution, sanitary sewers, storm water management, shallow utilities, and erosion control design.
• Support in the preparation of construction drawings, and technical reports.
• Complete tasks including the preparation of utility alignments and profiles, cut and fill calculations, waste water and storm sewer flows, and noise attenuation studies.
• Liaise with municipalities and other approving authorities to advocate for client objectives.
• Build and foster relationships with clients, consultants, municipal, and provincial approving authorities.
• Participate in quality assurance and quality control reviews for various deliverables.
• Gain valuable hands-on experience as an on-site observer for active construction projects, liaising with contractors, surveyors, and municipal inspectors.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

We are seeking team members who are motivated to learn how to best maneuver in this exciting environment. The responsibilities listed below are both broad ranging and involve deep technical understanding.

• Must have a basic understanding of civil engineering principles including site grading, sanitary and storm sewer servicing, water servicing, shallow utility coordination, roadway, lot design, as well as a general understanding of stormwater engineering concepts.
• Ability to work as a team player and engage in constructive and creative collaboration.
• Eager to take a solution-oriented approach to solving problems.
• High emphasis on attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to learn additional skills in Microsoft Office Suite and relevant design software, which includes AutoCAD Civil 3D, PCSWMM and BlueBeam Revu.
• Able to collaborate in a project team setting and engage in creative and critical thought.

Education and Experience

An undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university. Registered as an Engineer (P.Eng. or P.L.(Eng.)) in the Province of Alberta and in good standing. Minimum of 4 years of industry experience recommended. This position will be located in our Lethbridge office. Relocation assistance could be offered to the selected candidate. Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.