Civil Engineer Co-op Student

Sureway Construction; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major civil construction contractor in Edmonton is offering Co-op opportunities for students starting in May 2026. Roles include Gradesperson and Survey/Field Technologist, focusing on conducting surveys and ensuring safety on-site. Candidates must have a reliable vehicle, CSA approved steel-toed boots, and a clean driver’s abstract. The position offers a dynamic learning environment while working alongside industry experts, with competitive wages and challenging responsibilities.

Benefits

Learning environment

Opportunity to challenge abilities

Competitive wages

Qualifications

• Personal reliable vehicle required.
• CSA approved steel toed boots with 6” ankle support.
• Clean Driver's Abstract and valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Conduct topographical and construction surveys.
• Check the grade of roadways and construction sites using manual and laser methods.
• Promote and adhere to the company’s safety program.

Skills

Hard-working

Reliable

Flexible with schedule

Ability to work in physically demanding conditions

Tools

Civil 3D

Job description

Overview

Civil Engineering Co-op Students – Summer 2026 Opportunities

Sureway is one of Alberta’s largest heavy civil construction contractors. Sureway has 50 years of experience performing projects requiring civil earthworks and grading, utilities and off-sites, mine operation, aggregate extraction and construction management. Headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, Sureway’s projects are primarily located within Edmonton and surrounding areas, with projects extending as far north as the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo.

What we offer

• A learning environment in a very exciting, dynamic and growing company
• An opportunity to challenge your abilities; while working along side the top performers in the industry
• Competitive Wages

Typical path for a Co-op Student at Sureway

Entry: Gradesperson

Intermediate: Survey/Field Technologist

Job Type

Full Time, Co-op, Starts May 2026, four (4) and/or eight (8) month duration

Interviews Start

mid-January 2026 (only successful candidates will be notified)

Schedule

10 + Hours/day 6 & 1 Rotation, Schedule as per Operational Requirements, OT after 8hr/day or 44hr/week

Location

Edmonton and Surrounding Areas

Essential

Hard-working, reliable, flexible with schedule, ability to work in physically demanding conditions

Requirements

• Personal Reliable Vehicle
• CSA approved steel toed boots with 6” ankle support
• Clean Driver’s Abstract, Valid Driver’s License

Pre-employment

• Drug and alcohol testing (swab-based test)
• Successful completion of Company Orientation and site-specific orientation

Gradesperson overview

• Check the grade of roadways and construction sites using manual and laser methods.
• Promote, execute and adhere to the company’s safety program, and encourage all employees, subcontractors and consultants to adopt safety as a culture.
• This is a general responsibilities list and does not include all responsibilities required of the position.

Survey/Field Technologist overview

Reporting to the Superintendent, the job of the Survey/Field Technologist is to conduct topographical and construction surveys. Providing accurate survey data for Quantities, engineering, mapmaking, land evaluation, construction and other purposes.

• Conduct construction survey layout with major and minor construction projects including subdivisions, aggregate pits, mining and roadways.
• Completing topographical surveys for as-builts and quantities.
• Assist in preparation of as-built drawings and calculating earthwork quantities using Civil 3D.
• Provide proper care and maintenance of survey gear, company truck and other equipment.
• Machine Control.
• Planning, directing and conducting construction surveys. Establishing and marking work limits. Must ensure a solid understanding of, and comply with the principles of the company’s Code of Ethics. Must examine situations in light of the principles of the company’s Code of Ethics.
• Participate as a vital team member, and contribute towards the success of the organization, which may involve the provision of other technical and administrative support, as required.
• Promote, execute and adhere to the company’s safety program, and encourage all employees, subcontractors and consultants to adopt safety as a culture.
• This is a general responsibilities list and does not include all responsibilities required of the position.