Civil Engineer-in-Training

Strum Environmental Services Limited; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & benefits

Diverse project exposure

Client interaction opportunities

Career growth and development

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Strum Consulting is expanding our Civil Engineering Division and has an opening in our Antigonish or Halifax office for a Civil Engineer-in-Training to join our team. The role involves assisting in design, drawings, and project delivery across civil, structural, and municipal projects.

You’ll work with surveyors, engineers, technicians, environmental scientists, and biologists, contributing to client meetings, proposals, and business development while building proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university or equivalent training.
• Engineer in Training or Professional Engineer, licensed or eligible for membership with Engineers Nova Scotia.
• Strong academic record is an asset.
• Applicable experience is an asset.
• Consulting background is an asset.
• Must be able to work effectively in a team with surveyors, engineers, technicians, and scientists.
• Excellent verbal and written communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to Strum’s health and safety program and ensure procedures are followed.
• Assist in design and preparation of engineering drawings, plans, reports, sketches and diagrams.
• Assist in development of drawings, specifications, estimates, and contract documents.
• Assist in preparation of as-built drawings reflecting changes to original design.
• Prepare engineering drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Undertake site visits to review construction work and prepare reports.
• Attend weekly internal meetings and coordinate with team members for timely delivery.
• Provide clear reporting to supervisors and participate in client meetings and proposals.
• Develop competency with design programs including AutoCAD Civil 3D, Word, and Excel.

Skills

Attention to detail

English communication

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Professional demeanor

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Strum Consulting, is presently expanding our Civil Engineering Division and has an opening in our Antigonish or Halifax office for a Civil Engineer-in-Training to join our team.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university or equivalent training.
• Strong academic record is an asset.
• Engineer in Training or Professional Engineer, licensed or eligible for membership with Engineers Nova Scotia
• Applicable experience is an asset.
• Consulting background is an asset.
• Willingness to learn and work as a member of a team comprised of surveyors, engineers, technicians, environmental scientists, and biologists.
• Strong attention to detail, motivation, and excellent communications skills.
• Possess professional demeanour and communicate with excellent verbal and written skills in English.

What You’ll Do

• Adhere to Strum’s health and safety program and ensure safety procedures and protocols are followed.
• Assist in the design and the preparation of engineering drawings, plans, reports, sketches and diagrams for a variety of civil, structural, and municipal engineering projects.
• Assist in the development of engineering drawings, specifications, estimates, and contract documents.
• Assist in the preparation of as-built drawings reflecting alterations to original design.
• Prepare engineering drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Undertake site visits to review construction work and prepare construction review reports.
• Attend and participate in weekly internal project meetings with the Engineering Division and coordinate with team members to ensure efficient and timely delivery of projects within the schedule.
• Provide clear and concise reporting to supervisors.
• Participate in client meetings, proposal writing, and assist in driving business development.
• Develop increasing competency with design programs including AutoCAD Civil 3D, Word and Excel, through continuing education, training, information sharing with other employees and self-directed study.
• Support existing teams while demonstrating ability to work independently and as part of a larger close-knit team.

Our Offer

• Competitive pay and excellent benefits package.
• Work on a wide range of large and small, interesting projects, including new and upcoming technologies.
• Interact with a diverse client base.
• Be part of a team where your input will be noticed and valued.
• Collaboration and room for professional development and career growth.
• Dynamic and flexible work arrangements

At Strum, we provide a professional, energetic team environment that promotes camaraderie, and collaboration which results in low staff turnover.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Strum Consulting is committed to creating a culture of diversity, equal opportunity, and inclusion. Strum Consulting welcomes qualified candidates from all ethnicities, religions, colours, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, or people with disabilities. We encourage applicants from minority groups, women, racialized groups, Indigenous heritage and LGBTQIA+ community to self identify. Please contact us at [e-mail] if any accommodations are required at any stage of the hiring process.

Commitment to Health and Safety

Strum Consulting prioritises the health and safety of its employees and it is a core value in our culture. Compliance with Occupational Health and Safety and taking courses on WHMIS as well as First Aid and CPR is mandatory.