Civil Engineer-In-Training Municipal

McElhanney Ltd.; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-Life Harmony

Comprehensive Benefits

Safe & Inclusive Workplace

Competitive Compensation

Professional Development

Mentorship

Job summary

McElhanney Ltd. is seeking a Civil Engineer – in-Training to support municipal projects in water, wastewater, and land development.

Based in Kamloops, you will work with multidisciplinary teams on planning, design, and delivery from concept to construction. The role offers hands-on experience across municipal infrastructure and site servicing, with mentorship from senior engineers and opportunities to advance toward professional registration.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of relevant municipal engineering experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited university.
• Registration in good standing as Engineer‑In‑Training (EIT) in British Columbia, or eligible to be registered.
• Live local or commutable to Kamloops location.

Responsibilities

• Assist planning, design, and delivery of municipal infrastructure projects (water, wastewater, roads, site servicing).
• Engage with clients directly for meetings and ongoing relationship management.
• Support water distribution, sanitary sewer, wastewater, and stormwater design tasks, including calculations and drawings.
• Contribute to land development projects from concept through construction.
• Prepare and review technical reports, drawings, costs, specs, and permits under senior guidance.
• Participate in field reviews and construction support to gain hands-on experience.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Technical curiosity

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

Hydraulic modelling

Job description

Based in Western Canada for over 110 years, McElhanney offers innovative and practical engineering, surveying, mapping, planning, landscape architecture, and environmental services. As a 100% employee‑owned and operated firm, we have over 1,500 staff members in 31 locations and provide qualified staff with shareholding options. Our employees enjoy varied projects, autonomy, career development, and a comprehensive total compensation and benefits package.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a motivated and passionate Civil Engineer – in‑Training to support municipal engineering projects focused on water, wastewater, and land development. This role offers practical experience across planning, design, and delivery of infrastructure that supports growing indigenous communities while learning from experienced engineers and working closely with multidisciplinary project teams.

The successful candidate will work out of our Kamloops Branch and will support a range of municipal infrastructure and land development projects, including water distribution, sanitary and storm sewer systems, roadworks, site servicing, and related civil works. The Kamloops office offers free parking and a dog‑friendly environment.

What You’ll Do

• Assist with planning, design, and delivery of municipal infrastructure projects, including water, wastewater, stormwater, roads, and site servicing.
• Client Facing: Engage directly with clients, including meetings, correspondence, and ongoing relationship management.
• Water and Wastewater Design: Support technical work related to water distribution, sanitary sewer, wastewater, and stormwater systems, including calculations, drawings, and design documentation.
• Land Development Projects: Contribute to subdivision, site servicing, grading, drainage, and development‐related civil engineering projects from concept through construction.
• Design and Reporting: Prepare and review technical reports, design drawings, cost estimates, specifications, and permit‑related documentation under senior engineer guidance.
• Field Reviews and Construction Support: Participate in site inspections, field reviews, and construction support activities to gain hands‑on experience and understand how designs are built.

What You’ll Bring

• Interest in municipal engineering: Motivated by the opportunity to work on practical infrastructure projects that support communities, growth, and development.
• Strong communicator: Able to work collaboratively with project teams, clients, contractors, and municipal stakeholders while asking thoughtful questions and following through on commitments.
• Technical curiosity: Eager to build technical skills in civil design, problem solving, and project delivery, with an interest in water, wastewater, and land development work and exposure to AutoCAD Civil 3D, Microsoft Office, hydraulic modelling, or design software.
• Experience level: 0–2 years of relevant experience in municipal engineering, water/wastewater, land development, or related civil infrastructure projects is preferred.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related discipline from an accredited university program recognized by Engineers Canada.
• Registration in good standing as an Engineer‑In‑Training (EIT) in British Columbia, or eligibility to be registered.
• Live local or a commutable distance to our Kamloops location.
• Willingness to take part in field work and occasional travel to sites or nearby communities; a clean driver’s licence is required.

What Can We Offer You?

McElhanney offers competitive compensation ranging from $70,000 to $90,000 per annum, tailored to match individual qualifications. The base salary reflected in the posting is an estimate; final compensation will be determined by the successful candidate’s qualifications.

• Work‑Life Harmony: Balance your personal and professional commitments.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Maternity and parental leave top‑up program, health and dental coverage, RRSP matching, and Employee & Family Assistance Program.
• Safe & Inclusive Workplace: Respectful environment supporting professional growth.
• Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary and bonuses.
• Professional Development: Reimbursement for dues, educational assistance, mentorship program, internal committees, workshops, and committee involvement.
• Mentorship: Support and mentorship from industry‑leading professionals to shape a career path that fits your goals.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

At McElhanney, our unwavering commitment lies in cultivating a culture that aligns with our core values and fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate a team rich in expertise, experiences, and perspectives, and welcome applications from individuals of diverse ethnicities, religions, backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, gender identities, aboriginal statuses, various age groups, and those with disabilities. Requests for accommodations can be made at any stage of the selection process.

To apply, visit www.mcelhanney.com/careers.