Civil Engineering Co-Op

Tower Engineering Professionals; Halifax; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a motivated Civil Engineering Co-op Student to join their Halifax office. This role promises a dynamic environment where you'll gain hands-on experience in telecommunications projects, from planning to execution. You'll collaborate with seasoned professionals, contribute to CAD drawings, and assist in site visits, all while immersing yourself in a culture that values teamwork and innovation. If you're eager to learn and make a tangible impact in the engineering field, this opportunity is perfect for you, offering a blend of office and fieldwork that will enrich your professional journey.

Benefits

On-site gym

Team-building activities

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Enrollment in BEng Civil Engineering with 3 years completed.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and GSuite is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support civil engineering projects in planning, design, and execution.
• Assist with site visits, data collection, and CAD drawings.

Skills

Technical Communication

Problem-Solving

Time Management

Team Collaboration

Multi-tasking

Education

BEng Civil Engineering (enrollment)

Completion of Technical Communications II

Completion of Soil Mechanics course

Completion of Construction Materials & Methods course

Tools

Microsoft Office

GSuite

Job description

We believe in the work hard, play hard philosophy. You’ll regularly find employees challenging each other to a competitive game of ping pong, riding around on big wheels, or working out in the on-site gym. Creating a culture and workspace that employees enjoy and thrive in ensures that they’ll go above and beyond for our clients.

Who We Are

We’re a full-service, multidiscipline, turnkey engineering and construction organization with more than 450 of the best and brightest minds in the engineering industry, specializing in telecommunications. Approximately one-third of our team members are certified climbers and the team has worked on more than 50,000 cell towers around the world.

Relationships Matter. Response Time Matters. Quality Matters.

We maintain our long lasting relationships by being customer centric. We grow our company through expansion into new markets and service lines. We capitalize on existing relationships by offering turnkey in-house services that always exceed expectations and make our client’s job easier. We are able to do this through intracompany collaboration and teamwork which sets us apart from our competition.

Position: Civil Engineering Co-Op

Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia

Job Id: 1946

# of Openings: 0

Title: Co-op Student

Civil Engineering, Halifax, NS

FLSA Status: Exempt

Shift: N/A

Reports to: Regional Director / Regional Construction Mgr

Employer / Department: TEP Canada

Employment Status: Full-time (40 hr week)

Supervisory Responsibilities: No

Rate of Pay: $21.50/hr

Company Profile

TEP is proud of its team of certified climbers who have worked on more than 150,000 structures around the globe. TEP strives to set the industry standard in wireless and wireline engineering and construction through research, innovation, and safety. We strive to be the engineering firm of choice for clients and employees. We continually improve our services and processes to keep our employees engaged and create unmatched value for our customers.

Summary

TEP Canada is seeking a Civil Engineering Co-op Student, based in our Halifax, NS office. This position provides support to civil engineering projects in planning, design, and execution phases. Role will assist the regional manager / professional geotechnical engineer / construction project management with site visits, data collection, CAD drawings, construction progress reports, civil engineering investigations and project coordination for wireless, wireline, and EV charger site projects.

Qualification Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Enrollment in co-op education BEng Civil Engineering;
• Minimum completion of 3 years in the BEng Civil Engineering university degree program;
• Completion of Technical Communications II course;
• Strong desire to work in the office and in the field;
• Strong desire to gain experience in telecommunications project execution experience;
• NS (Provincial) Driver’s License and clean driving record;
• Canadian resident with necessary permit or citizenship to work in Canada.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of Soil Mechanics and Construction Materials & Methods courses;
• Experience working in a project environment;
• Experience with teams either sports and/or work history;
• Desire to work in the telecommunications industry;
• Willingness to cross-train and support other company divisions.

Knowledge, Skills & Ability

Required

• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite and GSuite;
• Strong technical, written, and verbal communication skills;
• Ability to give direction and training to Engineering/Construction peers and teammates;
• Ability to multi-task and work on distinct functions of overall project simultaneously;
• Ability to compile documentation and reports;
• Ability to extend learnings beyond the classroom to apply to real-world situations;
• Ability to problem-solve and present logical solution alternatives to superiors and teammates;
• Ability to self-direct and manage time accordingly to meet deadlines.

Preferred

• Proficiency in driving processes to committed timelines through various stages of project(s);
• Experience communicating directly with and providing services to clients.

Essential Functions

• Working with a Professional Civil Engineer and Construction Manager on projects related to wireline and wireless telecommunications structures;
• Negotiate pricing and manage subcontractors as it pertains to small cell node construction;
• Work to identify new resources as required by the project for suppliers and subcontract labour;
• Issue or oversee issuance of vendor purchase orders to both suppliers and subcontractors as needed for projects;
• Compile and submit matrix pricing bids with assistance of project coordinator as needed by client(s);
• Procure materials as needed for projects including purchasing and delivery;
• Responsible for scheduling field activities through either in-house or subcontract labour resources and report schedule to client(s);
• Responsible for updating client(s’) trackers daily/weekly for various stages of completion based on field schedule;
• Attend weekly conference calls with client(s) to provide progress updates;
• Identify critical issues that may impact/delay overall project timeline and work with supervisor to present solutions to client(s);
• Troubleshoot unforeseen site challenges with the assistance of supervisor and/or senior staff;
• Prepare preliminary deliverables with assistance of/for review by supervisor and/or senior staff;
• Manage project coordinator(s) to oversee administrative duties (permit submittals, purchase order requests, etc.);
• Effectively communicate with Division Manager and/or Regional Director on regular basis regarding schedules, status, productivity and performance;
• Establish and maintain good relations with clients, partners and local authorities aimed at safeguarding the public and promoting client(s’) interests;
• Provide day-to-day production support for project issues;
• Be willing to travel up to 30%.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands and fingers to feel and handle, reach with arms and hands, talk, and hear. Work is completed both indoors and outdoors in all seasons. The successful applicant must have a pair of CSA approved steel-toed boots in good working condition. Additionally, the successful applicant is responsible for providing outdoor apparel for all weather conditions.

Approximately 70% performed in a climate-controlled internal office environment working under normal office conditions. Approximately 30% travel may be required in support of the position’s responsibilities. Must be able to work at a computer for extended periods of time.

Limitations

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. All employees may have other duties assigned at any time.

Tower Engineering Professionals is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected status prohibited under Federal, State, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on valid job-related requirements.