Engineer in Training

Onsite Engineering; Salmon Arm; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A mid-sized consulting engineering firm in Canada is seeking an Engineer in Training or Junior P.Eng. for civil engineering roles in natural resources projects. Responsibilities include assisting with site investigations, conducting bridge inspections, and preparing project reports. Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in relevant engineering fields and be open to fieldwork. This position offers competitive pay and substantial career advancement opportunities within a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive salary

Full benefits package including health, vision, and dental

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Geological, or Forest Engineering required.
• Eligible for registration with EGBC as an EIT or P.Eng.
• Comfortable with outdoor fieldwork and occasional travel.

Responsibilities

• Assist civil and geotechnical engineers in site investigations.
• Conduct bridge inspections and site surveying.
• Prepare reports and coordinate project drawings.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Strong technical analysis

Planning and organizational skills

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Geological, or Forest Engineering

Eligible for registration with EGBC as an EIT or P.Eng.

Job description

Company Overview

Onsite Engineering is a mid‑sized consulting engineering and geoscience company with multiple offices across BC. We are a diverse company that provides high quality engineering and geoscience services to government, industry and landowners. We have purposely built our company to allow our senior professionals to do what they do best – top notch technical work. We understand that, as professionals in the engineering fi eld, the work we do builds the places we live, work, and play for generations and we are proud to play our part.

Position Overview

Reporting directly to the Senior Manager, the successful Engineer in Training or Junior P.Eng. will be primarily involved in civil engineering aspects of natural resources projects. This includes various engineering services from proposal stage through to survey, assessment, design and construction of projects. The successful applicant will have the opportunity for professional development working with a motivated and dynamic team of experienced professionals. Fieldwork is an integral part of this position, and applicants must be prepared for fi eld work including hiking in to remote sites in all conditions and the potential for extended duration fi eld shifts and/or camp‑based shifts.

Location

Position open to all primary onsite off ices including Courtenay, Campbell River, North Vancouver, Abbotsford, Salmon Arm and Prince George.

Major Job Functions

• Assisting civil engineers and geotechnical engineers in all aspects of their projects including:
• Site investigations
• Bridge Inspections
• Site surveying (total station and RTK GPS)
• Report preparation
• Road and crossing design
• Coordinating project drawings and reports
• Assisting with fi eld reviews during construction
• Assisting with project management and/or contract administration

Specific Skills and Knowledge

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and ability to build positive relationships across all levels of the business.
• Strong technical analysis and technical writing capabilities.
• Physically fi t and comfortable with outdoor work and occasional travel.
• Strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to work on numerous projects.
• Willingness to learn and work with limited supervision.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Geological or Forest Engineering
• Eligible for registration with EGBC as an EIT or P.Eng.

Salary Range

• 1st Year EIT (E1-E2) 60-70k
• 2nd Year EIT (E2) 65-75k
• 3rd Year EIT (E2) 75-85k
• 4th Year EIT (E2-E3) 80-90k
• Junior P.Eng. (E3) $85-$100k

Benefits Summary

• Flexible working arrangements.
• Competitive salary.
• Great career advancement opportunities.
• A full benefit package including extended health, vision, and dental coverage, and GRSP matching.
• Interesting and diverse project work.
• Relocation assistance.
• Continuous support for growth through both internal and external professional development opportunities.