Highway Surveyor

McElhanney Ltd.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Professional development

Career progression

Safe workplace

Job summary

McElhanney is seeking Highway Surveyors to join our Edmonton branch, supporting highway projects province-wide. Roles involve field surveys, stakeouts, and collaboration with engineers and inspectors to ensure quality and safety.

You will work with RPAS/drone ops, conventional instruments, and learn construction management while progressing toward advanced roles. This safety-sensitive position offers comprehensive benefits and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Two-year technical diploma in Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or a relatable subject.
• Understanding of Highway construction processes and principles.
• Competence in survey instrumentation; familiarity with Trimbles Road package is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Field completion of surveys for highway construction, rehabilitation and maintenance to Alberta Transportation specifications.
• Preliminary topographic surveys, slope staking, alignments and feature layout.
• RPAS/drone operations and field adjustments.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to understand objectives, budgets, schedules and timeframes.
• Support site inspectors and engineers on site as part of the consultant team.

Skills

Highway construction knowledge

Survey instrumentation

RPAS operations knowledge

Autonomy in field tasks

Education

Two-year technical diploma in Geomatics or related field

Tools

Trimbles Road package

Job description

The Opportunity

McElhanney has a need for multiple Highway Surveyors to join our Edmonton branch to support our Consultancy services for Highway projects local to Edmonton as well as Province wide.

We currently have live and upcoming highway projects that will span multiple years. The roles will be to provide Surveying services for the Consultants’ team and offers the potential to work towards construction inspection and management positions.

This is a great opportunity for an individual that is looking to grow their career in Surveying, Engineering and Construction with an industry-leading company that understands people are their greatest asset and commits to safety and supporting staff. McElhanney is a large company with resources, abilities and opportunities that are beyond most competitors, but it maintains a small company feel where staff contribution and ideas are encouraged and recognized.

• Full-time, on-site opportunities exist Province wide.
• Work alongside McElhanney’s Consulting team of Highway Engineers, Inspectors and Designers and potentially with other Consultancies and contractors.
• McElhanney’s Survey branches have industry leading capabilities in Surveying, Scanning, RPAS/drone operations, Bathymetry, LiDAR and remote sensing, line locating and GIS, offering the opportunity to expand knowledge and contribute to improving and implementing processes between the design and survey teams.
• Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing is required, as well as pre-site access testing as per client requirements.
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License is mandatory.

What You’ll Do

• Work alongside McElhanney Site Inspectors and Engineers on site as part of the Consultant’s Engineering team, offering the chance to learn construction management.
• Field completion of surveys in support of Highway construction, rehabilitation and maintenance to Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors (AT) specifications and methods.
• Tasks would include preliminary topographic surveys, slope staking, layout of alignments, grades and features, quantity measurements, RPAS/drone operations and field adjustments.
• Work with the latest generation of conventional instruments, RPAS/drones and emerging technologies. We strive to provide the client with the highest levels of service and commit to support field staff with the appropriate resources and equipment required to complete the task.
• Work with Project Managers to understand objectives, budgets, schedules and timeframes.
• McElhanney operates a fleet of over 50 RPAS/drones with a program to continually develop staff and processes. We can provide the necessary training to qualify for Advanced Certification.
• Where appropriate work semi autonomously to manage surveying tasks, fully supported by a project team.
• Ensure implementation of quality assurance, safety, and policy compliance.

What You’ll Bring

• Two-year technical diploma in Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or relatable subject with at least 3 years of previous experience in a similar role. A higher level of experience in surveying, construction or engineering will be considered if no diploma is held.
• Understanding of Highway construction processes and principles.
• Competence in the fundamentals and use of survey instrumentation. Experience in the use of Trimbles Road package is an asset but not essential.
• Assignments require a willingness to work up to 12 hours per day and some projects will require working away from home for extended periods.
• Physical ability to work on varied terrain, potentially over long days and the ability to lift heavy equipment.

What Can We Offer You?

The salary range for this position is $29 - $43 per hour. McElhanney offers fair compensation that is commensurate with the individual’s education, experience, skills, and professional qualifications. The salary offered will be based on the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate.

• Comprehensive Benefits: Maternity and parental leave top up program, health and dental coverage, RRSP matching, and Employee & Family Assistance Program.
• Safe & Inclusive Workplace: A culture of respect and inclusion for all.
• Compensation: Attractive total compensation package including a generous bonus plan.
• Professional Development:Reimbursement for dues, educational assistance, mentorship program, workshops, and committee involvement.
• Career Progression: Support and mentorship to shape a career path that fits your goals.

This role is designated as a safety sensitive position.