Intern, Geotechnical
Job in
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Listing for:
CN
Apprenticeship/Internship
position
Listed on 2025-12-31
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineer
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Construction
Civil Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Summary The Intern, Geotechnical is responsible for providing support to the Senior Manager, Geotechnical. The role is accountable for coordination and support of geotechnical projects including developing tender documents and supervising contractors and consultants on the project from initial conception to completion. Additionally, the position may require support for emergency response to service interruption linked with geohazards and coordinates service with internal departments and external engineering consultants, as well as financial budgetary control.
Major Responsibilities
Assist with the coordination of internal and external capital, special capital, and operating expenditure projectsOversee construction activities in the field to ensure that work is being performed in accordance with CN standardsAudit active construction sites and validate that employees and contractors are observing safe and proper work practices and review new safety flashes with the teamHandle projects with both internal and external stakeholdersContribute, present, and receive approval for the costing and estimates for projectsHandle internal stakeholders to ensure that projects meet requirements by using appropriate resourcesEnsure that projects are completed within established timelines as defined with internal stakeholdersCreate, follow, and adhere to estimates to be contained within budget envelopesCollaborate with the internal Track, Bridges and Structures, Flagging, Signals and Communication, and all other internal teams to ensure that projects are meeting the established milestonesRequirements
Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, SharePoint)Ability to work weekends and after-hours when necessaryAbility to travel for field inspections and maintenance programsAbility to meet tight deadlines, handle pressure and stressAbility to work in potentially hazardous sites including inspections from helicopters, steep rock, and slippery soil slopesMust be able to drive for extended periods of timeAbility to handle out of town work, roughly 50% of regular dutyProficient in drafting and hand sketches to communicate solutions to engineering problemsKnowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and database management*Knowledge of geotechnical techniques and natural hazards*Education
Working towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (minimum of 3 years completed) with a focus in Geotechnical, or Geological EngineeringCivil Engineering courses such as Geotechnical, Project Management, and Engineering DraftingValid Driver’s License* Any experience/education/skills/knowledge for these above would be considered as an asset
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