Engineer in Training

Acuren is currently recruiting for an Engineer in Training (EIT) to support our Engineering Department in Edmonton, AB. In this role, the incumbent willhelp coordinate engineering projects from initial client request through completion. This role is suited to someone who enjoys organizing details, communicating with clients and technical teams, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will learn how engineering and failure analysis projects work, gain valuable experience understanding technical requirements for project work, and build their competency and skills in managing engineering projects.

Career Progression:

This position offers a structured path from project coordination to technical engineering project ownership.

• Years 1-3:
  Project coordination. Project coordination will be the primary responsibility for the first 2-3 years, building experience with engineering project work and an understanding of client and technical requirements, scopes of work, sample verification, project workflows, and deliverables.
• Following the initial coordination period:
  Hands-on laboratory and engineering training. Progress into laboratory training and practical experience supporting engineering and failure analysis projects and developing technical skills under the guidance of experienced team members.
• As competency develops (E.I.T. into P.Eng.):
  Technical project ownership. Build the competency to manage assigned projects and perform the associated technical work, taking increasing responsibility for project planning, execution, technical analysis, and reporting, with appropriate engineering supervision and review.

Employment Type:Regular full time

Location: Edmonton, AB

Schedule: Monday to Friday. 40 hours per week

* Please note that candidates must reside in Edmonton, AB or the surrounding area, or be willing to relocate.

• Receive, track, and respond to incoming client requests, gathering the information needed to assess each request.
• Work with engineering staff and clients to determine project requirements, define scopes of work, and clarify deliverables and timelines.
• Prepare quotations based on the anticipated scopes of work.
• Verify that samples received match the client’s request and project documentation, and follow up on missing information or discrepancies.
• With direction from the Engineering Operations Manager, coordinate the opening and assignment of new projects, priorities, and handoffs among clients, engineers, and other team members.
• Maintain accurate records of incoming and current work, status updates, and communications, as needed.
• Identify potential scope changes, scheduling conflicts, or other issues and bring them to the appropriate team members for resolution.
• Begin to support technical work and start managing engineering projects, in alignment with the career progression timeline for this role.
• Other responsibilities and tasks as directed by the Engineering Operations Manager.

• Engineering degree in Materials, Mechanical, Welding or related discipline.
• Early career (0-2 years’ experience) and must be registered as an Engineer-in-Training with APEGA.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to follow up with clients and internal departments professionally and promptly.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to manage multiple requests and shifting priorities, while keeping accurate records.
• Strong interest in developing skills related to project coordination and management, failure analysis, materials testing and understanding of Codes and standards.

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