Civil Engineer-In-Training Municipal

Based in Western Canada for over 110 years, McElhanney offers innovative and practical engineering, surveying, mapping, planning, landscape architecture, and environmental services. As a 100% employee‑owned and operated firm, we have over 1,500 staff members in 31 locations and provide qualified staff with shareholding options. Our employees enjoy varied projects, autonomy, career development, and a comprehensive total compensation and benefits package.

We are looking for a motivated and passionate Civil Engineer – in‑Training to support municipal engineering projects focused on water, wastewater, and land development. This role offers practical experience across planning, design, and delivery of infrastructure that supports growing indigenous communities while learning from experienced engineers and working closely with multidisciplinary project teams.

The successful candidate will work out of our Kamloops Branch and will support a range of municipal infrastructure and land development projects, including water distribution, sanitary and storm sewer systems, roadworks, site servicing, and related civil works. The Kamloops office offers free parking and a dog‑friendly environment.

• Assist with planning, design, and delivery of municipal infrastructure projects, including water, wastewater, stormwater, roads, and site servicing.
• Client Facing:
  Engage directly with clients, including meetings, correspondence, and ongoing relationship management.
• Water and Wastewater Design:
  Support technical work related to water distribution, sanitary sewer, wastewater, and stormwater systems, including calculations, drawings, and design documentation.
• Land Development Projects:
  Contribute to subdivision, site servicing, grading, drainage, and development‐related civil engineering projects from concept through construction.
• Design and Reporting:
  Prepare and review technical reports, design drawings, cost estimates, specifications, and permit‑related documentation under senior engineer guidance.
• Field Reviews and Construction Support:
  Participate in site inspections, field reviews, and construction support activities to gain hands‑on experience and understand how designs are built.

• Interest in municipal engineering:
  Motivated by the opportunity to work on practical infrastructure projects that support communities, growth, and development.
• Strong communicator:
  Able to work collaboratively with project teams, clients, contractors, and municipal stakeholders while asking thoughtful questions and following through on commitments.
• Technical curiosity:
  Eager to build technical skills in civil design, problem solving, and project delivery, with an interest in water, wastewater, and land development work and exposure to AutoCAD Civil 3D, Microsoft Office, hydraulic modelling, or design software.
• Experience level: 0–2 years of relevant experience in municipal engineering, water/wastewater, land development, or related civil infrastructure projects is preferred.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related discipline from an accredited university program recognized by Engineers Canada.
• Registration in good standing as an Engineer‑In‑Training (EIT) in British Columbia, or eligibility to be registered.
• Live local or a commutable distance to our Kamloops location.
• Willingness to take part in field work and occasional travel to sites or nearby communities; a clean driver’s licence is required.

McElhanney offers competitive compensation ranging from $70,000 to $90,000 per annum, tailored to match individual qualifications. The base salary reflected in the posting is an estimate; final compensation will be determined by the successful candidate’s qualifications.

• Work‑Life Harmony:
  Balance your personal and professional commitments.
• Comprehensive Benefits:
  Maternity and parental leave top‑up program, health and dental coverage, RRSP matching, and Employee & Family Assistance Program.
• Safe & Inclusive Workplace:
  Respectful environment supporting professional growth.
• Competitive Compensation:
  Attractive salary and bonuses.
• Professional Development:
  Reimbursement…