Geomatics Engineering New Graduates

British Columbia, Canada

Posted Monday, September 15, 2025 at 9:00 AM

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, with over 1 staff members in 33 locations, we are proud to offer qualified staff with shareholding options in our company. At McElhanney, we work in teams to build strong connections with our staff, clients, and local communities.

Our employees enjoy working here because of our varied projects, high levels of autonomy, opportunities for career development, excellent total compensation and benefits package, and collaborating with a team of great professionals.

The Opportunity

Join McElhanney where you'll discover the direction you want to take your career by gaining hands‑on experience in both field and office settings. We connect you with industry‑leading mentors and a cohort of top‑tier students across Canada. We are hiring for Winter 2026 and Summer 2026 start dates across several of our offices in Alberta and British Columbia. The internships may be 4, 8, or 12 month durations in a variety of practice areas.

Our graduates work with multidisciplinary teams to apply what they’ve learned in school and assist with project delivery in Surveying and Geomatics. From office work to field operations, you’ll develop the skills and training necessary to solve real‑world problems.

Our preference is for candidates who are adaptable and able to work in the field, including in all types of weather conditions, and travel to project sites as required by the role.

Our team fosters a welcoming environment that encourages learning, growth, and building meaningful relationships. More importantly, we’ve cultivated a fun and inclusive culture, making McElhanney a workplace where our interns often choose to build long‑term careers after graduation. Additionally, we’ve created programs to nurture the growth of future leaders.

Join McElhanney, a firm with big company opportunities and a small company feel!

What You’ll Do

• Assist in the use of GNSS receivers for RTK, RTN, static measurements, and total stations.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to prepare files, maps, and survey data for project delivery.
• Research plans, titles, documents, and related geospatial information.
• Maintain, clean, monitor, and report the condition of equipment and vehicles.
• Work in both office and field environments, including urban centers, prairies, and boreal forests, gaining exposure to a variety of McElhanney services.
• Learn about and operate emerging technologies, including drones, unmanned bathymetric survey boats, and 3D laser scanning equipment.
• Participate in McElhanney’s industry‑leading safety practices to meet and exceed client needs, ensuring that our teams “Think Safe, Work Safe, and Get Home Safe”.

Practice Areas You’ll Focus On

As part of your experience, you’ll choose a primary discipline from the following areas, allowing you to gain specialized knowledge and skills. Based on your interest, you will work on real‑world projects, supported by a multidisciplinary team of experts.

• Geomatics & Geospatial: Involve yourself in Oil & Gas Surveys, Pipeline Surveys, Municipal & Land Development, and Transportation Surveys, providing critical surveying support for infrastructure projects.
• GIS: Work on Geospatial Projects, focusing on mapping and data management.
• Geomatics Technology & Remote Sensing: Gain hands‑on experience in various surveys while utilizing advanced technologies like drones, 3D laser scanning, and other tools.
• Ground Disturbance & One Call: Engage in Line Locating and ground disturbance management, ensuring safe excavation practices through One Call documentation.

What You’ll Bring

• Enrolled in a Diploma or Degree program in Geomatics Engineering.
• Ability to work in a variety of outdoor settings, including wilderness/backcountry environments, for extended periods with varied hours.
• A willingness and ability to work out of town on an as‑needed basis (up to three weeks away at a time).
• Ability to work on busy sites with varied…