Transportation Engineer in Training - Transit and Rail

Think of your career as a journey? Come pave the tracks to innovation with our Transit & Rail team and provide revolutionary options for safe, efficient, and affordable transit. Be a part of this change…from the first mile to the last. 

We create the connections that get people and goods moving—whether by car, bus, train, plane, or their own two feet. Working within the context of the communities we serve, we provide planning, engineering, and infrastructure management services that fit the needs of our clients and improve the overall transportation experience. Join our team and help us keep communities connected.

Your Opportunity 

Our Transportation group provides comprehensive planning, design, and engineering services for all phases of bridge, rail, roadway, and transit projects. Our Edmonton and Calgary, Alberta offices are currently seeking a Transportation Engineer-in-Training who will provide technical design services for our Rail and Transit team. We are looking for a highly motivated individual who can work in a team environment and wants to be involved in exciting local, regional, national, and international projects.  

Your Key Responsibilities

• With guidance, perform geometric design and 3D modeling on a variety of urban and rural transit, rail, and roadway projects.
• Support development of conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design plans.
• Assist with preparation of technical specifications and quantity estimates.
• Assist with the preparation of engineering reports and technical studies, including basic calculations.
• Coordinate with other disciplines including structural, geotechnical, stormwater, streetlighting, buildings engineering, and others to ensure interdisciplinary design integration.
• Follow applicable standards, quality assurance and quality control procedures during the design process. 
• Undertake field reviews and prepare field observation reports to support engineering and construction administration activities.
• Work to meet project timelines and budgets.
• There may be a big focus on project/technical coordination and report writing.
• Additional duties may include assisting with project management, pursuits and proposal preparation.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Self-motivated individual with the ability to work in a team environment.
• Basic understanding of general civil design concepts in relevant areas.
• Basic understanding of modelling software and knowledge of calculations performed by the software or software savvy with aspirations to develop 3D modeling skillset.
• Knowledge of modelling software such as Infraworks or OpenRoads considered to be an asset.
• Proficient with the Microsoft Office suite of programs including word, excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Proficiency with MS Project and/or P6 considered an asset.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• High emphasis on attention to detail and accuracy.
• Team player with a positive attitude.
• Must possess a valid Class 5 driver’s license.

Education and Experience

• Degree in Civil Engineering (or related field).
• Minimum of 0 – 2 years of industry experience.
• Registered as an EIT in the Province of Alberta or ability to obtain within the next 6 months.

Position will primarily work in an office setting but may require some field work.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.