Civil Technologist
Cold Lake, AB and Edmonton, AB
SE Design and Consulting Inc. (SE Design) is a growing civil/municipal consulting firm providing engineering, project management, geomatics, geotechnical, and related consulting services primarily in northern Alberta. We pride ourselves on innovation, tackling new challenges, building long-term client relationships, and bettering communities through quality project delivery and community engagement. We support projects from inception to completion—from preliminary engineering, planning, and concept development through detailed design, tendering, and construction/project management—using a client-centered, value-added, and cohesive approach. If you are looking for a long-term career with a supportive, close-knit team where you can grow professionally, SE Design is for you. We believe in treating our employees like family and offer unique benefits that support a healthy balance between personal life and a rewarding career.
SE Design has a career opportunity for a Civil Technologist in our Cold Lake or Sherwood Park, Alberta offices.
Position Description:
We are seeking a motivated individual with 3–5 years of experience providing field inspection and survey services, as well as drafting and design support for civil works on municipal transportation and infrastructure projects.
This position includes out-of-town work at rural locations throughout northeastern Alberta.
Position Duties:
Field Inspection and Survey:
• Provide construction inspection and quality control/quality assurance (QC/QA) testing for infrastructure and transportation projects in accordance with contract plans and specifications.
• Review and interpret design plans and specifications for construction projects.
• Carry out construction survey activities, including preliminary topographic surveys, record plan surveys, utility staking, and road/underground construction staking.
• Field measurements and calculations pertaining to alignments, grades, quantities, etc.
• Monitor the placement of soil and granular materials and perform nuclear gauge compaction testing as required. Ensure the safe operation, storage, transportation, and maintenance of the nuclear densometer.
• Perform general office, data management, reporting, and survey administrative duties.
• Conduct field concrete testing to CCIL/CSA standards including slump, air content and casting of test cylinders.
• Undertake drone flights to capture aerial imagery and construction progress.
• Effectively communicate with clients, colleagues, and management.
• Troubleshoot technical issues in the field to consistently deliver high quality results.
Engineering Design Support:
• Provide engineering design and drafting support using AutoCAD Civil 3D (experience in design/drafting is an asset but not required).
• Complete quantity takeoffs, assist with the development of specifications and preparation of tender documents for municipal transportation and infrastructure projects.
• Research and understand engineering standards and regulatory requirements.
Compensation:
• Competitive compensation and benefits, commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including corporate RRSP matching, prescription drug coverage, dental care, long-term disability coverage, life insurance, dependent life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage, and family assistance.
• You will have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects, allowing for significant career growth.
• We offer corporate training programs and numerous opportunities for advancement within the company.
• A company work truck will be assigned.