Trenchless Rehabilitation Specialist / Engineer in Training (EIT)

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Your Opportunity

Our Water business line has several leading trenchless specialists who are engaged on projects across Canada, the US, and other countries throughout the world. We specialize in the design of trenchless installation and rehabilitation applications and condition assessment programs. Our team fosters the development of our staff through strong mentorship and exposure to small to large complex projects across a diverse range of industries and regions. At Stantec, you will be able to take part in these opportunities with diverse technical challenges – all while receiving the in-house support you need to succeed.

An opportunity currently exists for a Trenchless Rehabilitation Specialist / EIT within our Water Group. The ideal candidate will be able to evaluate, select, specify, and engineer systems or products for trenchless design. The Trenchless Rehabilitation Specialist / EIT is expected to perform a variety of tasks which may include design calculations, report and proposal writing, field work, coordination of tasks, and meeting attendance and recording. In general, the role will involve supporting and assisting engineers/designers in the execution of projects to ensure sufficient delivery, resource efficiency and cost-effectiveness, and leading the design as appropriate.

The successful candidate shall be able to demonstrate the following attributes:

• Eager to learn, a desire to take initiative

• The drive to embrace continuous improvement as they develop in their career

• Demonstrate a willingness to strive for excellence in all aspects of their work activities

• Finds it personally rewarding to successfully meet and overcome challenges

• Excellent team and communication skills

• Ability to build client relationships

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks

• Passionate about cutting edge technologies, and the ability to steer and embrace change

Your Key Responsibilities

• Support multi-disciplinary projects as a trenchless designer, related to new build and infrastructure renewal

• Support the development and review of condition assessment projects

• Undertake detailed studies and design tasks associated with trenchless projects

• Perform project administration, including coordination of and preparing reports, gathering information, drafting proposals, drafting correspondence, completing progress reports, and assisting in design management

• Write reports and design briefs

• Take responsibility for the quality of your written, technical and graphic work, and for completing work on-time and on-budget

• Coordinate design drawing and specification development

• Understand and implement industry standards and manuals as well as client and regulatory agency standards and requirements.

• Conduct alternative analyses to support business case evaluations for making project decisions.

• Participate and lead in the design as skills dictate to ensure efficient project delivery.

• Attend internal, client, and contractor meetings and potentially document the meetings with minutes

• Contract Administration support as required for trenchless construction

• Assist with site visits and field investigations as necessary

• Perform other duties as required

• Engage in leadership in Professional organizations that align with your expertise; write technical papers and deliver technical presentations for conferences.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Registration with PEO (or other Canadian Professional Engineering body as appropriate) as a member-in-training, or eligible to register.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written

• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and responsibilities and adjust to changing demands

• Ability to work in a team environment, taking initiative to help out where needed to balance team workloads.

• Collaborative in nature, with the ability to contribute to multidisciplinary teams.

• Commitment to thrive in a proactive organization where client service is second to none.

• Strong working knowledge of municipal infrastructure design and construction with an emphasis on trenchless technologies and rehabilitation of sewers, watermains, electrical and communication conduits, and gas pipelines.

• Previous experience working in a role involving trenchless design and/or construction support will be considered an asset.

• Working knowledge of various software for planning and design of trenchless installations and rehabilitation (AutoCAD Civil 3D or similar) will be considered an asset.

• Working knowledge of various geotechnical modeling software used for planning and design of trenchless installations (Rocscience 2D&3D, PLAXIS 2D&3D, Midas GTS NX, FLAC3D) will be considered an asset.

Education and Experience

• B.Sc. or Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized post-secondary institution.

• M.Sc., M.Eng. or greater in Trenchless Engineering or related field will be considered an asset.

• Valid G license and access to a vehicle is considered an asset.

• Min 4 years related experience (including Co-op/Internship) or advanced academic studies preferred.

Typical office environment working with computers and working at a desk for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

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.

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