Engineer-In-Training

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The Green Line LRT - SE Project is hiring Engineer in Training (EIT) positions to support the successful delivery of the program. The EITs will have an opportunity to develop the 22 engineering competencies, as per the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA).
Reporting to the Manager - Technical Design, you will assist the Technical team with design related activities leading up to, and during construction. Primary duties include:

• Assist Senior Engineers with technical design development and coordination of Green Line infrastructure, systems, and multidisciplinary deliverables.
• Plan and coordinate multi-disciplinary functions to achieve integrated design solutions.
• Support design scope, technical risks, interfaces, and change management.
• Support planning, scheduling, cost management, and quality assurance activities associated with project design and execution.
• Coordinate technical discussions between The City, Business Units, partner organizations, contractors, consultants, and internal project teams.
• Plan and coordinate technical reviews, design workshops, value engineering initiatives, and constructability assessments to optimize project outcomes.
• Assist Senior Engineers with procurement, contract administration, testing and commissioning, and issue resolution throughout project delivery.
• Assist Senior Engineers with compliance checks against applicable industry standards, Calgary Transit requirements, environmental commitments, and safety management processes.

• Support strategic planning, innovation initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts within the Technical Design team.

Qualifications

• A degree in Civil Engineering or Related Engineering Discipline and registration as an Engineer-In-Training (EIT) by the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) by the first day of work.
• Those hired prior to graduation from an undergraduate Engineering degree must be registered as an Engineer-In-Training (EIT) with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) no later than three months from their start date.
• An intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook).
• Experience with design and project management is considered an asset.
• A valid Class 5 Driver's License (or a provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerits and no current suspensions or charges pending.
• Ability to obtain a City of Calgary operator's permit.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, great organizational skills and problem-solving skills are required for success in this position.
• A demonstrated ability to interpret and understand technical information, as well as the ability to follow directions, and strong business skills are required to excel in this role.

Pre-employment Requirements

• Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.

Workstyle

• This position works full time from the office, with no remote work options available.

Pre-employment Drug Test: An offer of employment for this position will be conditional on an applicant passing a pre-employment drug test. This test assesses for use of drugs including cannabis. Failure to pass a pre-employment drug test may prevent an applicant from being hired into any safety sensitive position for a period of up to twelve months.

Position and Pay Information

• Business Unit: Green Line
• Union: CUPE Local 38
• Position Type: 2 Temporary (up to 24 months)
• Compensation: Pay Grade 10 $44.01 - 58.82 per hour
• Hours of work: Standard 35 hour work week.
• Days of work: This position works a 5-day work week with 1 day off in a 3 week cycle.
• Location: 411, 1 Street S.E.
• Audience: Internal/External
• Apply By: October 19, 2026

• Job ID: 315377