Job Description

We currently have an opening for a civil Field Technologist to join the Technical Services team in our Edmonton office. The successful candidate will provide a variety of field construction inspection and site survey services to support design and construction of municipal or regional infrastructure projects. As the ideal candidate, you are an excellent communicator with effective organizational skills and leadership potential, who thrives in a dynamic work environment. Your abilities will be strengthened and grown through a range of projects focused on the delivery of infrastructure projects in Northern Alberta.

What we offer:

• A centrally located office in the heart of downtown Edmonton that is easily accessible by both bus and LRT.
• A hybrid work environment that allows for a combination of working from home and in the office. Competitive salary and benefits, including a fitness allowance, and company-matching pension program.
• Ongoing support for your growth and development, including a formal professional development program, mentoring programs, training opportunities, and professional designation support.
• An on-site fitness centre accessible to all staff, with full amenities.
• Discounted rates at a neighboring childcare facility.
• An active Social Club that promotes social activities in and outside the office and offers subsidized tickets to local events like Taste of Edmonton.

Tasks will include, but not be limited to:

• Construction site monitoring and regular, part time, or full-time inspections.
• Construction oversight to monitor contractor's progress, workmanship and general conformance with the contract documents.
• Acting as a representative of the company and communicating regularly with the contractor, project managers, owners and other stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Surveying consisting of topographical survey, construction layout, and record surveys.
• Topographical surveys may include but are not limited to open field, roadway, highway, urban municipal, wastewater facilities, manhole inspections, progress surveys, remote locations.
• Construction layout of various infrastructure types, including utility piping, roadways, sidewalks, curb and gutter, surface landscape features, pilings, etc.
• Benchmark level circuits.
• Assisting with high precision tunnel survey and related works.
• Attending and completing any required safety training or orientation to complete the required tasks.
• Maintaining timely attendance both in the field, and within the office in between field project.
• Preparing clear and concise project reports, field notes, sketches, memorandums, and other project support documentation; and
• Carrying multi-dimensional perspectives to transition to office-based work and personal development during the winter months, as required.

Job Requirements

What you will bring:

• A diploma in geomatics, construction, or civil engineering technology from an accredited technical institution.
• 2-5 years of relative experience with field construction inspection and surveying.
• Ability to perform detailed calculations and troubleshoot technical problems when in the field.
• Willingness and ability to perform during busy seasons and adapt to changing demands.
• Ability to use Civil 3D/AutoCad to manipulate survey data is considered an asset.
• Registered, or eligible for registration with ASET, ASSMT, or CIG.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Committed team player and the ability to work independently or cooperatively in a long-term setting with a survey partner.
• Demonstration of leadership capabilities.
• Possesses a valid driver's license.
• Ability to travel within Alberta for short or longer term (overnight stay) assignments.

Education

Post-Secondary Diploma

AE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community to apply. For applicants with disabilities, accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We are also committed to protecting the privacy of your personal information and as such, it will be used for recruitment and employment purposes only.