Engineer-In-Training

Our Peace Region Practice is looking to add 2 capable, enthusiastic Engineers‑In‑Training (EIT) to our growing Fort St. John branch. As an Engineer‑In‑Training, you will have the opportunity to work on a wide variety of engineering projects while contributing directly to the growth of our local team.

• Registering, or intending to register, upon eligibility, as an Engineer‑in‑Training with EGBC.
• Growing our consulting practice with a focus on building relationships with Peace Region Indigenous communities and local governments.
• Engaging with our clients to understand their unique challenges, working collaboratively as a team to explore solutions, and developing thoughtful and workable strategies for the design and implementation of municipal infrastructure, including transportation, water, wastewater, storm systems, and asset management.
• Working on a range of water and wastewater projects, including treatment plants, pump stations, and collection and distribution systems, including systems modeling and analysis.
• Working on design for municipal utilities, including equipment selection, layout and sizing, piping design, as well as preparing design briefs, reports, cost estimates, and contract documents.
• Designing transportation systems, including road design, trails, and site grading.
• Acting as the client’s representative on‑site during construction to gather information, conduct inspections, and ensure that designs are built to specifications.
• Providing accurate and timely input on technical reports, plans, studies, proposals, and presentations that present information in a manner easily understood by a wide variety of audiences.
• Project management and budgeting, including securing funding through Indigenous Services Canada processes, developing scopes of work, coordinating sub‑consultants, and learning about budgets.
• Conducting technical reviews of engineering drawings, design reports, and related deliverables prepared by clients, internal teams, and subconsultants.
• Developing strong trusting relationships internally to understand our service offerings and the team members you’ll be working with to build commitment to a culture built on trust.

• You are passionate about serving local governments and Indigenous communities on projects that have real impacts in local communities.
• You are excited about the opportunity to build a long‑term career living and working in the North!
• You enjoy seeking out and building strong relationships and new project opportunities to foster collaboration and growth.
• You are proactive, enjoy problem‑solving, and are dedicated to delivering meaningful results.
• You possess a strong attention to detail and the ability to continually deliver high‑quality work.
• You are able to successfully work on multiple projects at a time and thrive in a self‑directed work environment.
• You have excellent oral and written communication skills and can communicate thoughtfully and thoroughly with team members and others.
• You possess a valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence and are willing and able to travel to project sites throughout the Peace Region.

Urban Systems is a Canadian employee‑owned interdisciplinary community consulting firm. We are united in our mission to transform communities everywhere into vibrant places where people want to live today, tomorrow, and forever.

Since 1975, we have grown to more than 700 people with 18 offices across Canada. Every day, our purpose‑driven team works closely with our clients and their communities to deliver impactful work. We are proud to work with diverse clients, including Indigenous communities, all levels of government, commercial and residential land developers, and the natural resource sector.

We care for our communities and for our people. It’s our differences that make us exciting, and our shared belief in Urban Systems that binds us together. We’re searching for the creative and passionate and the curious and courageous to join us in creating meaningful and generational change in communities.

• Competitive Compensation and Benefits. You’ll receive competitive compensation, extended health, dental, vision care…