Highway Surveyor

The Opportunity:

McElhanney has a need for multiple Highway Surveyors to join our Edmonton branch to support our Consultancy services for Highway projects local to Edmonton as well as Province wide.

We currently have live and upcoming highway projects that will span multiple years. The roles will be to provide Surveying services for the Consultants’ team and offers the potential to work towards construction inspection and management positions.

This is a great opportunity for an individual that is looking to grow their career in Surveying, Engineering and Construction with an industry-leading company that understands people are their greatest asset and commits to safety and supporting staff. McElhanney is a large company with resources, abilities and opportunities that are beyond most competitors, but it maintains a small company feel where staff contribution and ideas are encouraged and recognized.

• Full-time, on-site opportunities exist in Edmonton and Province wide.
• Work alongside McElhanney’s Consulting team of Highway Engineers, Inspectors and Designers and potentially with other Consultancies.
• McElhanney’s Survey branches have industry leading capabilities in Surveying, Scanning, RPAS/drone operations, Bathymetry, LiDAR and remote sensing, line locating and GIS, offering the opportunity to expand knowledge and contribute to improving and implementing processes between the design and survey teams.
• Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing is required, as well as pre-site access testing as per client requirements.
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License is mandatory.
• This role is designated as a safety sensitive position

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Work alongside McElhanney Site Inspectors and Engineers on site as part of the Consultant’s Engineering team, offering the chance to learn construction management.
• Field completion of surveys in support of Highway construction, rehabilitation and maintenance to Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors (AT) specifications and methods. 
• Tasks would include preliminary topographic surveys, slope staking, layout of alignments, grades and features, quantity measurements, RPAS/drone operations and field adjustments.
• Work with the latest generation of conventional instruments, RPAS/drones and emerging technologies. We strive to provide the client with the highest levels of service and commit to support field staff with the appropriate resources and equipment required to complete the task.
• Work with Project Managers to understand objectives, budgets, schedules and timeframes
• McElhanney operates a fleet of over 50 RPAS/drones with a program to continually develop staff and processes. We can provide the necessary training to qualify for Advanced Certification.
• Where appropriate work semi autonomously to manage surveying tasks, fully supported by a project team.
• Ensure implementation of quality assurance, safety, and policy compliance.

What You’ll Bring:

• Two-year technical diploma in Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or relatable subject with at least 3 years of previous experience in a similar role. A higher level of experience in surveying, construction or engineering will be considered if no diploma is held.
• Understanding of Highway construction processes and principles.
• Competence in the fundamentals and use of survey instrumentation. Experience in the use of Trimbles Road package is an asset but not essential.
• Assignments require a willingness to work up to 12 hours per day and some projects will require working away from home for extended periods.
• Physical ability to work on varied terrain, potentially over long days and the ability to lift heavy equipment.

 What Can We Offer You?

The salary range for this position is $30- 43$ per hour. McElhanney offers fair compensation that is commensurate with the individual’s education, experience, skills, and professional qualifications. The posted base salary/wage range is representative of the required level of qualifications and experience for the position as noted in the job posting. The salary offered will be based on the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate. In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer:

• A team focused atmosphere that encourages ideas for all levels to continuously improve site and office processes, with recognition going to those that contribute.
• An opportunity to work with, and develop the use of, the latest surveying and geospatial technology.
• Work with Project Managers, Surveyors and Engineers that are willing to share knowledge in support of career development and to solve problems.
• The position will focus on AT projects during the traditional construction season however McElhanney’s diverse client and project base offers the opportunity for year round work.
• Extended health and dental coverage, healthcare spending account, and RRSP matching
• Employee & Family assistance program, which offers 24/7 support online or over the phone
• Participation in our generous performance bonus plan, 

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

If this is the opportunity for you, apply now or visit www.mcelhanney.com/careers to learn more. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

 

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