Junior Civil Engineer (EIT)

The Opportunity

McElhanney Ltd. has an opportunity for a Junior Civil Engineer to join our team in Calgary, AB. In this role, you will have the opportunity to provide innovative and integrated consulting services to our public and private sector clients. We value flexibility, giving you the opportunity to support a range of projects from road rehabilitation/ reconstruction, municipal water and wastewater improvements to residential land development in a unique urban community.   In addition, this position provides a mix of office and field work, providing you the opportunity to support projects in various capacities.  

We have industry-leading professionals and mentors, and a culture that fosters growing future leaders. Our team has a reputation of taking great care in developing our people and fostering a positive, friendly, and rewarding work environment. Join McElhanney, a firm with big company opportunities, and a small company feel!  You’ll also have the benefit of working with a multidisciplinary team of professionals, including environmental, geomatics geotechnical engineers, environmental scientists and engineers, and survey professionals as well as access to the expertise and opportunities in other regional offices.

If you're someone who thrives in unique environments, enjoys meaningful fieldwork, and wants your work to take you beyond the city limits – quite literally - join us. Help shape infrastructure that supports remote communities, recreation, and resource development across Western Canada. 

This role is designated as a safety-sensitive position and completion of a pre-employment drug & alcohol and fitness for work testing is required.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Provide design support for various infrastructure and land development projects including municipal engineering, road works, utility and facility upgrades
• Assist in the preparation of approval, tender and contract documents
• Complete field inspections to monitor the quality and progress of the work being performed
• Prepare and adhere to site-specific health and safety plans
• Opportunity to provide support to other departments (survey, municipal, environmental engineering) to learn about and develop a holistic approach to project execution
• Work with other team members to ensure schedules, budgets, and quality control standards are achieved and maintained

What You’ll Bring

• 2–5 years of relevant experience
• Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited institution
• Registered Engineer-in-Training (EIT) in good standing in BC or Alberta
• Proficient in technical writing; experience with construction administration documents and small proposals
• Construction inspection field experience required; materials testing is an asset
• Skilled in Civil 3D, including corridor and surface modeling to understand and execute the creation of survey data into existing ground surfaces
• Familiar with design concepts such as alignments, profiles, grading tools, and assemblies
• Knowledge of coordinate systems, projections, and geospatial data using GIS software
• Valid driver’s license 

What Can We Offer You?

The salary range for this position is $60,000 - $90,000 per annum. 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.

• Flexible work hours to accommodate your lifestyle
• Great benefits, including extended health & dental coverage, healthcare spending account, and RRSP matching
• Maternity leave top-up and parental leave
• Competitive salary and participation in our generous Performance Bonus Plan
• Opportunity to become a shareholder in an employee owned firm
• A workplace culture that is characterized by respect and inclusion for all
• Continuous support for your professional development and growth
• Employee and Family assistance program, which offers 24/7 support for all employees and their families either online or over the phone
• Opportunity to join an employee-owned firm that is recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers (2025)