Engineering Student

The opportunity

Leduc County is looking for an experienced and highly motivated Engineering Student to join our team. Reporting to the Manager - Engineering, this exciting opportunity assists in providing technical support to the County’s gravel roads program, transportation, water distribution, sanitary sewer, and land drainage operations. As a member of the Engineering team, the Engineering Student contributes to the achievement of the department’s operational deliverables.

About us

The safety of our staff and citizens is our primary concern and we are dedicated to providing and maintaining a healthy work-life balance and environment for our employees.
Leduc County’s mission is to lead the way for people and business to thrive. Our vision is to create a caring and growing community at the center of industry and agriculture. Leduc County’s operations are guided through our values of:
Accountability – we look after the best interests of Leduc County citizens.
Integrity – we follow through on our commitments.
Passion – we believe in the good that local government can provide and will carry out our roles in a way that shows the importance of local government.
Responsiveness – we act quickly to provide local programs, services, facilities and amenities that our citizens require.

About you

You are a team and relationship builder who promotes a safe, collaborative and professional work environment. You are committed to continuous improvement, customer service, innovation and supporting Leduc County’s vision of growing a vibrant and spirited community.

You enjoy the outdoors and can handle some moderate physical effort such as lifting, moving or pulling heavy objects on an occasional basis. You are a creative and critical thinker who enjoys problem solving and sharing your innovative solutions. You are also proficient with Microsoft Office tools, databases and spreadsheet applications.
If you can provide consistent, friendly, and professional customer services, work well in a team while still prioritizing and completing tasks independently, then keep reading because we want to hear from you!

What you will do

• Assist with preparing technical analysis for the road (gravel and surfaced), bridges, and water and wastewater systems projects.
• Assist with preparing technical reports for the engineering department.
• Provide site inspections, quantity calculations, and quality control for municipal construction and land development projects.
• Perform traffic count for the annual traffic monitoring program.
• Perform field surveys.
• Adhere to guidelines as set out in Leduc County’s policies and administrative directives.
• Accountable for working in compliance with the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulation and Code and participation in the Health, Safety and Wellness Program.
• Performs related duties as required and assigned.

What you need to succeed

Must-have

Must be enrolled in a civil engineering program, completed a minimum of one year of coursework, and a valid Class 5 Alberta driver’s license.

Nice to have

Experience in road construction (gravel and surfaced), bridges, culverts, water and wastewater systems and familiarity with municipal operations, and knowledge of rural communities are assets.

What’s in it for you

Our leadership team values your voice, input and is committed to your growth and success. We are committed to be our best and hire the best!
We offer a competitive hourly salary of between $21.88 and $27.34, This opportunity is seasonal full-time and is 35 hours per week scheduled Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. with the possibly of some extended hours to meet operational requirements.
The office is located at 101-1101 5 St. Nisku, AB.

How to apply

Applications must be submitted on our website at careers.leduc-county.com to be considered. This opportunity will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
We thank all applicants however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 4 months

Salary: $21.88-$27.34 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-03-25
Expected start date: 2024-04-29