Civil Technologist

OUR PURPOSE

Be part of the Future of Environmental Solutions.

At Montrose Environmental we help protect the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the soil that feeds us. Our teammates collaborate across services, disciplines, and geographies to solve environmental challenges together – motivated to do better for our clients, each other, and the communities where we live and work. We deliver responsive, locally connected, and scalable solutions to help our clients achieve their ambitious goals for a more sustainable and resilient future.

Who We Are

Montrose is a leading environmental solutions company focused on supporting commercial and government organizations as they deal with the challenges of today and prepare for what’s coming tomorrow. In Canada, we are one of the leading providers of environmental consulting and engineering services and part of a global network of teammates across 100+ locations around the world.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION

Our team is made up of diverse people working collaboratively towards common goals. We value the contributions and perspectives of all employees and are committed to equity and diversity initiatives to create a feeling of belonging for all of our people. When we are inclusive and diverse in a way that reflects the broader world we serve, we are able to draw from a wider community of excellence within the regions we operate.

Are you looking to…

• Work on diverse, exciting, and dynamic water resource and engineering projects across Western Canada
• Have autonomy and the opportunity to interact and work with a community of technical experts from other Montrose regions.
• Partner with extensive, long-standing clients such as municipal governments, conservation authorities, academia, and private industry.
• Join a well-respected environmental consulting company engaged in interesting, dynamic work
  
  
  

As a Civil Technologist, you will join our Calgary or Edmonton, Alberta office as part of our Western Surface Water Engineering team. The successful applicant will be involved in all stages of design and construction, from field data collection, concept development to detailed design, and construction. You will produce 3D drawings using LiDAR and surveyed point files to create surfaces, alignments, profiles and corridors. As a team member, you will ensure quality control by adhering to company CAD and engineering standards and project-specific constraints.

The successful applicant will be involved in a broad range of projects with responsibilities as follows:

• Actively contribute to maintaining Montrose’s strong safety culture
• Collaborate with engineers, technologists, and environmental scientists to create drawing packages using AutoDesk Civil 3D and AutoCAD, including: conceptual, preliminary, and detailed designs for water management plans, municipal infrastructure (e.g., storm sewer and stormwater management facilities), riverbank improvements, bridges and culverts, pipeline watercourse crossings, and natural channel designs
• Conduct topographic surveys, construction supervision, field engineering, and other data collection activities
• Interpret field notes and use digital field returns such as, site photography, UAV imagery, and survey data, to prepare deliverables
• Produce 2D drawings and figures such as site plans, profiles, and cross-sections
• Build surfaces, alignments, profiles and corridors
• Interpret survey data for final technical reports or drawing packages
  
  
  

What We Are Looking For

• Experience in a fast-paced, client and team-focused environment is preferred.
• College diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years of experience in the water resource sector, preferably in consulting
• Professional Designation of C.Tech, CET, P.Tech or ability to obtain within 2 years. Working towards a P.L.Eng. would also be considered an asset
• Proficient in AutoDesk Civil 3D and AutoCAD
• Knowledge of Globalmapper, Autodesk Recap, or GIS related programs an asset.
• Willing to travel and work in urban and remote locations across Alberta
• Experience using survey equipment, including high precision GPS units, Total Stations and UAVs
• Experience working on a construction sites around heavy equipment
• Comfortable working in and around watercourses, including swift water and ice conditions
• Self-motivated with strong communication skills (oral and written)  
• Able to prioritize deadlines, track project status, and facilitate progress on multiple projects 
• Flexible to meet client-driven deliverables
• Valid class 5 driver’s license
  
  
  

Why Choose Montrose?

At Montrose you will be part of an amazing community of collaborative people who live shared mission and principles and bring industry-leading technical expertise to their work every day. We offer a comprehensive compensation package, which includes benefits, RRSP matching, vacation days and sick days. This is a permanent position with a hourly rate range of $21.15-$36.06, starting pay is dependent on multiple factors, such as skills, experience and work location. We are also committed to flexible work hours and schedules, team-based work, and cross-training opportunities.

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Are you the one we're looking for? Please apply to us directly. As a note, we are not accepting third party agency applicants at this time.

Montrose is committed to providing a safe and productive work environment and to promoting the health, safety and well-being of our employees. In keeping with our Health & Safety Policy, individuals in safety sensitive positions are subject to pre-employment, pre-access (and in some client cases, random) alcohol & drug testing as well as drivers abstract reviews.

Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.

We welcome and promote diversity and inclusion in our workplace and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Montrose provides support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities; including accommodation that takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs. Candidates requiring accommodation during the recruitment process are asked to contact Human Resources directly.

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While we appreciate all applications we receive, we advise that only candidates under consideration will be contacted.