Engineer-in-Training (EIT), Stormwater Planning

Highlights of the job

We are hiring a temporary full-time Engineer-in-Training (EIT), Stormwater Planning position for up to 6 months working out of Edmonton, AB.

As the EIT, you will contribute to stormwater planning projects and programs of varying size and complexity, helping support reliable and sustainable stormwater services for our communities. Using your engineering knowledge, you'll participate in project work from early planning through execution, helping to deliver assigned tasks, coordinate meetings and field activities, engage with stakeholders, and support the overall quality and success of project outcomes.

Working under the guidance of a Professional Engineer, you'll apply engineering planning principles and best practices to develop reports, studies, and other project deliverables. You'll also collaborate with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, using strong communication and relationship-building skills to contribute to project success.

Reporting to the Manager, Embedded Engineering, you'll receive day-to-day direction and project assignments from leaders and engineers within the Stormwater Planning team. This environment will provide opportunities to broaden your technical knowledge, gain exposure to a variety of planning projects, and continue developing toward your professional engineering goals.

We welcome applications from internal and external candidates.

What you’d be responsible for

• Supporting Stormwater Planning Studies using a strong understanding of EPCOR's water systems.
• Gathering information from resources across EPCOR Water, EPCOR Utilities, and external partners to support Stormwater Planning Engineers.
• Acquiring the resources and developing strategies needed to deliver assigned tasks and project work.
• Monitoring, measuring, and reporting on the progress of assigned tasks, making timely adjustments or communicating changes to support project timelines, and updating dashboards and schedules as required.
• Tracking and recording time spent on project-related tasks as required.
• Assisting in reviewing planning processes and best practices while ensuring compliance with EPCOR policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Building effective working relationships with internal stakeholders, including Engineering, Planning, Project Management, Operations, Maintenance, and Supply Chain teams, as well as external stakeholders such as contractors, consultants, regulators, suppliers, and vendors.
• Developing planning documents in alignment with EPCOR's policies, procedures, and values.
• Demonstrating a high-performance, safety-focused, accountable, innovative, and collaborative approach while contributing to a positive and easy-to-do-business-with culture.

What’s required to be successful

• An Engineering degree (Civil, Environmental, Electrical, Mechanical, or Process)
• Engineer-in-Training designation (EIT) with APEGA (or the ability to attain) in good standing
• 2+ years of experience in water linear asset engineering design and / or planning engineering, including Co-op experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Visio, ArcGIS
• Experience with hydrologic/hydraulics design and modelling tools is desirable
• Ability to understand and navigate information from SCADA/WISKI/database systems
• Ability to understand and interpret design/structural drawings for Stormwater Management Facilities (ponds, control structures, maintenance holes, etc)
• Ability to understand and interpret stormwater flow paths / piping path in GIS software
• Understanding of process flow diagrams (PFD) and process & instrumentation diagrams (P&ID)
• Experience executing small to medium tasks within larger engineering or planning studies under the supervision of more experienced engineers
• Ability to plan and organize work to deliver results, meet project timelines, and maintain high-quality standards.
• Conduct cost estimating and alternatives cost-benefit analyses

As the successful candidate, you have strong communication skills and are comfortable working with people at all levels of the organization. You're organized, able to manage multiple priorities, keep work moving forward, and provide updates on progress when needed. You take initiative to learn and understand corporate policies, professional requirements, and the operational environment around you. You're eager to build your knowledge of planning and utility operations, adaptable when priorities change, and comfortable learning new systems, software, and technology. You are also committed to completing any training required to support your success in the role.

Other important facts about this job

Jurisdiction: PROF

Hours of work: 80 hours biweekly

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Please note the following information:

• A requirement of working for EPCOR is that you are at least 18 years of age, successfully attained a high school diploma (GED, or equivalent level of secondary education) and legally entitled to work in Canada. (A copy of a valid work permit may be required.)
• If you are considered for the position, clearance is required on all applicable background checks (which may include criminal, identity, educational, and/or credit) and professional reference checks. Some EPCOR positions require an enhanced level of background assessment, which is dictated by law. These positions require advanced criminal record checks that must also be conducted from time to time after commencement of employment.
• A technical/practical assessment may be administered during the selection process and this exercise will be used as a part of the selection criterion.
• To meet the physical demands required of some positions, candidates must be in good physical condition and willing to work in all weather conditions. Clearance on pre-placement medical and drug and alcohol testing may be required.
• Prior infractions for unsafe driving behaviours will be evaluated and considered for non-selection regardless of current demerits on file.
• If you are required to provide your own personal reliable vehicle: Successful applicants must provide their own vehicles with appropriate insurance in accordance with EPCOR’s Employee Mileage Reimbursement Policy. You will be reimbursed in accordance with EPCOR’s Employee Mileage Reimbursement Policy.
• Use of AI: Our recruitment process may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence, to support application screening and certain assessment steps. All recruitment activities, including hiring decisions, are led by our hiring managers and talent acquisition team.