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As an employee-owned company, we foster a culture where our people can thrive – and by thrive, we mean a place where you can share your ingenuity, express your difference, and grow in your very own way. Whatever your area, no matter your grade, your unique skills and perspective will help drive change from operations to the C-suite, across a wide of range of projects and channels.
Are you ready to build a future that’s uniquely yours? Join our award-winning team and make a difference that defines you.
RVA is looking for an Engineer-in-Training to join our Urban & Riverine Systems team in our Vancouver office.
The successful candidate will support a variety of projects in British Columbia, Ontario, and Nova Scotia. Project work may include stormwater management, flood control, watershed modeling, and infrastructure design. This role requires strong technical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate with engineers, planners, and clients.
Duties:
- Assist in the design and development of stormwater, drainage, and flood management systems
- Perform hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) modeling for water resources projects
- Perform infrastructure planning and assessment studies, including Integrated Stormwater Management Plans (ISMPs), Drainage Master Plans, flood hazard and overland flow assessments, capacity analysis, and system optimization.
- Analyze storm and sanitary system performance and identify practical solutions and strategies for system optimization and improvement.
- Support proposal development, including write-up, project schedule, and fee estimation.
- Prepare technical drawings, reports, and specifications using CAD and GIS software
- Conduct site assessments, data collection, and analysis to support design recommendations
- Work with project managers and engineers to ensure compliance with local, provincial, and federal regulations
- Support the preparation of permit applications and environmental documentation
- Assist in cost estimation and construction documentation
Qualifications:
- 0-3+ years of experience in a consulting environment on municipal water resources or civil infrastructure projects
- Work experience with Civil 3D, ArcGIS, HEC-RAS, and SWMM
- Experience with XPSWMM, InfoWorks ICM, or MicroStation would be an asset
- Knowledge of stormwater best management practices (BMPs) and low impact development (LID) techniques; familiarity with MMCD specifications is an asset
- Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Civil Engineering or related field, from an accredited post-secondary institution
- Registered as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC), or eligible to register.
Your better starts here
We don’t settle for less, and neither should you. As it happens, offering great benefits to our people is entirely possible: the numbers work out. Happy teams mean happy clients. It’s just that simple. From recruitment to flexibility, learning to leadership, wellness to inclusion, we give our people the tools they need to outperform in their careers and build lasting connections with our clients, our culture, and each other.
- Competitive compensation packages and performance-based bonuses
- Health, paramedical, vision, and dental coverage
- A flexible vacation policy that lets you determine your time off based on your other responsibilities and needs
- Top-up plans for new and expecting parents
- Firm-paid holidays, summer and winter breaks, and other leaves of absence that cover everything from extra family time, jury duty, or even completing a degree
- RVA Group Pension Plan with match
- Global Travel Assist Program that provides emergency out-of-country medical protection for you and your eligible family members on personal and business trips
- Access to a variety of free services (e.g., employee and family assistance programs, nutrition advice, caregiver support) and employee discounts (e.g., sports and entertainment tickets, major brands, insurance plans)
- Flexible and alternative work arrangements around core hours, including telecommuting and work-from-home options
Compensation Range
The salary range for this position is: $72,000.00 - $85,000.00
Compensation for this role will be determined based on a variety of factors, including, but not necessarily limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business needs.
Diversity, Inclusion, and Accommodations:
At RVA, we are committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate. RVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, colour, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, marital status, disability, or any other protected status. If you require any special accommodation, please advise Human Resources. Any information received relating to accommodation will be treated as confidential.
At RVA, we use AI in our applicant tracking system to improve the efficiency and fairness of recruitment. Your application may be reviewed by both AI and our hiring team for a thorough evaluation.
