Infrastructure/Land Development Internship

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At CIMA+, we want you to feel at home. We take integration of our team members to heart, and we believe that career fulfillment should begin from your first student position.  You can look forward to engaging opportunities that match your skills, ambitions and passions. At CIMA+ you will be mentored by industry leading professionals and gain valuable hands-on experience that will equip you with the knowledge for your career ahead.

If this sounds like the kind of place you would thrive in, then take this opportunity to become part of something unique: a place where your ideas and perspectives are welcomed and encouraged.

Mission 

CIMA+’s Infrastructure team combines top-notch skills with an intimate understanding of the local community to deliver customized infrastructure services for municipalities and the land development industry. We have delivered hundreds of projects across Canada, including innovative solutions for the full spectrum of water and wastewater assets, on time and on budget.  We support clients from start to finish, whether for building brand new or assessing, repairing, and expanding on existing infrastructure. Join us and immerse yourself in a dynamic, innovative, and collaborative environment where you’ll make a real impact. Together, we’ll push boundaries and go above what’s expected of us to meet the challenges of tomorrow and engineer a better world!

We are experiencing significant growth across our Western Canada offices, offering new and exciting complex projects that you will have the opportunity to shape and contribute to. We are actively seeking individuals who are eager to develop their skills, take on new challenges, and advance their careers within our organization.

We are looking for a 16-month civil engineering intern within our Infrastructure sector. You will work on diverse land development projects across the Alberta region, benefiting from a robust mentorship network to support your professional growth.

Main Responsibilities

• Contribute to city-building projects by providing engineering support for Area Structure Plans and Outline Plans.
• Support feasibility studies to assist clients with development opportunities and land acquisition.
• Learn to apply software tools for site grading and servicing, including cut/fill balances, water supply, sanitary systems, stormwater management, shallow utilities, noise impact assessments and erosion control.
• Contribute to project coordination involving shallow utilities, geotechnical, stormwater, and environmental components.
• Gain hands on experience with on-site observation during active construction.
• Coordinate with surveyors, contractors, and municipal representatives.
• Review construction drawings, grade sheets, and construction specifications.
• Support engagement and gain exposure with clients, municipalities and regulatory authorities.
• Participate in quality assurance and quality control reviews to ensure deliverables meet high standards.

• Collaborate with team members with an open-minded approach and a strong commitment to achieving shared goals.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.
• Flexible and able to adjust to shifting priorities while accepting direction when needed.
• Capable of communicating clearly and professionally in both written and verbal forms.
• Passionate about solving problems and developing solutions through sound judgment, creativity, and innovative thinking.
• Committed to ongoing learning, continuous improvement, and professional growth.
• Eager to develop proficiency in Microsoft Office and industry-related design tools such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, PCSWMM, and BlueBeam Revu.
• Motivated to learn and grow through mentorship and hands-on experience.

The salary for this position ranges from $24.15 to $30.45 per hour, depending on your academic profile, the number of credits earned, and your previous co-op or internship experience. The final offer and salary may be adjusted based on your unique profile.

Please note that our co-op, internship, and student job opportunities are offered to individuals that are presently enrolled in a program at an educational institution. To be admissible for an internship, your work experience must meet the requirements from your study program and must be recognized by your educational institution. If you have completed your studies or will graduate by the start date, we invite you to consult our employment opportunities on our career page. 

At CIMA+, we recognize the richness and diversity of each individual’s experience. Compensation for this role is therefore based on the candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, while maintaining internal equity. The level and associated salary may vary depending on the candidate’s profile.

CIMA+ uses an applicant tracking system that includes an automated match score feature. However, this score is not used to screen, assess, or select applicants. All hiring decisions are made through human review.

Ethics and integrity are fundamental values at CIMA+. That is why we are committed to ensuring equal access to resources and opportunities for candidates, regardless of their identity (race, ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, socio-economic status or background, etc.).​

In keeping with the principles of employment equity, we encourage all applications, including, but not limited to, those from women, Indigenous people, people with disabilities and visible minorities. We also encourage candidates to complete the self-identification form when applying for employment.​

Accommodations are available on request. Your Business Partner will process your request.

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