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We connect you with industry-leading mentors and a cohort of top-tier students from across Canada. We are hiring for a 4- or 8-month summer internship starting in May 2027 in our Engineering division in Fort St. John.\nOur preference is for candidates who are adaptable and able to work in the field and travel to project sites as required by the role.\n\nOur interns work with multidisciplinary engineering teams to apply their academic knowledge and assist with project delivery from design to construction. Whether it’s developing drawings or conducting site inspections, you’ll gain the skills and training needed to solve real-world problems.\n\nOur team fosters a welcoming environment that encourages learning, growth, and building meaningful relationships. More importantly, we’ve cultivated a fun and inclusive culture, making McElhanney a workplace where our interns often choose to build long-term careers after graduation. Additionally, we’ve created programs to nurture the growth of future leaders. We’re proud of our reputation for developing talent and maintaining a positive, friendly, and rewarding work environment.\n\nJoin McElhanney, a firm with big company opportunities and a small company feel!\n\nTo learn more about our Internship Program, visit: Interns & New Graduates - McElhanney.\n\nWhat You'll Do\nCollaborate with Engineers and Project Managers to develop designs from conceptual to detailed stages, using AutoCAD Civil 3D for multidisciplinary projects.\nConduct field inspections for infrastructure construction and liaise with contractors on client sites.\nWork with the team to ensure schedules, budgets, quality control, and safety standards are met and maintained.\nGain exposure to various McElhanney services, including materials testing, construction management, municipal infrastructure, transportation, water resources, geotechnical, bridge, and structural engineering.\nParticipate in McElhanney’s industry-leading safety practices to exceed client needs while ensuring our teams Think Safe, Work Safe, and Get Home Safe.\nPractice Areas You'll Focus OnAs part of your experience, you’ll be exposed to a number of different disciplines and projects, allowing you to gain knowledge and skills in a wide range of civil engineering focus areas. You will work on real-world projects related to several of the disciplines below and be supported by a multidisciplinary team of experts.\nWater Resources: Managing water systems, including flood control and stormwater management.\nMunicipal Engineering: Design and development of urban infrastructure, including roads, water distribution systems, and waste management.\nLand Development: Planning and engineering of residential, commercial, and industrial land development projects.\nEnvironmental Engineering: Preparing environmental solutions that balance ecological protection with client needs, offering expertise in assessment, remediation, planning, and sustainable design.\nConstruction Management: Managing construction projects from start to finish, ensuring quality, budget, and safety standards are met.\nStructural: Complete structural field reviews, where you will assess damage, new construction, or expansions or buildings and facilities, and coordinate with our Structural Engineers of Record to ensure their designs and recommendations are being implemented. \nGeotechnical/Materials Testing: Learn to assess and test soils and construction materials to ensure stability and safety in various designs.\nMaterials Testing: Perform proctors and sieves, as well as operate a nuclear densometer to confirm compaction testing during construction is meet specifications as outlined in Engineered drawings.\nGeomatics: Support survey crews in collecting topographic, legal, or other spatial data for engineering design.\n\nWhat You'll Bring\nEnrolled in a Diploma or Degree program in Civil Engineering. \nFamiliarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Revit or related software is an asset.\nPrevious work experience in Civil Engineering or Construction is an asset.\nExcellent attention to detail, sound judgment, and clear communication skills.\nWilling to work in varied environmental conditions, able to work in wildlife populated areas, and willing to work in remote areas for extended periods and varied hours.\n\nWhat Can We Offer You?The salary range for this position is $23-$32 per hour. 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