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Work is on long-term projects on a 14-7 schedule.\nThis is a great opportunity for an individual that is looking to grow their career in Surveying with a well-established Survey and Engineering Consultancy. We have developed a solid reputation for our services based on the high level of knowledge, quality, and work ethic of our staff.\nOpportunities exist both in Edmonton and remotely (remote staff do not need to be Edmonton based).\nNumerous local and remote projects are long term assignments relating to plant site and other resource industry facilities, municipal infrastructure, highways, rail, LRT, bridges and legal surveys.\nPotential for field supervisor roles on remote sites\nMcElhanney has industry leading capabilities in Surveying, Scanning, RPAS/drone operations, Bathymetry, LiDAR and remote sensing, line locating and GIS, offering the opportunity to expand knowledge.\nPre-employment drug and alcohol testing is required, as well as pre-site access testing as per client requirements.\nWhat You’ll Be Doing\nField completion of surveys in support of Resource, Construction and Engineering projects including topographic surveys, layout of alignments, grades and features; high order control networks, deformation monitoring, earthworks and legal surveys.\nWork with the latest generation of instruments as well as emerging technologies.\nWork with Project Manager to understand project objectives, budgets, goals, schedules, and timeframes.\nExpand upon, or develop, processing and calculating skills to gain a broader knowledge of survey operations. Experience with TBC, Microsurvey and StarNet is an asset, and opportunities to learn as well.\nSome projects offer the opportunity to work alongside McElhanney Site Inspectors and Engineers on site as part of the Consultant Engineers team, offering the chance to learn construction management while providing all project surveying services.\nMcElhanney operates a fleet of over 50 RPAS/drones with a program to continually develop staff and processes. We provide the necessary training to qualify for Advanced Certification and to enable staff to process data and compile reports.\nWhere appropriate work semi autonomously to manage surveying tasks, fully supported by a project team.\nEnsure implementation of quality assurance, safety, and policy compliance.\nWhat You'll Bring\nTwo-year technical diploma in Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or relatable subject with at least 2 years of previous experience in a similar role. A higher level of experience in surveying, construction or engineering will be considered if no diploma is held.\nCompetence in the fundamentals and use of Total stations is a necessity.\nA Strong work ethic and willingness to learn and share knowledge.\nPhysical ability to work on varied terrain, potentially over long days and the ability to lift heavy equipment.\nExperience with Civil 3D, MicroSurvey and Trimble Business Centre is an asset.\nAbility to work in confined spaces and at height is beneficial (not essential).\nFlexibility to work on some remote projects for up to 21 days is an asset\nValid driver’s license is required\nWhat Can We Offer You?\nThe hourly range for this position is $30 - $45 per hour. McElhanney offers fair compensation that is commensurate with an individual's education, experience, skills, and professional qualifications. The posted salary/hourly range is representative of the expected qualifications and experience for the role. 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