Civil Engineer Co-op - Halifax - Tower Engineering Professionals

Description

Company Profile

We are a full service, multi‑discipline, turn‑key engineering and construction organization who believe in the work hard, play hard philosophy. We are a team with more than 1,000 of the best and brightest minds in the engineering industry, specializing in wireless and wireline engineering and construction. TEP is proud of its team of certified climbers who have worked on more than 150,000 structures around the globe. TEP strives to set the industry standard in wireless and wireline engineering and construction through research, innovation, and safety. We strive to be the engineering firm of choice for clients and employees. We continually improve our services and processes to keep our employees engaged and create unmatched value for our customers.

Job Overview

Title: Co‑op Student

Location: Bayers Lake, Halifax Office

Employment Status: Full‑time (40 hr week)

FLSA Status: Exempt

Rate of Pay: $21.50/hr

Reports to: Regional Director / Regional Construction Manager

Shift: N/A

Supervisory Responsibilities: No

Summary

TEP Canada is seeking a Civil Engineering Co‑op Student, based in our Halifax, NS office. TEP Canada offers a friendly work atmosphere that respects diversity and welcomes team players who want to contribute to the workplace spirit of the TEP Halifax Office. This position provides support to civil engineering projects in planning, design, and execution phases. The role will assist the regional manager / professional geotechnical engineer / construction project management with site visits, data collection, CAD drawings, construction progress reports, civil engineering investigations and project coordination for wireless, wireline, and EV charger site projects.

Qualifications

Required

• Enrollment in co‑op education BEng Civil Engineering;
• Minimum completion of 3 years in the BEng Civil Engineering university degree program;
• Completion of Technical Communications II course;
• Strong desire to work in the office and in the field;
• Strong desire to gain experience in telecommunications project execution experience;
• NS (Provincial) Driver's Licence and clean driving record;
• Canadian resident with necessary permit or citizenship to work in Canada.

Preferred

• Completion of Soil Mechanics and Construction Materials & Methods courses;
• Experience working in a project environment;
• Experience with teams either sports and/or work history;
• Desire to work in the telecommunications industry;
• Willingness to cross‑train and support other company divisions.

Knowledge, Skills & Ability

Required

• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite and GSuite;
• Strong technical, written, and verbal communication skills;
• Ability to give direction and training to Engineering/Construction peers and teammates;
• Ability to multi‑task and work on distinct functions of overall project simultaneously;
• Ability to compile documentation and reports;
• Ability to extend learnings beyond the classroom to apply to real‑world situations;
• Ability to problem‑solve and present logical solution alternatives to superiors and teammates;
• Ability to self‑direct and manage time accordingly to meet deadlines.

Preferred

• Proficiency in driving processes to committed timelines through various stages of project(s);
• Experience communicating directly with and providing services to clients.

Essential Functions

Working with a Professional Civil Engineer and Construction Manager on projects related to wireline and wireless telecommunications structures:

• Negotiate pricing and manage subcontractors as it to pertains to small cell node construction;
• Work to identify new resources as required by the project for suppliers and subcontract labour;
• Issue or oversee issuance of vendor purchase orders to both suppliers and subcontractors as needed for projects;
• Compile and submit matrix pricing bids with assistance of project coordinator as needed by client(s);
• Procure materials as needed for projects including purchasing and delivery;
• Responsible for scheduling field activities through either in‑house or subcontract labour resources and report schedule to client(s);
• Responsible for updating client(s') trackers daily/weekly for various stages of completion based on field schedule;
• Attend weekly conference calls with client(s) to provide progress updates;
• Identify critical issues that may impact/delay overall project timeline and work with supervisor to present solutions to client(s);
• Troubleshoot unforeseen site challenges with the assistance of supervisor and/or senior staff;
• Prepare preliminary deliverables with assistance of/for review by supervisor and/or senior staff;
• Manage project coordinator(s) to oversee administrative duties (permit submittals, purchase order requests, etc.);
• Effectively communicate with Division Manager and/or Regional Director on regular basis regarding schedules, status, productivity and performance;
• Establish and maintain good relations with clients, partners and local authorities aimed at safeguarding the public and promoting client(s') interests;
• Provide day‑day‑to production support for project issues;
• Be willing to travel up to 30%.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands and fingers to feel and handle, reach with arms and hands, talk, and hear. The employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel, and crouch, lift weight or exert a force up to a maximum of 25 pounds. Work is completed both indoors and outdoors in all seasons. Work may be conducted in active construction sites. The successful applicant must have a pair of CSA approved steel‑toed boots in good working condition. Additionally, the successful applicant is responsible for providing outdoor apparel for all weather conditions. Boots and outdoor apparel will not be provided by TEP Canada.

Work Environment

Approximately 70% performed in a climate‑controlled internal office environment working under normal office conditions. Approximately 30% travel may be required in support of the position's responsibilities. Must be able to work at a computer for extended periods of time.

Limitations

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. All employees may have other duties assigned at any time.