Junior Civil Engineers/Junior Environmental Engineers

Parsons CorporationYellowknife, NT
Onsite

About The Position

Parsons is seeking talented Junior Civil Engineers and Environmental Engineers to join their team in Yellowknife, NT, to inspect and oversee construction and remediation activities at the Giant Mine. This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates or those beginning their careers in civil or environmental engineering on one of Canada's largest projects. The Giant Mine Remediation Project is a world-class remediation project using innovative methods to deliver a safe environment, with an expected duration of over 10 years. Candidates must be local to Yellowknife, NT, or willing to relocate.

Requirements

  • Diploma or degree in civil or environmental engineering or related field.
  • Ability to understand design specifications, quality plans, and perform quality assurance functions.
  • Ability to oversee activities of multiple contractors.
  • Strong conflict resolution skills and ability to monitor and maintain contractor adherence to specifications and standards.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Ability to operate self-sufficiently in field environments.
  • Proven ability to prepare reports and documentation.
  • Hold a valid Canadian driver’s license.
  • Willing to live in Yellowknife, NWT.

Nice To Haves

  • Work experience in heavy civil, northern mining, or remediation projects.
  • Significant experience in lieu of diploma or degree will be considered.

Responsibilities

  • Inspect contractor works by monitoring their performance to meet specification and contract requirements.
  • Support and ensure Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) standards are followed at site by subcontractors in accordance with the EHS program.
  • Perform safety audits/inspections.
  • Oversee and perform site inspections and enforcement of standards.
  • Oversee Quality Control/Quality Assurance of work performed by contractors.
  • Ensure quality control plans are followed and witness, verify, and approve as per Inspection Test Plans (ITP).
  • Coordinate testing requirements with the contractor and third-party independent testing agents.
  • Support Project Managers and Engineers in the delivery of construction scope, schedule, budget, safety, and quality of work packages delivered by subcontractors.
  • Monitor, verify, and generate daily reports on the progress and performance of subcontractor activities.
  • Review contractor daily reports and verify.
  • Review daily and weekly plans, perform site inspections to monitor and assure adherence to plans.
  • Assist Project Managers and Engineers with quality control assessments and quality reports.
  • Support Project Managers and Engineers with resolving issues when variance in cost, schedule, or quality arise by working with contractors to develop and implement corrective actions.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Employer paid provincial care premiums
  • Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP)
  • Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)
  • Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Sick leave
  • All province observed holidays off
  • Gym membership discounts
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