Civil EIT

Job Description

Job Description

Civil Engineer-in-Training (EIT)

Location : Chilliwack, BC

Position Type : Full-Time, Permanent

About Ecora

Ecora Consultants Ltd. is one of Canada's fastest-growing full-service consulting firms, driven by our commitment to excellence, innovation, and community. With a multidisciplinary team and offices across British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario, we deliver integrated solutions in engineering, environmental sciences, planning, and natural resource management.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Civil Engineer-in-Training (EIT) to join our Civil Engineering team. This permanent full-time position offers an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer to gain hands-on experience across a diverse range of civil engineering projects, including residential land development, municipal infrastructure, stormwater management, and transportation design.

Working under the supervision of senior engineers and the Civil Discipline Lead, the Civil EIT will support technical design, fieldwork, drafting, and project coordination from conceptual planning through construction. This role provides strong professional growth opportunities within a collaborative, multidisciplinary consulting environment.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in the engineering design of residential land development and municipal infrastructure projects.

Interpret and apply applicable codes, bylaws, and engineering standards to design tasks.

Prepare engineering studies, technical reports, specifications, and supporting documentation.

Provide drafting and design support using AutoCAD Civil 3D for roadworks, drainage systems, site services, grading plans, and related civil components.

Participate in fieldwork, including data collection, construction reviews, surveying support, and site condition assessments.

Attend team meetings and support coordination with internal disciplines and project stakeholders.

Assist with daily reporting, record-keeping, and documentation of project progress.

Support project execution by assisting team members and taking on additional responsibilities as required.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized post-secondary institution.

12 years of relevant civil engineering experience in Canada.

Registered, or eligible for registration, as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in British Columbia.

Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D and Microsoft Office applications.

Strong organizational and time-management abilities, with the capability to manage competing priorities.

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team environment.

Valid Class 5 driver's license (or equivalent) and access to a personal vehicle.

Why Join Ecora

Be part of a fast-growing, employee-owned firm recognized for technical excellence and community commitment.

Competitive compensation and benefits package, including :

Comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage

Group RRSP matching program

Paid vacation and sick leave

Performance bonus

Personal days

Professional membership reimbursements

Access to mentorship, training, and career development opportunities.

A collaborative and supportive workplace culture with social events and team-building initiatives.

Join Ecorawhere your passion for civil engineering contributes to building resilient, sustainable communities.

If you're ready to grow your career with a dynamic and supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.