NAIT Civil Engineering Co-op Student (6 Positions)

* This posting is for 6 Full-time Civil Engineering Co-op Student positions for up to 8 months (May 4 2026 August 28 2026 or May 4 2026 - December 18 2026). *

Please note that only current NAIT Civil Engineering Co-op students are eligible to apply.

Development Engineering and Construction Assistant (4 or 8 months)
Planning and Development Services
Hours: 35 hours per week

Key Responsibilities
Monitor new land development and infrastructure construction related to both developer agreements and development permits
Provide site inspections and document review for construction of municipal infrastructure within new developments to ensure engineering design and construction standards are complied with
Provide site inspections and document review of development permits to ensure compliance with the accepted drawings and best management practices
Provide field inspection reports on all construction activities and report discrepancies to the Coordinator Development Engineering and Construction and monitor correction of identified discrepancies
Assist in the certification process for construction completion and final acceptance through conducting field inspections and office work as required
Assist in the review and acceptance of engineering record plans
Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers regarding construction inspections drainage and County specifications

Survey Assistant (8 months)
Transportation Engineering and Operations
Hours: 40 hours per week

Key Responsibilities
Gain hands-on experience in topographic surveying using high-end survey equipment
Reduce field data into final deliverables within Autodesk Civil 3D for use by design engineers
Receive practical exposure to the full construction lifecyclefrom interpreting designs to field layout
Perform QA/QC checks to ensure accuracy and compliance during construction
Measure quantities for inclusion in the schedule of quantities
Develop a well-rounded understanding of how geomatics supports civil engineering projects from initial survey through to final construction and see your field layout progress into a fully constructed and operational project

This opportunity provides well-rounded experience between field-based surveying activities and related office-based work.

Engineering Design Assistant (8 months)
Transportation Engineering and Operations
Hours: 40 hours per week

Key Responsibilities
Create plan of records drawings using Civil 3D
General drafting assignments for department specific needs (including public presentations and standard details) for use by County staff administration and Council utilizing design drafting software programs such as AutoCAD etc.
Create drainage maps using LiDAR data to support infrastructure planning and stormwater management.
Successful candidates who demonstrate adequate skills and complete assigned tasks may be assigned additional design projects (tailored to fit their specific skill level)

Preference for students that have an interest in construction and transportation management - previous experience in road construction would be considered an asset.

Transportation Support Assistant (4 or 8 months)
Transportation Engineering and Operations
Hours: 40 hours per week

Key Responsibilities
In-field collection of traffic data in both urban and rural environments
Assist in traffic data review raw data reduction and distribution of finished traffic studies and associated metrics
Locate and collect transportation infrastructure asset information to update as-built record drawings
Assist in the coordination and deployment of the Driver Feedback Sign program
This role consists of both office and in-field duties. This opportunity provides well-rounded experience between field-based traffic data collection activities and related office-based work.
Preference for students that have an interest in traffic and transportation management - previous experience performing field data collection and analysis would be considered an asset.

Capital Projects Engineering Assistant (4 or 8 months)
Transportation Engineering and Operations
Hours: 40 hours per week

Key Responsibilities
Provide project management assistance to capital rehabilitation projects such as concrete and asphalt maintenance activities
Projects include arterial road rehabilitation residential/rural road rehabilitation parking lots/trails rehabilitation and other special projects
Conduct and record construction site inspections daily reports and post construction activities
Attend and chair project meetings record and update minutes follow up on action items etc.
Liaise with contractors stakeholders internal departments and residents
Coordinate quality control activities for capital projects in both rural and urban areas
Provide survey investigations and analysis to both urban and rural areas
Seek solutions to assigned challenges on special projects through research and analysis

Preference for students that have an interest in construction and transportation management - previous experience in road construction would be considered an asset.

Traffic Engineering Assistant (8 months)
Transportation Engineering and Operations
Hours: 40 hours per week

Key Responsibilities
Model (using Synchro) and analyze intersection or corridor operations to support development and refinement of signal timing plans to address public inquiries and concerns
Prepare scenario comparisons and summarize operational performance to improve traffic safety and efficiency of signalized intersections or a corridor
Prepare and implement new traffic signal timing design and traffic controller programming
Prepare AutoCAD design drawings and preliminary cost estimates for construction projects
Conduct site visits and provide findings and preliminary recommendations for traffic safety and operation improvements traffic sign and pavement marking placement
Collect survey points of field utility locates and update and create as-built construction drawings
Manage and support the operations of various traffic management systems
Support asset management tool design and database update to ensure data integrity and functionality

Preference for students that have an interest in traffic engineering and transportation management. Previous experience in traffic control transportation engineering and road construction would be considered an asset.

Qualifications and Skills
Enrolled in the 1st year Northern Alberta Institute of Technology Civil Engineering Co-op student program along with satisfactory grades
Ability to interpret detailed engineering drawings and reports
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office AutoCAD and various other database programs
Ability to plan organize and complete assignments
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Conditions of Employment
All roles require candidates to currently possess a valid Class 5 Alberta Drivers Licence and submit a Drivers Abstract with less than 7 demerits

Some roles MAY require the following (will be confirmed in the interview process):
Reliable personal transportation may be required (no public transit routes to the Transportation Engineering and Operations office) mileage for work use will be reimbursed in accordance with Strathcona County vehicle allowance policies
Ability to work in an office environment and/or in the field as required
Ability to work some overtime (evenings and weekends) as required

Strathcona County recognizes that during their work term students desire as broad a range of experience as possible while successfully completing projects. To this end Strathcona County when possible will provide opportunities (day sessions) to observe and learn how other departments such as water and sewer operations road and street maintenance recreation and parks facility services and corporate services function. We hope that for students this will prove beneficial by providing insight into how municipal governments operate.

Who We Are:
Strathcona County is a specialized municipality located in the heart of Alberta. Our vision is to become Canadas most livable community where our workplace culture and identity are supported by our people plan and values of integrity respect safety fairness and cooperation.

Why Join Strathcona County:

• Competitive salary and benefits package which includes:
  • Health and wellness spending account
  • Employee and family assistance program
• Commitment to employee development through internal and external training and development opportunities
• Well-being programs and a safety culture focused on physical and psychological health in the workplace

Equivalencies of education and experience may be considered.

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies for similar positions within the next 6 months.

Strathcona County is committed to an inclusive respectful and equitable workplace that represents the community we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who can contribute diverse perspectives and experiences.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.