Job Description
* This posting is for 5 Full-time Civil Engineering Co-op Student positions for up to 8 months (May 5, 2025 – December 19, 2025). *
Please note that only current NAIT Civil Engineering Co-op students are eligible to apply.
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Development Engineering and Construction Assistant
Planning and Development Services
Hours: 35 hours per week
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
Transportation Engineering and Operations
 Hours: 40 hours per week
 Responsibilities 
- Conduct topographical and engineering surveys using GPS, total station, and 3D laser scanner – 60% 
- Compile and reduce field data using AutoCAD Civil3D and Leica products – 10% 
- Assist in field layouts for construction purposes using GPS and total station – 30% 
Percentage of duties may change based on workload, ad-hoc projects, and other factors 
Engineering Design Assistant
Transportation Engineering and Operations
Hours: 40 hours per week
 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.
- 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
Transportation Planning and Engineering 
Hours: 40 hours per week
 Responsibilities 
- Assist in the collection and reduction of traffic data in both urban and rural environments – 70% 
- Assist in the coordination of the Driver Feedback Sign program – 20% 
- Review and collect as-built information to update plan of record drawings – 10% 
-  Percentage of duties may change based on workload, ad-hoc projects, and other factors.
Preference for students that have an interest in traffic and transportation management – previous experience in road construction would be considered an asset.
Capital Projects Engineering Assistant
Transportation Engineering and Operations
Hours: 40 hours per week
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.
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
Some roles MAY require the following (will be confirmed in the interview process):
- Valid Class 5 Alberta Drivers Licence
- Submission of a Drivers Abstract with less than 7 demerits
- Personal vehicle for transportation (mileage 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.
Why Join Strathcona County: (depending on position)
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, which includes:
- Extended health and dental coverage
- Health and wellness spending account
- Life and disability insurance and critical illness programs
- Retirement and pension programs
- Paid and unpaid leave programs
- Earned day off program
- 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
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.
