Civil Engineering Summer Student

If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, join The City of Calgary. City employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities which make a difference in our community. The City offers unique, diverse jobs and a variety of work locations. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life.

The City is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace which is representative of the community we serve. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and reconciliation. Applications are encouraged from members of groups that are historically disadvantaged and underrepresented. Accommodations are available during the hiring process, upon request.

By joining the City of Calgary, you will get to apply your academic knowledge and participate in providing quality public service for over 1.6 million Calgarians. As a student, you will build lasting relationships with industry leaders, and contribute to work that will build and strengthen your skill sets. Primary duties include:

• Assist with engineering drawing reviews, including design, as-built, and record drawings and documentation.
• Support the review and response to Requests for Information (RFIs), ensuring all materials are accurately entered and maintained in the database.
• Assist with the reviewing and responding to submittals and filing them in the database.
• Complete site reviews, activities, take record photographs, and document progress of project activities.
• Help prepare capital-funded procurement documentation and project management record keeping.
• Support Right-of-Way drainage and other Light Rail Transit (LRT) infrastructure State of Good Repair assessments, including data analysis.
• Assist Construction Coordination Committee activities related to major impact work within the LRT Right-of-Way.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Bachelor of Civil Engineering degree program or a Civil Engineering Technician diploma program.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Knowledge in AutoCAD, other CAD Software, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Viso will be considered assets.
• A valid Class 5 Driver's Licence (or provincial equivalent), with no more than 6 demerits and no current suspensions or charges pending OR; a valid Graduated Driver's Licence (GDL) with no more than 4 demerits and no current suspensions or charges pending.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled in school on a full-time basis with the intent to return to school full-time in the Fall of 2026.
• A security clearance will be conducted.
• If invited to an interview, you will be asked to provide an unofficial transcript or an enrollment verification letter (indicating the program and year you are currently completing).

Pre-employment Drug Test: An offer of employment for this position will be conditional on an applicant passing a pre-employment drug test. This test assesses for use of drugs including cannabis. Failure to pass a pre-employment drug test may prevent an applicant from being hired into any safety sensitive position for a period of up to twelve months.

Union: CUPE Local 38

Business Unit: Calgary Transit

Position Type: 1 Temporary Student (May - August)

Location: Street SW

Compensation: $29.82 per hour

Days of Work: This position works a 5 day

work week with 1 day off in a 3 week cycle.

Hours of work: Standard 35 hour work week

Audience: Internal/External

Apply By: February 9, 2026

Job ID #: 313147