Instructor - Mechanical Engineering jobs in Petersburg, VA

Company Overview:

Onsite Engineering is a mid-sized consulting engineering and geoscience company with multiple offices across BC.  We are a diverse company that provides high quality engineering and geoscience services to government and industry.   We understand that, as professionals in the engineering field, the work we do builds the places we live, work, and play for generations and we are proud to play our part.  We have purposely built our company to allow our senior professionals to do what they do best – top notch technical work.

At Onsite, we build communities.  Come join ours.

Position Overview:

Reporting directly to the Northern Interior Manager, the successful Civil or Survey Engineering Technologist will be involved in resource and municipal engineering projects and will possess a strong background working with a motivated and dynamic team of professionals. Successful applicants will participate in the provision of engineering services from proposal stage through planning, design, construction and commissioning of projects.  Fieldwork is an integral part of this position and applicants must demonstrate an ability to work in and efficiently traverse adverse environments.

Major Job Functions:

• Preparing engineering drawings
• Coordinating project drawings and reports
• Surveying (total station and GPS)
• Construction Layout
• Site and construction inspections
• Project management and contract administration

Specific Skills and Knowledge:

• Flexibility, organizational and time management skills
• Excellent attention to detail, work accuracy/numeracy and quality orientated
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and ability to build positive relationships across all levels of the business
• Motivated and dynamic self-starter
• Strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines
• Effective problem-solver with strong analytical skills
• A committed and positive attitude along with an obvious customer focus and the ability to build a positive rapport with customers

Education and Experience:

• Diploma in Civil or Survey Engineering Technology or equivalent experience
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a design or project management role.
• Proficient in the use of AutoCAD or other drafting software