Careers at SWEETTECH



About SweetTech Engineering Consultants

SweetTech is an engineering consulting firm specializing in civil, water resources, geotechnical, environmental engineering, and project management to help our clients efficiently and safely achieve their project and business goals. SweetTech aims to provide practical and straightforward service and advice to a wide range of public and private sector clients across AB & BC.

We offer flexible work hours, challenging projects, competitive compensation, and opportunities for career and personal development. We currently have the following job opportunities.

Please note that only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.  

For open positions, please send your cover letter and resume to hr@sweet-tech.ca.
 

Current Openings


Intermediate Civil Engineer - Closed
Location: Calgary Office
 
About SweetTech Engineering Consultants
SweetTech is an engineering consulting firm specializing in civil, municipal, water resources, geotechnical, environmental engineering and project management to help our clients efficiently and safely achieve their project and business goals. SweetTech aims to provide practical and straightforward service and advice to a wide range of public and private sector clients across AB & BC.
 
Why SweetTech is a Great Place to Work
Requirements: Assets: Position Summary:
SweetTech Engineering Consultants is seeking an intermediate civil engineer, office is based in Calgary, Alberta.  The ideal candidate would be a P. Eng. (Alberta or British Columbia) and have 10-15 years’ experience in civil engineering, hydrotechnical, municipal and/or resource projects, including design of water, sewer, & road infrastructure. Project management, client communication, and mentoring are integral components of this position.  If you enjoy working on interesting and diverse projects across Western Canada and developing practical and straightforward solutions in a hardworking, supportive, and flexible environment, then this opportunity with SweetTech could be the right fit for you.

Civil Engineering Consulting EIT - Closed
Location: Calgary, AB
 
About SweetTech Engineering Consultants
SweetTech is an engineering consulting firm specializing in civil, water resources, geotechnical, environmental engineering, and project management to help our clients efficiently and safely achieve their project and business goals. SweetTech aims to provide practical and straightforward service and advice to a wide range of public and private sector clients across AB & BC.
 
Why SweetTech is a Great Place to Work
 Requirements  Duties and Responsibilities:  About the Position / Role Administrative Assistant - Closed
Location: Calgary, AB

SweetTech is looking for an enthusiastic and personable Administrative Assistant to fill a permanent part-time role in our Calgary, Alberta office. Reporting to the office administrator, the successful candidate will fulfill a variety of tasks to support a dynamic team including, but not limited to: managing incoming calls and email, managing calendars, internal communications, preparing reports, maintaining office equipment, and ordering office supplies. The successful candidate must be extremely self-motivated, organized, and passionate about delivering service.

Why SweetTech is a Great Place to Work
Requirements Duties and Responsibilities

No two days will be the same but generally this role sees the ideal candidate supporting the team as follows:
Intermediate Civil Design Technologist - Closed
Location: Calgary, AB
 
Why SweetTech is a Great Place to Work
Requirements  Duties and Responsibilities Civil Engineering Consulting EIT - Closed
Location: Calgary, AB
 
About SweetTech Engineering Consultants
SweetTech is an engineering consulting firm specializing in civil, water resources, geotechnical, environmental engineering, and project management to help our clients efficiently and safely achieve their project and business goals. SweetTech aims to provide practical and straightforward service and advice to a wide range of public and private sector clients across AB & BC.
 
Why SweetTech is a Great Place to Work
 Requirements  Duties and Responsibilities:  About the Position / Role
Jr. CAD Technologist - Closed
Location: Calgary Office
 
About SweetTech Engineering Consultants
SweetTech is an engineering consulting firm specializing in civil, water resources, geotechnical, environmental engineering, and project management to help our clients efficiently and safely achieve their project and business goals. SweetTech aims to provide practical and straightforward service and advice to a wide range of public and private sector clients across AB & BC.
 
Why SweetTech is a Great Place to Work:
 Requirements:  Duties and Responsibilities: GIS Lead - Closed
Location: Calgary Office
 
About SweetTech Engineering Consultants
SweetTech is an engineering consulting firm specializing in civil, water resources, geotechnical, environmental engineering, and project management to help our clients efficiently and safely achieve their project and business goals. SweetTech aims to provide practical and straightforward service and advice to a wide range of public and private sector clients across AB & BC.
 
Why SweetTech is a Great Place to Work:
 Requirements:  Assets:  Duties and Responsibilities: Jr. CAD Technologist - Closed
Location: Calgary Office
 
About SweetTech Engineering Consultants
SweetTech is an engineering consulting firm specializing in civil, water resources, geotechnical, environmental engineering and project management to help our clients efficiently and safely achieve their project and business goals. SweetTech aims to provide practical and straightforward service and advice to a wide range of public and private sector clients across AB & BC.
 
Why SweetTech is a Great Place to Work:
 Requirements:  Assets:  Duties and Responsibilities: Intermediate Civil Municipal Engineer - Closed
Location: Calgary Office
 
About SweetTech Engineering Consultants
SweetTech is an engineering consulting firm specializing in civil, municipal, water resources, geotechnical, environmental engineering and project management to help our clients efficiently and safely achieve their project and business goals. SweetTech aims to provide practical and straightforward service and advice to a wide range of public and private sector clients across AB & BC.
 
Why SweetTech is a Great Place to Work
 Requirements:  Assets:  Duties and Responsibilities: Civil Technician/Technologist – Construction Inspection- Closed
Location: AB &BC, Based out of Calgary, AB
 
About SweetTech Engineering Consultants
SweetTech is an engineering consulting firm specializing in civil, water resources, geotechnical, environmental engineering and project management to help our clients efficiently and safely achieve their project and business goals. SweetTech aims to provide practical and straightforward service and advice to a wide range of public and private sector clients across AB & BC.
 
Why SweetTech is a Great Place to Work
Requirements:  Duties and Responsibilities: Civil Engineering EIT; 2+ Years Experience - Closed
Location: Calgary, AB
 
About SweetTech Engineering Consultants
SweetTech is an engineering consulting firm specializing in civil, water resources, geotechnical, environmental engineering and project management to help our clients efficiently and safely achieve their project and business goals. SweetTech aims to provide practical and straightforward service and advice to a wide range of public and private sector clients across AB & BC.
 
Why SweetTech is a Great Place to Work
 Requirements  Duties and Responsibilities  About the Position / Role Junior Civil Design Technician/Technologist - Closed

Location: Calgary, AB

 
Requirements:
- Civil Technology Diploma from an accredited institution
- Entry level position, construction or drafting related experience considered an asset
- Experience in Civil 3D and AutoCAD
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Willingness to learn
- Attention to detail
- Committed team player
- Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines
- Familiar with UTM grid system, survey files, DEMs, and orthoreferenced photos
- Autodesk AutoCAD and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D certification considered an asset  

Duties and Responsibilities:
Working with Senior Design Technologists, and Engineering staff to coordinate the preparation of engineering drawings and specifications, quantity and cost estimates
- Successfully develops relationships with engineers, technologists, and technicians
- Responsible for ensuring the engineering drawings and specifications meet established project criteria and applicable standards
- Utilization of industry specific software and related technologies in design and analysis
- Assist in the preparation of templates, standards, blocks, and other supporting tools as required

Position:
- This is a full-time position based in our Calgary office for a recent civil technology graduate with 0-2 years experience.  Training will be provided.

Intermediate Civil and River Engineer - Closed
 
Location: Calgary, AB
 
Requirements:
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited institution
- Professional Engineer in good standing with APEGA or EGBC
- 5-10 years’ experience with civil, hydrotechnical and river engineering related projects, preferably in Alberta or Western Canada
- Possess a valid Class 5 driver's license
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Assets:
The following criteria would be considered an asset for the applicant:
- Experience working in remote areas (AB & BC)
- Flexible schedule and willingness to travel for work
- Experience in cost estimating engineering projects & engineering consulting
- CPESC designation
- Tendering, contract administration, and construction management experience
- Experience with client coordination and communications
- Construction and constructability experience
 
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain strong client relationships
- Project strategizing, scheduling, technical coordination of engineering design aspects with effective communication
- Work on a variety of projects spanning from residential, commercial and industrial developments, as well as resource related heavy civil projects
- Prepare technical letters and reports
- Execute engineering studies
- Participate in proposal development
- Mentor, coach, and train junior engineers and technologists
- Communicate with co-workers, clients, and sub-consultants
- Participate in design of civil engineering projects, development of construction specifications, compilation of public tender packages, and construction contract administration

Civil Engineering EIT, Year II - Closed
 
Location: Calgary, AB
 
Requirements:
 - Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited institution
- Construction, survey, or engineering related experience considered an asset
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Willingness to learn
- Attention to detail
- Committed team player
- Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines
- Valid driver’s license
- Willing to travel for work
- Eligibility to register with APEGA
- Located in Calgary based office
 
Duties and Responsibilities:
 - Work directly under Sr. Engineering staff, supporting projects with engineering effort;
- Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, aerial photography, and other topographical or geologic or geotechnical data to plan projects;
- Plan and design structures, following construction and government standards, using design software and drawing tools;
- Compute load and grade requirements, water flow rates, and material stress factors to determine design specifications;
- Inspect project sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications and safety or sanitation standards;
- Inspect construction, operations, and maintenance activities at project sites;
- Direct or participate in surveying to lay out installations and establish reference points, grades, and elevations to guide construction;
- Estimate quantities and cost of materials, equipment, or labour to determine project feasibility;
- Prepare or present public reports, such as bid proposals, environmental impact statements, and property and right-of-way descriptions;
- Prepare regulatory (municipal, provincial and federal) approval documents and obtain approvals/permits for various projects and sites;
- Have technical discussions regarding design, construction, maintenance, or program modifications and repairs to industrial and managerial personnel;
- Conduct studies of environmental conditions to identify engineering problems and assess the potential impact of projects;
- Take part in company safety program including perform safety training; and,
- Willingness to assist with field programs, when required.
 
Environmental Monitor - Closed

Location: Elkford, BC

 
Requirements:
- Degree or technical diploma in the environmental sciences, geology, hydrogeology or engineering field
- 12-24 months similar experience considered an asset
- Experience with field sampling equipment including Global Positioning Systems and water quality meters
- Experience working around waterbodies and active mine sites considered an asset
- Proficiency in using MS Office suite of programs (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
- Self-motivated and possess strong written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
- Enjoy working outdoors, be physically fit, and able to work long hours
- A valid class 5 driver’s license with no restrictions

Duties and Responsibilities:
- Collection and field screening of water samples;
- Daily inspection and reporting of contractors erosion and sediment control measures;
- Prepare written field reports;
- Liaise with laboratories, contractors, and other service providers as required;
- Participation in, and compliance with company Health and Safety programs and policies;
- Assist the contractor to support construction deadlines and meet regulatory requirements;
- Maintain an efficient and organized filing system for all work performed, and;

Other duties as assigned/required.
Accomodations will be provided.

This is normally a 2 week on, 2 week off field based position, however, additional hours may be required from time to time. Normal working hours are 7 days per week, 10 hours per day (start date tbd).

 

Junior Civil Design Technician/Technologist - Closed

Location: Calgary, AB
 
Requirements:
- Diploma or Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited institution
- Entry level position, construction or drafting related experience considered an asset
- Experience in Civil 3D and AutoCAD
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Willingness to learn
- Attention to detail
- Committed team player
- Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines
- Familiar with UTM grid system, survey files, DEMs, and orthoreferenced photos
- Autodesk AutoCAD and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D certification considered an asset
 
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Working with Senior Design and Engineering staff to coordinate the preparation of engineering drawings and specifications, quantity and cost estimates
- Successfully develops relationships with engineers, technologists, and technicians
- Responsible for ensuring the engineering drawings and specifications meet established project criteria and applicable standards
- Utilization of industry specific software and related technologies in design and analysis
- Assist in the preparation of templates, standards, blocks, and other supporting tools as required

Position is expected to be 30h/week.

Administrative Assistant - Closed
 
Location: Calgary, AB
 
Requirements:
- Proficiency in MS Office suite of programs (Word, Excel, and Powerpoint)
- Strong written and verbal English communication skills
- Willingness to learn
- Attention to detail
- Committed team player
- 2 year diploma in Business Administration or equivalent education considered an asset;
- 2-24 months similar experience considered an asset
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving abstract

Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assisting team with all business matters, including errands, as may be required;
- Technical writing and professional document preparation, including letters, memos, reports, proposals, meeting minutes, establishing templates, etc. (proficiency with Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Excel is imperative);
- Assist with day to day bookkeeping and accounting duties;
- Create and maintain an efficient filing system for all administrative,  project and financial documents;
- Display ambitious qualities to improve and develop efficient processes and procedures within the company;
- Available to be at office Monday to Friday from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm. Office hours are flexible;
- Books work travel and restaurant reservations for all employees;
- Implement a system to ensure that office/admin supplies are well stocked and organized;
- In conjunction with the Principal, oversee and administer the personnel benefit plan;
- Work with landlord’s property manager to ensure that office repairs/maintenance are dealt with  as needed;
- Other duties as required.

 

Civil Engineering EIT - Closed

Location: Calgary, AB
 

Requirements

- Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited institution
- Construction, survey, or engineering related experience considered an asset
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Willingness to learn
- Attention to detail
- Committed team player
- Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines
- Valid driver’s license
- Willing to travel for work
- Located in Calgary based office

 

Duties and Responsibilities


- Work directly under Sr. Engineering staff, supporting projects with engineering effort;
- Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, aerial photography, and other topographical or geologic or geotechnical data to plan projects;
- Plan and design structures, following construction and government standards, using design software and drawing tools;
- Compute load and grade requirements, water flow rates, and material stress factors to determine design specifications;Compute load and grade requirements, water flow rates, and material stress factors to determine design specifications;
- Inspect project sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications and safety or sanitation standards;
- Direct construction, operations, and maintenance activities at project sites;
- Direct or participate in surveying to lay out installations and establish reference points, grades, and elevations to guide construction;
- Estimate quantities and cost of materials, equipment, or labour to determine project feasibility;
- Prepare or present public reports, such as bid proposals, environmental impact statements, and property and right-of-way descriptions;
- Prepare regulatory (municipal, provincial and federal) approval documents and obtain approvals/permits for various projects and sites;
- Have technical discussions regarding design, construction, maintenance, or program modifications and repairs to industrial and managerial personnel;
- Conduct studies of environmental conditions to identify engineering problems and assess the potential impact of projects; and,
- Take part in company safety program including perform safety training.


Senior Civil Design Technologist - Closed

Location: Calgary, AB
 

Requirements

- Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology from an accredited institution
- 5-10 years of related experience, with CET/RET registration
- Experience in civil design and CAD drafting of civil infrastructure projects (e.g. underground infrastructure and utilities, road work, site grading, drainage, and stormwater management)
- Proficiency in Civil 3D and AutoCAD
- Ability to work with survey data, produce digital terrain models, 3D surfaces, corridors, and profiles
- Good communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Committed team player
 

Duties and Responsibilities

- Working with Senior Engineering staff to prepare engineering drawings, quantities and cost estimates;
- Successfully develop relationships with engineers, technologists, technicians, and construction personnel;
- Responsible for ensuring engineering drawings and specifications meet established project criteria and applicable standards;
- Utilization of industry specific software and related technologies in design and analysis;
- Assist in the preparation of specific sections of reports, proposals, budgets, project plans, and other supporting documentation as required;
- When necessary, involvement with a variety of agencies for project approvals and permitting purposes; and,
- Meet with clients regarding projects, progress reporting, and the resolution of technical issues, when required.

 

To learn more about our career opportunities please get in touch.