Civil Engineer-in-Training (EIT), Rail - New Graduate

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Date: May 6, 2025

Location: Vancouver, BC, CA

Company: Hatch

Requisition ID: 95198 

Job Category: Campus 

Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada 
 

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 65 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

 

Our expertise in infrastructure includes aviation, highways and bridges, planning and advisory services, ports, rail and transit, tunnels, and water. Want to be part of the creation and construction of our cities? Then the infrastructure team is for you!

 


Looking to take the next step in your career?

 

Hatch is seeking a dynamic Civil Engineering EIT New Graduate to join our Rail Engineering team based out of the Vancouver, BC office. In this role, you will be working on major railway projects in Western Canada.

 

What Hatch Will Offer You:

You Will:

  • Be given opportunities to contribute to complex projects in meaningful ways
  • Benefit from formal and informal mentoring opportunities
  • Join lunch and learns, internal training courses, and social events

 

We’re entrepreneurs with a technical soul. Our flat organizational structure creates an atmosphere of openness and participation. We act like owners to build practical solutions that are safe and innovative for our clients. Our goal is to achieve no harm for our people, our clients, and our communities.

 

By joining the Vancouver rail team, you will be part of the rail designer program where you will be trained on railway engineering in some of the most complex rail projects in Western Canada.

 

While everyone’s career progression is different, your career with us may look like the following:

 

First 6 months:

  • You will be assigned a buddy to get you integrated into our team, office, and Hatch culture
  • Be involved in various support roles such as drafting and project coordination to immerse yourself in railway engineering

First year:

  • Trained in the design of alignments, profiles, and corridors
  • Formal paid course on railway engineering

Second year:

  • Be able to confidently do everything in the responsibilities list in this job description

 

As the successful candidate, you will:

  • Design alignments, profiles, and corridors using Civil 3D
  • Produce all levels of drawings from concept to detailed design
  • Collaborate in multidisciplinary design teams to develop functional designs in accordance with regulations, laws, and design standards
  • Develop quantity take-offs, cost estimates, and design basis documentation
  • Maintain high-quality standards through quality control processes
  • Conduct site visits and develop field documentation
  • Attend client and contractor meetings

 

You bring to the role:

  • Degree in Civil Engineering or related qualification from an accredited institution
  • Minimum 1+ years of experience working in a civil engineering or construction management role
  • Construction, design, or railway experience is considered an asset
  • EIT status with EGBC or be eligible to get EIT within 6 months of hire date

 

Competencies (knowledge, skill, attributes):

  • Proficiency in Civil 3D
  • Ability to learn quickly and take on stretch roles
  • Ability to deal with competing priorities and manage time appropriately
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Shows critical and creative thinking, problem solving, and brings forward solutions for our clients' toughest challenges

 

To be considered, you must submit: resume and unofficial or official transcript. 

 

Why join us?



What we offer you?

 

  • Flexible work environment
  • Long term career development
  • Think globally, work locally

 

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

 

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.

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