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Morrison Hershfield (MH) is a large multi-disciplinary consulting engineering company headquartered in Toronto, Canada, and with offices located throughout North America. With a rich history spanning over 60 years, MH continues to be relied upon for delivering leading edge planning and design solutions benefitting private and public sector clients.

At Morrison Hershfield our belief is that there is no better way to learn and to advance ones knowledge than to work under the mentorship of qualified senior professionals. In this entry-level position, you will be given the opportunity to learn from the very best. Our staff are qualified experts with decades of proven experience within the consulting industry. In this position you will be given the opportunity to assist in a range of duties within the office including design, project management administration and liaison with clients and stakeholders; outside of the office, you will gain invaluable field experience conducting condition assessments, site investigations and field surveys. The ideal candidate for this entry-level position will bring with them a strong sense of enthusiasm; a willingness to participate in a hands-on manner, and, a desire to learn.

You will assist engineering staff in the delivery of transportation engineering projects. In doing so, you will take your own training to the next level gaining progressively responsible experience in a project delivery environment including:

• Preparation of designs, design drawings, contract documents and engineering specifications.
• Perform engineering calculations (e.g. quantities, initiating or checking design, planning elements).
• Assisting in the analysis of engineering problems and design deficiencies and recommending appropriate courses of action.
• Preparing designs using computer design tools (e.g. CAD, transportation software).
• Performing a wide-range of additional duties intended to support your growth and development within a professional engineering environment.

• Degree in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Diploma; preference will be given to candidates with one or two years of experience.
• Eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer or as a Certified Engineering Technologist in the Province of Ontario.
• Summer, co-op or full time work experience in the transportation sector a definite asset.
• A strong interest in learning and developing in a technical role on planning, design and construction projects.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills combined with excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Commitment to quality service excellence.
• A growing understanding of transportation planning, design, road infrastructure and municipal services.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced, deadline oriented environment.
• Self motivated and strong commitment to team work.
• Experience with AutoCAD, and Road Design Software a definite asset.