CAD Designer

Arcadis; Markham; Hybrid; CAD 56,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking an entry-level Water Engineering Designer for our Canadian Water Team in Markham, Ontario. The role follows a hybrid work model with on-site presence 2-3 days per week, supporting water and wastewater facilities projects and sustainability initiatives.

You will collaborate with experienced professionals to develop designs, perform hydraulic calculations, and contribute to asset management and resilience projects.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Civil, Environmental, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering Technology (or a closely related engineering discipline).
• Experience with design or consulting environment is preferred.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, MicroStation, Revit, BioWin or GPS-X is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preliminary and detailed design for water and wastewater treatment facilities and pumping stations.
• Contribute to project management activities and client communications.
• Conduct site visits, data collection, and performance troubleshooting; support design reports and tender documents.
• Learn and apply BIM, CAD, Power BI and SharePoint tools to improve project delivery and collaboration.
• Ensure compliance with Arcadis practices, quality and safety standards; coordinate with U.S. and international teams.

Education

Diploma in Civil, Environmental, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering Technology (or a closely related engineering discipline)

Tools

AutoCAD

Microstation

Revit

BioWin

GPS-X

Job description

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description

Arcadis' Canadian Water Team is looking for dedicated, creative, and energetic entry-level Water Engineering Designers interested in tackling challenges and developing sustainable solutions for water and wastewater treatment, pumping station, infrastructure upgrades and expansion, asset management and condition assessment. Collaborating with our experienced water professionals, you will support and drive the development of projects, interact and work with clients, and develop your technical capabilities. This position follows a hybrid work model, requiring the successful candidate to be on-site at our Markham, Ontario office at least 2-3 days per week. The role sits within our global business area Resilience. We work to protect our natural environment and water resources, while powering our world for future generations. Around the world, we’re feeling the effects climate change, rapid urbanization, loss of biodiversity. The rate at which we’re seeing large-scale, unforeseen events such as floods and wildfires, is becoming more frequent. We are here to protect our natural environment and water resources, while powering our world for future generations.

Role accountabilities

As an Entry Level Water Engineering Designer on our team, you will be involved in preliminary and detailed design and construction services engineering for a range of water facilities projects including water and wastewater industrial and municipal treatment, pumping, and storage. Your support will also extend to project management activities. Additionally, you will contribute to sustainability and resilience projects by conducting vulnerability assessments, mitigation planning, and designing solutions for our clients. In the field, you will be responsible for performing various tasks such as site visits and assessments, water sampling, analyzing collected data, evaluating technologies, troubleshooting processes, and optimizing plant operations. Your expertise will be essential in gathering critical data and ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of water and wastewater systems.

• Support the process mechanical engineering team in the design of large municipal water and wastewater treatment plants and pumping stations
• Prepare preliminary and detailed designs in vertical infrastructure under the direction of the Project Manager
• Conduct hydraulic design calculations, size process equipment, and prepare design reports, specifications, process drawings, cost estimates, and tender documents
• The position also involves conducting condition assessments of existing facilities, commissioning design projects, troubleshooting performance issues, and providing support during construction services
• Support preparation of reports and presentations and participate in client meetings.
• Ensure project compliance with all Arcadis practices and quality, health and safety standards, and facilitate coordination for timely completion and submission of projects on time and budget.
• Work independently and as part of a team, with the flexibility to accommodate collaboration with team members across the U.S. and internationally.
• Learn and use digital tools to enhance customer experience, team and client collaboration, and project delivery including configuration and deployment of SharePoint, Building Information Modeling (BIM), CAD, Power BI, and Augmented Reality.

Qualifications & Experience

Required Qualifications

• Diploma in Civil, Environmental, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering Technology (or a closely related engineering discipline).

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior work/internship experience at a design or consulting engineering firm or municipal work environment.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Microstation, Revit would be beneficial
• Experience with BioWin, GPS-X would also be beneficial.

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

The salary range for this position is $56,000-$72,500 per year. The base salary represents Arcadis’ hiring range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as location, skills, experience, and qualification for the role.

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