Civil Design Engineer

Aplin & Martin Consultants Ltd.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Education assistance

Health & fitness allowance

RRSP matching

Flexible working arrangements

Career development

Team events

Learning culture

Job summary

Aplin Martin Consultants Ltd. is seeking a Design Engineer to lead the design process for land development and capital works projects in BC. You will serve as Engineer-of-Record on most projects and contribute from concept through issuance for construction, with mentorship for junior designers.

Minimum 4 years’ related experience, P.Eng. or eligible, and proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and MMCD contracts are required. Vancouver-based role with competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of design experience in land development or capital works
• Registered as a Professional Engineer in BC or eligible and pursuing registration
• Valid Driver’s License
• Experience with MMCD contracts and civil design tools

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed AutoCAD Civil 3D drawings for land development and capital works
• Assist Project Managers with fee proposals and cost estimates
• Prepare design calculations per current standards
• Interpret topographic data for design and layout
• Perform site grading and earthworks balancing/optimization
• Prepare quantity take-offs and cost estimates
• Draft reports, letters, and project correspondence
• Respond to technical inquiries during construction
• Mentor junior design team members
• Compile as-built records and reconcile design drawings
• Prepare tender documents and execute design drawings
• Provide contract administration during construction

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Project multitasking

Mentorship

Education

P.Eng. (BC)

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MMCD contracts

Job description

About Us

Aplin Martin is a full-service Civil Engineering, Architecture, Planning, Environmental and Survey company, celebrating over 57 years of success in making sustainable communities a reality across Canada. Over the five decades, the Aplin Martin family has grown into a multi-disciplinary firm of around 300 talented and dedicated professionals delivering innovative and practical design solutions, approval strategies, and project management services to our clients in BC, AB, and ON. We are dedicated to nurturing our employees’ growth and development and providing a supportive environment with a strong emphasis on mentorship and professional development that ensures a rewarding career within our organization.

Position Overview

A role primarily with responsibilities for a variety of design assignments. The position holder is the Engineer-of-Record on most projects.

Must have a minimum of 4 years’ related experience. The Design Engineer will have direct involvement with the detailed design process to ensure completion of the design objectives, approvals and all necessary documents ready to be issued for construction. The Design Engineer will assume responsibilities from the conceptual level through detailed issuance for construction drawings and be involved in the tendering and construction administration of the project. This position should be a reliable go-to person for technical engineering questions of all levels.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Preparation of detailed engineering drawings (primarily using AutoCAD Civil 3D and related applications) for a variety of land development and capital works projects.
• Provide input to Project Managers for the preparation of fee proposals.
• Prepare and review design calculations in accordance with current standards.
• Interpretation of topographic information required for design.
• Site and lot grading and earthworks balancing/optimization.
• Preparation of quantity take-offs and cost estimates.
• Preparation of reports, letters, memos and other project correspondence.
• Answer technical enquiries during the construction of the project.
• Provide some direction and mentoring to junior members of the design team.
• Compilation of as-built records for design and record drawings.
• Preparation of contract documents for project tendering and execution of the project design drawings, and;
• Contract administration during the construction phase.

Skills and Qualifications

• 4+years of experience in design of land development or capital works projects.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in the province of practice, or eligible and actively working toward registration.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Experience working with MMCD contracts.
• High level of expertise in AutoCAD Civil 3D is required.
• Ability to work simultaneously on several different projects.
• Consistently able to produce accurate, high-quality work.
• Comfortable carrying out design work with limited supervision.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledgeable of technical design issues, constructability, cost, and design approvals.
• Knowledgeable of tender preparation with construction administration experience preferred.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $80,000 to $95,000 per year, commensurate with experience, skillsets, and qualifications.

Benefits & Rewards

• Comprehensive health benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, an employee assistance program, life insurance, AD&D and LTD
• Education assistance program
• Monthly health & fitness allowance
• Group RRSP program & employer matching
• Flexible working arrangements
• Equal opportunities for career growth and advancement within the organization
• Fun social, team building events and professional development activities
• A Culture that supports learning, collaboration, and work-life balance

Aplin Martin is committed to fostering a supportive, diverse, and inclusive work environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and identities. If you have any questions about accessibility or require any assistance during the hiring process, please reach out at [e-mail].

Aplin Martin is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.