Civil Designer

Binnie LLC; Victoria; On-site; CAD 63,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring programs

Education & growth opportunities

Employee resources groups (Young Pros,

RISE

Job summary

Binnie invites a Civil Designer to join our Infrastructure Victoria Division, delivering planning, design and construction for water, storm, sanitary, streets and transportation projects in British Columbia. You will work with managers, designers and engineers on diverse projects, handling CAD tasks, site visits, and quality control as part of a mentorship-focused team.

Responsibilities include complex Civil 3D design, quantity take-offs, and cost estimates under the EOR.

Qualifications

• 4–6+ years in civil consulting environment (Technologist role).
• Municipal/infrastructure project experience preferred.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and Civil 3D; knowledge of CAD standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare design drawings using Civil 3D tools (set-up, alignments, profiles, sections, corridors, pipe networks).
• Perform/verify design calculations; ensure QC per PM Plan.
• Prepare documentation for design folders and reports.
• Calculate design quantities and prepare cost estimates.
• Prepare take-offs, construction specs, and technical reports under supervision of EOR.
• Conduct on-site inspection duties as needed.

Skills

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

CAD standards

Design drawings

Site visits

Quantity takeoffs

Cost estimates

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Engineering technology degree/diploma

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

You are a civil designer who is ready to roll up your sleeves and get your hands on projects. You perform best in groups where you know what’s expected of you. You’re not afraid to ask questions. You have a solid working knowledge with AutoCAD and Civil3D and are eager to join a team that you can contribute to – and receive mentorship and training to continue to advance your CAD and design skills. You want to learn more about CAD production, effective drawing file management, the broader design process, and how a team works together to get projects done.

Binnie is looking for a Civil Designer to join our growing Infrastructure Victoria Division, which delivers infrastructure planning, design and construction services for linear infrastructure (water, storm, sanitary), streets and transportation assignments.

You will work with our friendly and supportive team of experienced Project Managers, Designers, and Engineers on a wide range of projects. You will carry out design work, CAD assignments, site visits, and quality management according to Binnie’s Organizational Quality Management Policy (OQM). This role offers great mentorship opportunities.

YOUR ROLE:

• Preparing design drawings utilizing Civil 3D tools and performing complex tasks including set-up, alignments, profiles, sections, corridors and pipe networks.
• Complete error-free intermediate-level design calculations and/or verify design calculations prepared by team members.
• Ensuring quality control procedures are completed as per Binnie’s Professional Practice Management Plan.
• Preparing documentation for design folders and reports.
• Calculating design quantities for materials and preparation of cost estimates.
• Prepare complex quantity take-offs, construction specifications, cost estimates and technical reports under the supervision of the EOR.
• Performing on-site inspection duties as needed.

WHAT YOU BRING:

• A minimum 4-6+ years of experience on projects in a civil consulting engineering environment for Technologist role.
• Previous experience working with municipal projects (infrastructure, roads, utilities etc.) preferred.
• Degree or Diploma in engineering technology or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Eligible for future registration as a Registrant with ASTTBC or as a Technician/Technologist with ASET.
• Valid Driver’s License and own vehicle for site visit preferred.
• Construction Inspection experience would be seen as a plus.
• proficient in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and/or other applicable software used in their area of practice.
• Strong understanding of terminology and application of CAD standards.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, contractors, and clients.

ABOUT BINNIE:

We are the people behind the infrastructure you use every day. We’re small enough to know each other’s names, and big enough to be where we’re needed. As an employee-owned firm, which has been recognized as a great employer for many years, we take pride in our work and are respected as one of the top engineering firms in British Columbia. We support some of the most important infrastructure in the province and beyond.

We’re looking for professionals who want to build careers and communities that last. We can’t do it without you.

THE PERKS:

People come first. We support you with the education, mentoring, and growth opportunities you need to build an interesting career. As an employee-owned firm, we create a clear internal growth path that can keep up with even the most ambitious professionals. Whether it’s through our Employee Resources groups like Young Professionals and RISE; our mentoring programs, Binnie Banters speech club, Movember, or book club, everyone can get involved in their own way.

The salary for this position is commensurate with experience; the salary range for this position is $62,605 - $106,700 annually. The final salary for this role may vary based on several factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. Please note that the salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Binnie embraces diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome any and all qualified applicants.

If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process, please contact our Human Resources team.