Civil Designer - Land development

Urbantech; Markham; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier Civil Engineering consulting firm based in York Region is seeking a Civil Designer to join their Design Team. This role involves preparing grading designs, storm servicing designs, and assisting the Senior Project Manager. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in municipal projects, proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, and a strong commitment to teamwork and communication. This position offers opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Generous vacation plan

Benefits

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of drafting & design experience in 2D & 3D on municipal projects.
• Proficient in reading and analyzing engineering drawings.
• Strong work ethic and eagerness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist Senior Project Manager with duties.
• Prepare grading designs and storm servicing designs.
• Coordinate engineering submissions and permit applications.

Skills

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Design standards interpretation

Communication skills

Teamwork

GIS knowledge

Education

College diploma or accredited university degree

C.E.T. or P.Eng. designation eligibility

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Urbantech is the GTA’s premier boutique Civil Engineering consulting firm. We have earned a reputation of excellence as a leader in the land development industry through decades of experience in project management, construction administration, drafting, and water resources / municipal engineering. We provide the highest quality of engineering services, viewing project milestones from our client’s perspective to ensure timeliness and profitability. We continually offer innovative, practical, and cost-effective solutions to deliver projects and secure approvals. We exceed industry standards by offering a customized level of service for our clients and their unique projects and goals. Over the years, we have fostered relationships with the approval agencies, and we ensure our submissions exceed expectations to facilitate timely approvals.

Urbantech is looking to expand our team! We are seeking organized, disciplined, self-motivated, proactive, team driven individuals to join our Senior Project Manager in Markham. This is a full-time position.

The successful candidate will focus on professional performance and delivery of strong project outcomes for our clients. If you are seeking new challenges and thrive in an entrepreneurial and collaborative environment, we would love to hear from you. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing land development business with tremendous opportunities for growth and advancement.

We are looking for a Civil Designer with experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D for land development projects. This is a perfect opportunity for a talented professional to take the next step in their career, joining our Design Team in taking on technical challenges and working on a variety of projects.

Responsibilities

• Assistance to Senior Project Manager in the performance of duties;
• Prepare grading designs for site plans and subdivisions;
• Prepare storm, sanitary and water servicing designs, including supporting design calculations;
• Prepare erosion and sediment control and construction staging designs;
• Technical report writing including preparation of design briefs, functional servicing, and stormwater management reports;
• Production of drawings for a variety of land development projects, including:
  • grading, drainage, and site servicing;
  • natural channels, culverts, and flood plain mapping;
  • stormwater management and low-impact design facilities;
  • plan and profiles and sections;
  • erosion and sediment control and construction staging plans;
  • site utilities including utility coordination;
  • general drawing notes and specifications;
  • other duties as needed.
• Coordinate and prepare engineering submissions and permit applications;
• Preparation of earthworks analysis / 3D surface comparison;

Requirements

• Completion of a college diploma or accredited university degree, with a focus on drafting / municipal engineering using either AutoCAD / AutoCAD Civil 3D;
• C.E.T. and/or P.Eng. designation or eligibility for future designation upon completion of satisfactory work experience;
• 3-5 years of drafting & design experience working in 2D & 3D on municipal projects including roads, utilities, and subdivisions;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of software including Excel, Teams, etc.;
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply design standards and guidelines;
• Ability to work well within a dynamic team of engineers and technologists as well as working under limited supervision;
• Proficiency with reading, analyzing, checking engineering drawings;
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, for interaction and correspondence with design team and clients;
• Eager to learn and take on new challenges, with a strong work ethic and desire to succeed;
• Knowledge of GIS, surveying, and the land development process is an asset;
• Stormwater management design experience including hydraulic and hydrologic modelling is a strong asset.

Urbantech welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Urbantech offers a competitive compensation package including benefits and a generous vacation plan.