Civil Designer/Technologist - Roadways & Highways

Stantec; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 78,900 - 114,400; Full time

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Civil Designer/Technologist to join our Roadways & Highways team in Ottawa. This role supports multi-disciplinary transportation projects for public and private clients, focusing on roadway design, alignment geometry, and 3D ground modeling.

You will coordinate with project managers and engineers, develop design drawings for tender, and adhere to QA/QC and corporate guidelines. Office-based with potential field work in a hybrid setup.

Qualifications

• Technical degree/diploma in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in roadway design and transportation engineering.
• OACETT membership or CET/C.Tech designation is an asset.
• Office-based with potential field work.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate design with project managers, engineers and team members.
• Review topographic surveys, contours and points.
• Manipulate survey data and create 3D ground designs.
• Develop horizontal and vertical alignment geometry.
• Create templates for cut/fill, ditch, urban and rural sections.
• Prepare design drawings for tender and construction.
• Prepare conceptual, functional and preliminary design drawings.
• Review design drawings with clients and agencies.
• Prepare corridor, intersections and detailing drawings.
• Adhere to QA/QC procedures and corporate guidelines.

Skills

AutoCAD

Civil3D

OpenRoads

AutoTurn

MS Office

Design standards

Effective communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

OACETT CET / C.Tech asset (an asset)

Tools

AutoCAD Civil3D OpenRoads

Job description

Civil Designer/Technologist - Roadways & Highways

A career in transportation is more than bridges, roads, and rail. As we plan, design, and manage projects that move people and goods from Point A to Point B, we create connections that transform our communities. Every airport, road, bridge, port, or transit project is an opportunity to make communities safer, cleaner, and more resilient. Together we’re making an impact around the world. If you’re looking for a career that moves, join our team of professionals passionate about the future of transportation.

Do you see your career as a highway to a brighter future? Join our roadways team to drive forth our economies, our societies, and your career.

In this position as a Transportation Designer, you will have the opportunity to work as part of a team of engineers and technologists on exciting and challenging multi-disciplinary projects for a range of public and private sector clients. This is a great opportunity for a motivated, energetic individual who wants to challenge their abilities in a dynamic work environment.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Works closely with project managers, engineers and other team members to ensure coordination of design effort.
• Review of topographic survey, contours and points.
• Manipulating survey data and creating original ground and design 3D Surface.
• Developing horizontal and vertical alignment geometry.
• Creating templates for cut and fill, ditch, urban and rural sections.
• Creating Design Sections and Corridor.
• Prepare quantities, contract drawings and documents for tender and construction.
• Preparing conceptual, functional, preliminary design drawings for presentations, and reports.
• Liaison with all discipline team members, sub-consultants, clients and agencies.
• Prepare and review detailed design drawings and presentation materials of highways, urban roads, interchanges and intersections.
• Adheres to the corporate guidelines and applies them in their work.
• Follow QA/QC procedures.

Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency with various design software packages: AutoCAD, Civil3D, OpenRoads, AutoTurn.
• Proficient in Microsoft (MS) Office Suite.
• Practical knowledge of the TAC, OTM and MTO design procedures and standards.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work independently, and contribute in a team environment.
• Ability to solve problems using sound professional judgment, creativity, and innovation.
• Strong organizational skills, time management and ability to prioritize.

Education and Experience

• Technical degree/diploma/certificate or equivalent in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in roadway design and transportation engineering.
• OACETT membership or CET / C.Tech designation considered an asset.
• Position will primarily work in an office setting; may require some field work.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

Job Info

• Job Identification 1006790
• Job Category Engineering
• Posting Date 07/15/2026, 09:11 PM
• Locations 300-1331 Clyde Avenue, Ottawa, ON, K2C 3G4, CA (Hybrid)
• Degree Level Bachelor's Degree
• Job Schedule Full time
• Staff Type Category HO - Hourly Overtime
• Minimum Experience (Total Years) 5
• Pay Range 3 Locations in Lower Mainland - BC, GTA & Ottawa Ontario-$78,900.00 - $114,400.00 Annually