Civil Draftperson Technologist - 14408

MEDA Engineering & Technical Services; Windsor; Hybrid; CAD 41,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work availability

Benefits after 90 days

Pension after 1 year

Job summary

MEDA Limited is recruiting an experienced Civil Draftperson Technologist to join their land development team. Remote work is available, with required on-site presence in Windsor area a few days per week for client work and meetings.

The candidate will lead residential and mixed-use subdivision design, develop grading and drainage plans, perform SWM calculations, and manage Civil 3D models across project stages. A P.Eng. track is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• 3–7 years of land development/subdivision design experience.
• Advanced proficiency in Autodesk Civil 3D or Bentley Software.
• Understanding of municipal servicing standards and grading principles.
• Familiarity with local land development approval processes.
• Detail-oriented with strong spatial reasoning.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Effective communicator with clients, contractors, and municipal staff.
• Collaborative team player who can also work independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead residential and mixed-use subdivision layouts including lot grading and road networks.
• Prepare and review plan, profile drawings, grading and servicing drawings for municipal approval.
• Coordinate with planners, landscape architects, and surveyors across project stages.
• Develop detailed grading and drainage designs for subdivisions meeting standards.
• Perform SWM calculations and design facilities (ponds, bioretention, infiltration).
• Prepare earthwork estimates and cut/fill analyses.
• Design underground municipal servicing (sanitary, watermain, storm sewer).
• Prepare servicing reports and assist with development approvals submissions.
• Coordinate utility conflicts and ensure constructability.
• Build Civil 3D surfaces, alignments, profiles, and corridors for design.
• Create corridor models for road reconstruction and tie-ins.
• Produce construction drawing sets from Civil 3D model data.
• Liaise with municipalities, approval agencies, and utilities.
• Respond to agency comments and revise drawings.
• Support construction administration including site reviews and field questions.

Skills

Project management

Spatial reasoning

Communication

Team player

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Civil 3D

Bentley Software

Job description

Our client is recruiting for an experienced Civil Draftperson Technologist who is interested in pursuing their P.Eng., to join their land development team, specializing in residential and commercial subdivision design.

NOTE:

• Remote work available
• Must be willing and able to work in the Windsor, Essex county area a few days per week or as needed for onsite client work/meetings

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the design of residential and mixed-use subdivision layouts including lot grading, road networks, and phasing plans
• Prepare and review plan and profile drawings, grading plans, and servicing drawings for municipal approval
• Coordinate with planners, landscape architects, and surveyors throughout all project stages
• Develop detailed grading and drainage designs for subdivisions, ensuring compliance with municipal standards and watershed requirements
• Perform stormwater management calculations and design SWM facilities (ponds, bioretention, infiltration)
• Prepare earthwork quantity estimates and cut/fill analyses
• Design underground municipal servicing including sanitary sewer, watermain, and storm sewer systems
• Prepare servicing reports and support submission of development engineering approvals
• Coordinate utility conflicts and ensure constructability
• Build and manage Civil 3D surfaces, alignments, profiles, and corridors for road and subdivision design
• Create corridor models for road reconstruction, subdivision roads, and grading tie-ins
• Produce construction drawing sets directly from Civil 3D model data
• Liaise with municipalities, approval agencies, and utility companies
• Respond to agency review comments and revise drawings accordingly
• Support construction administration including site reviews and field questions

REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• 3-7 years of experience in land development / subdivision design
• Advanced proficiency in Autodesk Civil 3D (corridors, surfaces, pipe networks, grading) (or Bentley Software)
• Solid understanding of municipal servicing standards and grading principles
• Familiarity with local land development approval processes
• Detail-oriented with strong spatial reasoning
• Able to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Effective communicator with clients, contractors, and municipal staff
• Collaborative team player who can also work independently

PREFERRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of stormwater modeling software (PCSWMM, or similar)
• Experience preparing subdivision agreement schedules and cost estimates
• Strong AutoCAD drafting background as a foundation

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

• $30.00 - $50.00 /hour (depending on experience)
• Paid Benefits after 90 days (individual and family) - extended medical, out-of-country coverage, dental etc.
• Pension eligibility, with employer match, after 1 full year of work (open enrollment every October)

MEDA Limited is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of any of the protected reasons as described in the Ontario Human Rights Code. We are committed to providing accommodation for persons with disabilities, as described in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and granted to those that request assistance during our hiring process.