Civil Engineer, Land Development – Municipal Infrastructure

Poutrix; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 67,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis in Ottawa is seeking an Intermediate Civil Engineer to contribute to planning, design, and delivery of municipal infrastructure and land development projects. You will work with multidisciplinary teams to provide solutions from concept through construction support, ensuring quality and sustainability.

The role emphasizes technical excellence, coordination with planners, surveyors, and clients, and advising on regulatory approvals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent accredited program.
• P.Eng. designation or eligibility for registration with PEO.
• 4–8 years of experience in municipal engineering, land development, transportation, or infrastructure projects.
• Proficiency with Civil 3D, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with hydraulic and hydrologic modelling is considered an asset.
• Strong knowledge of municipal design standards, approval processes, and construction practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare civil engineering designs for municipal infrastructure and land development projects, including roadways, grading, drainage, watermains, sanitary sewers, and stormwater management systems.
• Perform engineering calculations, technical analyses, and prepare design reports, specifications, and contract documents.
• Develop engineering drawings and models using Civil 3D, AutoCAD, and other industry-standard software.
• Coordinate with planners, architects, surveyors, environmental specialists, and other engineering disciplines to support integrated project delivery.
• Support project managers with project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and resource coordination.
• Prepare and support municipal approval submissions, permit applications, and regulatory review processes.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable municipal, provincial, and industry standards and regulations.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, municipalities, and stakeholders throughout all project phases.
• Conduct site visits and inspections, provide construction administration support, respond to RFIs, and assist with resolving field-related issues.
• Review shop drawings, construction submittals, and as-built documentation.
• Contribute to proposal preparation, business development activities, and client relationship management efforts.
• Support Arcadis' commitment to quality, sustainability, and health and safety across all project activities.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Budgeting & scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

P.Eng. designation or eligibility for registration with PEO

Tools

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Arcadis in Ottawa is seeking an Intermediate Civil Engineer to contribute to planning, design, and delivery of municipal infrastructure and land development projects. You will work with multidisciplinary teams to provide solutions from concept through construction support, ensuring quality and sustainability.

The role emphasizes technical excellence, coordination with planners, surveyors, and clients, and advising on regulatory approvals.