Civil Engineering Technologist (CET)

EXP; Temiskaming Shores; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Workplace Equity Program

Job summary

EXP in Barrie and New Liskeard, ON is seeking a Civil Engineering Technologist (CET) to lead drafting, design support and coordination on municipal infrastructure and land development projects. You will drive CAD strategy, mentor junior staff, perform QA/QC, and ensure designs meet OPS/OPSS and municipal standards.

The role requires 3–4 years of municipal engineering experience, CET with OACETT, and strong AutoCAD Civil 3D skills.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of experience in a consulting or municipal engineering role.
• Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) with OACETT membership.
• Knowledge of OPS/OPSS, MTO, and municipal design standards.
• Advanced experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Experience with site inspections, field measurements, and RFIs.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the CAD and drafting strategy for projects, including standards, templates, and best practices.
• Delegate, mentor, and review work completed by intermediate and junior technologists.
• Perform QA/QC reviews of drawings, models, and technical documentation.
• Produce and review designs using AutoCAD Civil 3D (corridors, grading, pipe networks).
• Coordinate using GIS, Bluebeam, and MicroStation as required by client standards.
• Apply Ontario design standards and guidelines (OPS/OPSS, MTO, municipal).
• Conduct constructability reviews and provide value engineering recommendations.
• Assist with tender packages, bid documents, and addenda.
• Act as client liaison with PM support, coordinating with utilities and agencies.
• Ensure designs comply with municipal bylaws, ESA, environmental constraints, accessibility.

Skills

CAD drafting

Mentoring

QA/QC reviews

Civil design support

Municipal infrastructure

Education

OACETT CET / CET with OACETT membership

RCSI designation (asset)

RCCA designation (asset)

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Bentley InRoads

MicroStation

GIS

Bluebeam

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

Location: Barrie or New Liskeard, ON

At EXP, we’re driven to provide innovative solutions for the world’s built and natural environments. We bring diverse professionals together to solve complex infrastructure problems and foster a collaborative, supportive culture.

Job Title

Civil Engineering Technologist (CET)

Overview

Our Barrie and New Liskeard offices host multidisciplinary teams delivering municipal infrastructure projects. We seek a CET to lead civil drafting, design support, and technical coordination on municipal infrastructure and land development projects.

As a Civil Engineering Technologist, You Will

• Lead the CAD and drafting strategy for projects, including standards, templates, and best practices
• Delegate, mentor, and review work completed by intermediate and junior technologists
• Perform QA/QC reviews of drawings, models, and technical documentation
• Produce and review designs using AutoCAD Civil 3D (corridors, grading, pipe networks)
• Utilize GIS, Bluebeam, and MicroStation (as required by client standards)
• Apply Ontario design standards and guidelines, including OPSS, MTO, and municipal standards
• Conduct constructability reviews and provide value engineering recommendations
• Perform site inspections, quantity take-offs, field measurements, and respond to RFIs
• Support Contract Administration, including:
  • Shop drawing reviews
  • Redlines and revisions
  • As-built drawing validation
• Prepare cost estimates, quantities, and level of effort planning for drafting and design tasks
• Track schedules, identify project risks and issues, and support mitigation strategies
• Assist with tender packages, bid documents, and addenda
• Act as a client liaison (with PM support), responding to comments and coordinating with utilities and approval agencies
• Support public consultation materials, including exhibits and visual presentations, when required
• Ensure designs comply with municipal bylaws, ESA requirements, environmental constraints, and accessibility standards

What Your Experience Looks Like

• 3–4 years of experience in a similar consulting or municipal engineering role
• Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) with OACETT membership
• RCSI or RCCA designation considered an asset
• Advanced experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Experience with Bentley InRoads (asset)
• Strong computer skills in MS Office (Word, Excel) and MS Project
• Experience in municipal infrastructure design, including:
  • Roads and transportation corridors
  • Water and wastewater systems
  • Stormwater management
• Familiarity with MTO highway design and structural design (asset)
• Experience in land development projects, including preliminary and detailed design drawings
• Knowledge of Ontario Provincial Standards (OPS/OPSS), MTO, and municipal design standards
• Field survey experience and ability to support construction administration
• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast paced environment
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines

Reliable transportation for travel to multiple site locations, including remote areas.

The salary range for this role is between $55K - $70K. The actual compensation package depends on skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location.

EXP subscribes to the Workplace Equity Program. Applications from women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous peoples and persons with disabilities are encouraged. Persons with disabilities can obtain accommodation for the selection process by contacting us at [e-mail].