Civil Technician, Design Support

WSP; Northwestern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Civil Technician, Design Support, in Ontario. The role involves creating civil designs and collaborating with a design team, requiring a college diploma and proficiency in 3D modeling software. Candidates should have up to 3 years of experience and the ability to travel for site visits. This position offers an inclusive culture and flexible work options.

Benefits

Attractive pay

Flexible work options

Comprehensive benefits including virtual healthcare

Wellness platform

Great savings programs

Qualifications

• Up to 3 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to travel for site visits required.
• Working knowledge of Ontario and National Building Codes.

Responsibilities

• Complete civil and structural designs for buildings using Civil 3D.
• Conduct topographic and drone surveys.
• Collaborate within the design team and provide input.

Skills

3D modeling using Civil 3D

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Conducting topographic surveys

Knowledge of Ontario Building Codes

Education

College diploma in civil or architectural discipline

Tools

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Overview

The Opportunity:

Our Resources subsector, a key component of WSP’s ERI (Energy, Resources and Industry) sector, supports clients from coast to coast. Over the decades, we have developed a wide range of services, including economic studies, project management, detailed design, procurement, site management, commissioning and industrial programming. This division provides a full range of services to industrial and mining projects, including all services offered in the field of engineering from conceptual and feasibility studies to complete detailed engineering in EPCM, to the closure and dismantling of mine sites. Our experts work together to offer our clients services that live up to our vision: to meet the highest standards in the industry and innovate to exceed them.

To meet our growth challenges, WSP is currently seeking a Civil Technician, Design Support to join one of our offices in Ontario (Thunder Bay, Sudbury).

Responsibilities

• Complete civil / structural conceptual designs and construction drawings for buildings and structures in an industrial and institutional setting using Civil 3D, AutoCAD and Revit; drawing may include but not be limited to general arrangements, foundations, structures in steel, masonry, timber and concrete.
• Complete civil drawings including site plans, grading and drainage plans.
• Collaborating with and providing input to others in the design team.
• Complete conceptual plans and present them to team members.
• Coordination with other disciplines required for project implementation;
• Conduct topographic and drone surveys and put together related survey and site reports;
• Travel to various client sites, gather information, conduct field reviews;
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Have a College diploma from an accredited college in civil or architectural discipline,
• Up to 3 years of relevant experience,
• Proficiency in 3D modeling using Civil 3D / Revit and AutoCAD is required,
• Experience conducting topographic and drone surveys desired,
• A Certified (or eligible for) Engineering Technologist in Ontario is beneficial,
• Working knowledge of Ontario and National Building Codes, and relevant standards,
• Ability to travel for site visits required.

Why WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of Inclusion and Belonging
• Our Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
• A Canadian success story - we\'re proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities - we\'re growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we\'re open to your ideas and trying new things.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

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What you can expect to do here

• Complete civil / structural conceptual designs and construction drawings for buildings and structures in an industrial and institutional setting using Civil 3D, AutoCAD and Revit; drawing may include but not be limited to general arrangements, foundations, structures in steel, masonry, timber and concrete.
• Complete civil drawings including site plans, grading and drainage plans.
• Collaborating with and providing input to others in the design team.
• Complete conceptual plans and present them to team members.
• Coordination with other disciplines required for project implementation;
• Conduct topographic and drone surveys and put together related survey and site reports;
• Travel to various client sites, gather information, conduct field reviews;
• Other duties as assigned.

What you’ll bring to WSP:

• Have a College diploma from an accredited college in civil or architectural discipline,
• Up to 3 years of relevant experience,
• Proficiency in 3D modeling using Civil 3D / Revit and AutoCAD is required,
• Experience conducting topographic and drone surveys desired,
• A Certified (or eligible for) Engineering Technologist in Ontario is beneficial,
• Working knowledge of Ontario and National Building Codes, and relevant standards,
• Ability to travel for site visits required.

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