Civil Technician, Design Support

WSP in Canada; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consulting firm is seeking a Civil Technician, Design Support to work on industrial and rehabilitation projects in Ontario. The role involves creating designs and drawings using tools like Civil 3D and AutoCAD, conducting surveys, and collaborating with engineering teams. Ideal candidates will have a college diploma and up to 3 years of experience in a similar role. Competitive compensation and benefits offered.

Benefits

Health and Safety policy compliance

Support for disability accommodations

Qualifications

• Proficiency in 3D modeling using Civil 3D / Revit and AutoCAD is required.
• Up to 3 years of relevant experience.
• Experience conducting topographic and drone surveys desired.

Responsibilities

• Complete civil / structural conceptual designs and construction drawings.
• Conduct topographic and drone surveys and prepare related reports.
• Collaborate with the design team and coordinate with other disciplines.

Skills

3D modeling

Design and drafting

Surveying

Education

College diploma in civil or architectural discipline

Tools

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Overview

Our Resources subsector, a key component of WSP’s ERI (Energy, Resources and Industry) sector, supports clients from coast to coast. We offer 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, from conceptual and feasibility studies to complete detailed engineering in EPCM, to the closure and dismantling of mine sites. Our experts work together to meet the highest standards in the industry and to 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).

What you can expect to do here

As a Civil Technician, you will join our team working on industrial projects, including both new construction and rehabilitation projects for institutional and government clients. You will apply your modelling, design and surveying knowledge to project work from conceptual design through to completion by producing models and drawings for planning and construction, in addition to conducting topographical mapping and drone surveys. Technical quality, visualisation, cost effectiveness, and maintaining client relationships are integral parts of this role. As part of the Resources team, you will drive forward our ambitious plans to enhance our service offering in the province and beyond, through collaboration with a close-knit team of engineering specialists, professionals, and technical staff.

Be involved in projects with our Resources Team and be part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges!

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; drawings may include general arrangements, foundations, structures in steel, masonry, timber and concrete.
• Complete civil drawings including site plans, grading and drainage plans.
• Collaborate with and provide input to others in the design team.
• Complete conceptual plans and present them to team members.
• Coordinate with other disciplines required for project implementation.
• Conduct topographic and drone surveys and prepare related survey and site reports.
• Travel to various client sites, gather information, and 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.

About Us

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments. We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

At WSP:

• We value our people and our reputation
• We are locally dedicated with international scale
• We are future focused and challenge the status quo
• We foster collaboration in everything we do
• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

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