Design Technologist- Roadways

Gannett Fleming; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in transportation infrastructure is seeking a Design Technologist to join their Toronto team. The role involves collaborating on multidisciplinary projects focused on enhancing community connectivity through sustainable design, utilizing advanced digital tools for design documentation. Candidates should have relevant educational qualifications in Civil Engineering and possess strong analytical and communication skills.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition reimbursement

Access to training programs

Parental leave and pet insurance

Qualifications

• 1 to 5 years of relevant experience in roadway, transportation, or transit design.
• Strong knowledge of AutoCAD/Civil 3D and Bentley MicroStation.
• Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) designation in Ontario preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver preliminary and detailed designs for transportation infrastructure projects.
• Utilize digital tools for high-quality design documentation.
• Support proposal development and feasibility studies with technical writing.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroStation

InRoads/OpenRoads

Job description

What You Will Do:

Working on theroadway teamatGFT offers the opportunity to engage in transformative projects that enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connectivity. Whether working on highways and bridges or traffic engineering, our team excels in resilient, sustainable design and construction, delivering innovative solutions that address the complexities of modern, multimodal roadway systems and ensure safe, efficient, and reliable travel for all.Explore some of our signature roadway projects here.

What You’ll Be Challenged To Do

As a Design Technologist with GFT’s Transportation Practice in Toronto, you’ll be a key contributor to multidisciplinary teams focused on the planning and design of modern roadway and highway infrastructure. Your work will support transformative projects that enhance mobility, sustainability, and safety within communities. Specifically, you will:

• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to deliver preliminary and detailed designs for transportation infrastructure projects.

• Utilize industry-leading digital tools such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, and InRoads/OpenRoads to produce high-quality 2D and 3D design documentation.

• Participate in the digital transformation of roadway design by contributing to model-based design deliverables and intelligent engineering workflows.

• Prepare engineering layouts, sketches, and technical drawings to support all stages of design development.

• Contribute to cost estimating efforts through the preparation of material quantity takeoffs.

• Support proposal development, feasibility studies, and other technical documentation with clear, concise technical writing.

Education | Experience:

What You Will Bring

• A diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or a degree in Civil Engineering.

• 1 to 5 years of relevant experience, including internships or co-op placements in roadway, transportation, or transit design.

• Working knowledge of AutoCAD/Civil 3D and Bentley MicroStation InRoads/OpenRoads.

• Ability to develop accurate, detailed engineering drawings and models using digital design platforms.

• Strong analytical skills and a methodical approach to solving engineering problems.

• Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal—and the ability to contribute meaningfully to team discussions and deliverables.

• Self-motivation and initiative to manage tasks effectively with minimal supervision.

What We Prefer You To Bring

• Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) designation in Ontario or eligibility to obtain it.

• Practical understanding of highway geometric design principles, grading, and drainage.

• Familiarity with municipal and provincial transportation design standards (e.g., MTO, TAC).

• Exposure to 3D modeling for visualization, clash detection, or model-based design (MBD) workflows.

• Interest in digital innovation and continuous improvement of design processes.

Company Overview:

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life.

We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together, we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.

GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives

Compensation:

The salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Featured Benefits:

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accruals

We are committed to your personal growth and professional development, so we offer:

• Tuition reimbursement
• Access to internal and external training programs
• Support active participation in professional organizations

GFT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property of GFT.

Permanent Residency or Canadian Citizenship required for this position. No relocation assistance will be provided for this position. Local candidates will be given preference.

Location: Toronto, Ontario

Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Employment Status: Full-Time

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