Drainage & Hydrology Designer

EXP Services Inc.; Markham; On-site; CAD 63,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

EXP Services Inc. is seeking a Drainage & Hydrology Designer to join the Transportation team in Ontario.

The role supports design and planning for drainage and stormwater infrastructure, supervising staff and coordinating with clients, sub-consultants, and contractors. The position requires a Civil Engineering diploma with 5+ years of related experience, proficiency in Civil 3D and related tools, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Civil Engineering with 5+ years of related experience, preferably with Ontario Municipal Road and Provincial authorities.
• Experience in supervision, budget management, report preparation, and client relationship management.
• Emphasis and proficiency with Civil 3D, ArcMap, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, PCSWMM, InfoWorks, MIKE, etc.
• Strong computer software skills with ProjectWise, Word, Excel & MS Project.
• Knowledge with MTO and Metrolinx standards, including various Municipal & Regional design and drafting standards.
• Skilled in cost estimating, quantity preparation and specification writing.
• Independent, Organized and Motivated Team player with excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development and supervision of a team that handles transportation detailed design and planning projects.
• Prepare preliminary design reports (PDR), design criteria, preliminary and detailed designs associated with drainage and stormwater management infrastructure.
• Prepare preliminary designs for CADD staff and review drawings for compliance with applicable industry and client standards.
• Prepare Contract Specifications, Tender Documents, and Applications for Agency Approvals.
• Review and issue finalized Shop Drawings.
• Coordinate and mentor junior staff working within the team.
• Liaise with Clients, Sub-consultants, Contractors and construction supervision staff.
• Assist with the preparation of Proposals for potential projects.
• Lead or support Environmental Assessment for municipal transportation projects.
• Act as a Project Manager for Transportation tasks and projects.
• Maintain client communications; prepare technical reports and presentations.
• Coordinate internal resources to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and with quality control.
• Oversee the assessments and preparation of reports, drawings, etc. by staff.
• Attend public/private meetings and make presentations as a representative of EXP and /or our clients.
• Assist in business development activities to continue to grow our group.
• Assist in hiring of and directly oversee and mentor more junior team members.
• Develop and implement internal training, standard practices and QA/QC methodologies.
• Make a positive contribution to the overall EXP culture and environment.

Skills

Team leadership

Budget management

Client relationship

Communication

Project scheduling

Attention to detail

Education

Diploma in Civil Engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

ArcMap

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

PCSWMM

InfoWorks

MIKE

ProjectWise

Word

Excel

MS Project

Job description

Drainage & Hydrology Designer

Brampton, Markham, Hamilton or London, ON

At EXP, we’re driven to provide innovative solutions for the world’s built and natural environments. As a team of engineers, architects, designers, scientists, creators and a community of professionals, we bring diverse and talented people together to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Here, you join a team that leverages differences, harnesses their entrepreneurial spirit in an employee-owned company, that believes diversity is what gives us strength, seeks sustainable results and shares ambitions for each other, our clients and the communities we are part of and serve. To be a part of EXP means to have your own experience, while staying connected to a global network of professionals, who believe we are a part of something bigger. Together, we are EXP.

Are you ready to design your future?

Be our next Drainage & Hydrology Designer!

Your work environment at EXP

In this role, you will be a part of the Transportation team based in any one of EXP locations in Ontario and have the opportunity to build our transportation planning and operational analysis business lines, and to take their career to the next level.

What a day at EXP has in store for you

• Assist in development and supervision of a team that handles transportation detailed design and planning projects.
• Prepare preliminary design reports (PDR), design criteria, preliminary and detailed designs associated with new and/or the rehabilitation/modifications of drainage and stormwater management infrastructure.
• Prepare preliminary designs for CADD staff and review drawings for compliance with applicable industry and client standards.
• Prepare Contract Specifications, Tender Documents, and Applications for Agency Approvals.
• Review and issue finalized Shop Drawings.
• Coordinate and mentor junior staff working within the team.
• Liaise with Clients, Sub-consultants, Contractors and construction supervision staff.
• Assist with the preparation of Proposals for potential projects.
• Lead or support Environmental Assessment for municipal transportation projects.
• Act as a Project Manager for Transportation tasks and projects.
• Maintain client communications; prepare technical reports and presentations.
• Coordinate internal resources to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and with quality control.
• Oversee the assessments and preparation of reports, drawings, etc. by staff.
• Attend public/private meetings and make presentations as a representative of EXP and /or our clients.
• Assist in business development activities to continue to grow our group.
• Assist in hiring of and directly oversee and mentor more junior team members.
• Develop and implement internal training, standard practices and QA/QC methodologies.
• Make a positive contribution to the overall EXP culture and environment.

What your experience looks like

• Diploma in Civil Engineering with 5+ years of related experience, preferably with Ontario Municipal Road and Provincial authorities.
• Experience in supervision, budget management, report preparation, and client relationship management.
• Emphasis and proficiency with Civil 3D, ArcMap, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, PCSWMM, InfoWorks, MIKE, etc.
• Strong computer software skills with ProjectWise, Word, Excel & MS Project.
• Knowledge with MTO and Metrolinx standards, including various Municipal & Regional design and drafting standards.
• Skilled in cost estimating, quantity preparation and specification writing.
• Independent, Organized and Motivated Team player with excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and deliver projects under stringent schedules in a fast-paced turnaround environment.
• Excellent oral & written communication skills, as well as advanced technical writing abilities.
• Attention to detail and accuracy; and
• Strong interpersonal skills that focus on meeting customer requirements.

This job posting is for an existing position vacancy within our organization

The salary range for this role is between$63,231K-$83,817K. The actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to 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 the following email address: [e-mail].