Drainage & Stormwater Designer (BIM/CAD)

SYSTRA; Toronto; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

SYSTRA Canada is seeking a CAD/Technologist to develop BIM models and design documentation for a light rail project using Autodesk Civil 3D, covering drainage, stormwater and wet utilities while supporting multidisciplinary coordination and compliant project delivery.

Candidates should hold a diploma or degree in Engineering Design or Drafting, have 4–8 years of relevant experience, and be proficient in Civil 3D with BIM workflows.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Engineering Design, Drafting, or a related discipline.
• 4–8 years of relevant work experience.
• Working knowledge of Autodesk Civil 3D.
• Familiarity with multidisciplinary coordination and BIM workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of the 3D Drainage & Stormwater model and/or 3D Wet-utility model.
• Generate plot-ready plan and profile drawings while maintaining model accuracy.
• Coordinate updates with the broader design team to ensure a high level of consistency.
• Maintain model quality, parameter consistency, worksets, file references, and shared coordinates.
• Assist in preparing design deliverables at various project stages from concept through detailed design and construction support.

Skills

Coordination across disciplines

Drawing and scheduling

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Adaptability

Education

Engineering Design Degree

Drafting Background

Tools

Autodesk Civil 3D

Revit

BIM workflows

Job description

SYSTRA Canada is part of the SYSTRA group, an international consulting and engineering group, a world leader in the design of transport infrastructures. SYSTRA Canada is an engineering and consulting firm whose primary focus is to offer transportation solutions, whether for passengers or goods: feasibility studies of building a new railway line, increasing the capacity of the existing infrastructure, privatization of a railway.

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Context

Job Purpose

The person is responsible for developing BIM models and design documentation for the light rail project using Autodesk Civil 3D, depending on the asset type and project scope. The role covers drainage, stormwater and Wet Utilities and external infrastructure, supporting multidisciplinary coordination and compliant project delivery.

Missions/Main Duties

Key Responsibilities

• CAD/Technologist leading the development, refining, and progressing the 3D Drainage & Stormwater model and/or 3D Wet-utility model.
• Generate plot‑ready plan and profile drawings while maintaining model accuracy.
• Will also coordinate updates with the broader design team to ensure a high level of consistency.
• Maintain model quality, parameter consistency, worksets, file references, and shared coordinates.
• Assist in preparing design deliverables at various project stages from concept through detailed design and construction support.

Profile/Skills

Required Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Engineering Design, Drafting, or a related discipline.
• 4-8 years of relevant work experience
• Working knowledge of Autodesk Civil 3D for
• Familiarity with multidisciplinary coordination and BIM workflows.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience on rail, metro, tramway, airport, or large infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with station buildings, depots, substations, and linear infrastructure coordination.
• Experience in data-rich BIM environments and asset information requirements.

Key Skills

• Revit and/or Civil 3D proficiency
• Coordination across disciplines
• Drawing and schedule production
• Attention to technical detail
• Good communication
• Time management
• Adaptability

The reference salary range for this role would be $65,000 - $85,000 CAD / Annually

SYSTRA Canada is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values applications from all and offers employment equity based on the merits and abilities of candidates and personnel.

Note: In this description, the masculine gender is used for easy reading purposes and includes the feminine.

We use AI-enabled tools in our recruitment platform (iCIMS) for tasks like resume parsing and candidate matching. These tools do not make hiring decisions; all applications are reviewed by a human recruiter, and final decisions are made by our hiring team.

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