Civil Designer/Technologist (Land Development) - Power Engineering

Kiewit; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the power engineering sector is seeking a Civil Designer to join their Calgary team. The role involves modeling, coordination with project teams, and ensuring design consistency. Candidates should have a diploma in drafting technology and relevant design experience, with proficiency in CAD software. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package and values equal opportunity in employment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Top-tier medical, dental and vision plans

Voluntary wellness programs

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of civil design experience or a combination of education and experience.
• Experience with solar PV layouts preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with modeling, both 2D and 3D.
• Coordinate with project team and report project progression updates.
• Collaborate with team members in design and drafting techniques.

Skills

Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

Diploma in Drafting Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroStation

GeoPak

InRoads

Navis Works

Google Earth

Job description

Requisition ID:176120

Job Level:Mid Level

Home District/Group:Kiewit Power Engineering

Department:Drafting & Design

Market:Power

Employment Type:Full Time

Position Overview

Kiewit has an immediate opening for a Civil Designer to join our Power Engineering Group.

District Overview

Kiewit Power Engineers brings various project types to life across North America, including gas-fired generation, power delivery, environmental retrofits, renewables and new technology, and water/wastewater. Our staff leads the power markets engineering process and collaborates with Kiewit's construction teams to focus on safe, cost-effective and innovative designs that achieve client expectations and further Kiewit's legacy of excellence.

Location

This position is based out of Calgary, AB. Opportunities for flexible work are available.

Responsibilities

• Assist with modeling, both 2D and 3D, ensuring correct reference files are attached and model reference directory is up to date; develop models utilizing drawings, sketches, and design skills.
• Coordinate with project team by utilizing the Project Database; report project progression updates and or issues to Lead Designer as required.
• Assist in the review of designs for consistency, safety, operability and maintenance requirements before submitting to checking.
• Help create guidelines, checklists or other applicable knowledge base documents as assigned.
• Collaborate with team members in design and drafting techniques to challenge abilities; provide constructive feedback to aid in employee development.
• Collaborate with various discipline and subsidiary groups to provide expertise and support business needs.
• Assist in completion of as-builts by utilizing RFIs, ECNs and red-marked drawings from construction to develop “Conformed to Construction Records” as required.
• Participate in project and layout meetings; coordinate and assist in activities of project team members.

Qualifications

• Diploma in drafting technology and 3-5+ years of civil design experience or a combination of education and experience.
• Proficient in utilizing a Computer-Aided Drafting program such as AutoCAD orCivil 3D. With possible support background using AutoCAD, MicroStation, GeoPak, InRoads, Navis Works, Google Earth
• Basic knowledge of the latest computer operating systems, spreadsheets, and databases
• Ability to effectively communicate through emails and utilize electronic meeting requests
• Experience with solar PV layouts preferred

Other Requirements:
• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discriminationand complywith all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.