Intermediate Civil Designer

Myshocksox; San Juan de Terranova; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

CAP Engineering (CAP) is seeking an Intermediate Civil Designer to join our team in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador.

The successful candidate will have strong civil design experience and be comfortable supporting municipal, transportation, land development, industrial, energy, and infrastructure projects. This role is well suited to a technically strong designer who can work independently, collaborate with engineers and project managers, and take ownership of high-quality civil design and

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Engineering Design, Drafting, or a related discipline.
• Approximately 5–10 years of relevant civil design experience.
• Strong proficiency with AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Experience preparing detailed civil engineering drawings and construction packages.
• Experience with grading, drainage, roads, underground utilities, municipal infrastructure, and site development.
• Strong understanding of civil design and drafting standards.
• Ability to interpret survey data, engineering markups, specifications, and technical information.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate, high-quality deliverables.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work within project schedules.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with engineers and multidisciplinary project teams.
• A practical understanding of construction and constructability.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and developing civil engineering drawings, plans, profiles, sections, and details.
• Creating and updating design models using AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Supporting the design of municipal infrastructure, roads, grading, drainage, water, sanitary, stormwater, and site development projects.
• Preparing construction drawings and tender-ready design packages.
• Developing grading plans, servicing plans, utility layouts, roadway geometry, drainage plans, and other civil design deliverables.
• Preparing quantity calculations, material take-offs, and supporting cost estimates.
• Incorporating survey information, field data, engineering markups, and client comments into design documents.
• Coordinating drawing packages and design information with engineers and other disciplines.
• Reviewing drawings for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with applicable standards.
• Supporting the preparation of technical specifications, reports, proposals, and other project documentation.
• Assisting with construction support, field reviews, record drawings, and design revisions as required.
• Identifying design or constructability issues and working with project teams to develop practical solutions.
• Supporting quality assurance and quality control processes.
• Providing guidance and support to junior designers and technologists where appropriate.

Skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Written communication

Verbal communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Civil Engineering Technology degree or diploma

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

CAP Engineering (CAP) is seeking an Intermediate Civil Designer to join our team in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador.

The successful candidate will have strong civil design experience and be comfortable supporting a broad range of municipal, transportation, land development, industrial, energy, and infrastructure projects.

This role is well suited to a technically strong designer who can work independently, collaborate with engineers and project managers, and take ownership of high-quality civil design and drafting deliverables.

Why Join CAP?

CAP offers the opportunity to work on diverse and meaningful projects in Newfoundland and Labrador and across Canada.

We are a growing multidisciplinary organization that values practical engineering, collaboration, strong client relationships, and professional development. This position provides the opportunity to contribute directly to project design and delivery while working alongside experienced engineers, technologists, project managers, and field professionals.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package and opportunities for continued professional growth.

Responsibilities may include:

• Preparing and developing civil engineering drawings, plans, profiles, sections, and details.
• Creating and updating design models using AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Supporting the design of municipal infrastructure, roads, grading, drainage, water, sanitary, stormwater, and site development projects.
• Preparing construction drawings and tender-ready design packages.
• Developing grading plans, servicing plans, utility layouts, roadway geometry, drainage plans, and other civil design deliverables.
• Preparing quantity calculations, material take-offs, and supporting cost estimates.
• Incorporating survey information, field data, engineering markups, and client comments into design documents.
• Coordinating drawing packages and design information with engineers and other disciplines.
• Reviewing drawings for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with applicable standards.
• Supporting the preparation of technical specifications, reports, proposals, and other project documentation.
• Assisting with construction support, field reviews, record drawings, and design revisions as required.
• Identifying design or constructability issues and working with project teams to develop practical solutions.
• Supporting quality assurance and quality control processes.
• Providing guidance and support to junior designers and technologists where appropriate.

What We’re Looking For

• Diploma or degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Engineering Design, Drafting, or a related discipline.
• Approximately 5–10 years of relevant civil design experience.
• Strong proficiency with AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Experience preparing detailed civil engineering drawings and construction packages.
• Experience with grading, drainage, roads, underground utilities, municipal infrastructure, and site development.
• Strong understanding of civil design and drafting standards.
• Ability to interpret survey data, engineering markups, specifications, and technical information.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate, high-quality deliverables.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work within project schedules.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with engineers and multidisciplinary project teams.
• A practical understanding of construction and constructability.

Experience with municipal infrastructure, transportation, land development, industrial or energy projects, quantity calculations, surveying, construction support, or project coordination would be considered an asset.