Intermediate Civil Engineer, Land Development

Poutrix; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 67,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis in Ottawa is seeking an Intermediate Civil Engineer to contribute to planning, design, and delivery of municipal infrastructure and land development projects. You will work with multidisciplinary teams to provide solutions from concept through construction support, ensuring quality and sustainability.

The role emphasizes technical excellence, coordination with planners, surveyors, and clients, and advising on regulatory approvals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent accredited program.
• P.Eng. designation or eligibility for registration with PEO.
• 4–8 years of experience in municipal engineering, land development, transportation, or infrastructure projects.
• Proficiency with Civil 3D, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with hydraulic and hydrologic modelling is considered an asset.
• Strong knowledge of municipal design standards, approval processes, and construction practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare civil engineering designs for municipal infrastructure and land development projects, including roadways, grading, drainage, watermains, sanitary sewers, and stormwater management systems.
• Perform engineering calculations, technical analyses, and prepare design reports, specifications, and contract documents.
• Develop engineering drawings and models using Civil 3D, AutoCAD, and other industry-standard software.
• Coordinate with planners, architects, surveyors, environmental specialists, and other engineering disciplines to support integrated project delivery.
• Support project managers with project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and resource coordination.
• Prepare and support municipal approval submissions, permit applications, and regulatory review processes.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable municipal, provincial, and industry standards and regulations.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, municipalities, and stakeholders throughout all project phases.
• Conduct site visits and inspections, provide construction administration support, respond to RFIs, and assist with resolving field-related issues.
• Review shop drawings, construction submittals, and as-built documentation.
• Contribute to proposal preparation, business development activities, and client relationship management efforts.
• Support Arcadis' commitment to quality, sustainability, and health and safety across all project activities.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Budgeting & scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

P.Eng. designation or eligibility for registration with PEO

Tools

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

Arcadis is seeking an Intermediate Civil Engineer to join our Ottawa team. In this role, you will contribute to the planning, design, and delivery of municipal infrastructure and land development projects, including residential, commercial, institutional, and mixed-use developments. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, you will provide technical expertise throughout the project lifecycle, from conceptual design and approvals through to construction support, while helping deliver innovative and sustainable solutions for clients and communities.

Role accountabilities:

• Prepare civil engineering designs for municipal infrastructure and land development projects, including roadways, grading, drainage, watermains, sanitary sewers, and stormwater management systems.
• Perform engineering calculations, technical analyses, and prepare design reports, specifications, and contract documents.
• Develop engineering drawings and models using Civil 3D, AutoCAD, and other industry-standard software.
• Coordinate with planners, architects, surveyors, environmental specialists, and other engineering disciplines to support integrated project delivery.
• Support project managers with project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and resource coordination.
• Prepare and support municipal approval submissions, permit applications, and regulatory review processes.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable municipal, provincial, and industry standards and regulations.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, municipalities, and stakeholders throughout all project phases.
• Conduct site visits and inspections, provide construction administration support, respond to RFIs, and assist with resolving field-related issues.
• Review shop drawings, construction submittals, and as-built documentation.
• Contribute to proposal preparation, business development activities, and client relationship management efforts.
• Support Arcadis' commitment to quality, sustainability, and health and safety across all project activities.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent accredited engineering program.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or eligibility for registration with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO).
• 4-8 years of experience in municipal engineering, land development, transportation, or infrastructure projects.
• Experience in the design of municipal servicing systems, site development, grading, drainage, and stormwater management projects.
• Proficiency with Civil 3D, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience using hydraulic and hydrologic modelling software is considered an asset.
• Strong knowledge of municipal design standards, approval processes, and construction practices.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced consulting environment.

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

The salary range for this position is $67,000- $101,000. The base salary represents Arcadis’ hiring range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as location, skills, experience, and qualification for the role.