Intermediate Civil / Transportation Designer

Cap Engineering; Whitehorse; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering firm is seeking an Intermediate Civil / Transportation Designer in Edmonton. The role involves supporting the design and delivery of transportation projects, including conducting engineering analyses and preparing designs using Civil 3D. Ideal candidates have at least 5 years of roadway design experience, a degree in civil engineering, and a strong drive to learn. The company offers competitive compensation, mentorship, and hybrid work flexibility.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Hybrid work flexibility

Mentorship and professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of roadway design experience.
• Experience in field inspection or surveying is a plus.
• Valid driver's license with a clean abstract.

Responsibilities

• Conduct engineering analysis and detailed design for roadway/civil grading projects.
• Prepare engineering designs, drawings, and as-builts using Civil 3D.
• Draft technical reports, tender documents, and specifications.

Skills

Roadway design experience

Proficient with Civil 3D

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Civil Engineer (P.Eng.) or eligible for APEGA registration

Civil Engineering Technologist (CET) or eligible for ASET registration

Tools

Civil 3D

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Intermediate Civil / Transportation Designer

Edmonton, Alberta

CAP Engineering is currently seeking an Intermediate Civil / Transportation Designer, working out of our Edmonton office. The successful candidate will support our senior engineers in the design and drafting of various highway and civil projects in Alberta, Yukon and Newfoundland. Current projects include rural highway rehabilitation, roundabout design, access and site grading of solar farms, and wildlife exclusion fencing. While qualifications are an asset, we seek an undeterred drive and eagerness to learn above all else.

Why Join CAP Engineering

We believe effort = success and are committed to helping our people grow. At CAP, you’ll get :

• Competitive salary based on experience and education
• Hybrid work flexibility
• Opportunities to work on unique projects across Canada
• Mentorship, professional development, and career advancement

Responsibilities

You’ll support the planning, design, and delivery of transportation and civil projects and be responsible for :

• Conducting engineering analysis and detailed design for roadway / civil grading projects
• Processing and analyzing survey data
• Preparing engineering designs, drawings and as-builts using Civil 3D
• Calculating design quantities and preparing cost estimates
• Drafting technical reports, tender documents, and specifications
• Providing engineering support to our field teams during construction
• Assisting with project management to meet quality, budget, and schedule goals
• Helping to prepare business proposals
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships through industry events, golf days, curling bonspiels, and other networking opportunities
• Contributing ideas to improve work processes and project outcomes

Experience & Qualifications

We value drive and eagerness to learn above all else, but here’s what will help you succeed :

• Experience: Minimum 5 years of roadway design
• Education / Registration: Civil Engineer (P.Eng.) or immediately eligible for APEGA registration OR
• Civil Engineering Technologist (CET) or eligible for ASET registration
• Proficient with Civil 3D, Microsoft Word & Excel
• Familiarity with Alberta Transportation or TAC Design Guidelines
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Valid driver’s license with a clean abstract
• Field inspection or survey experience is considered an asset