Intermediate Municipal Design Drafter

KGS Group; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

KGS Group is seeking an Intermediate Municipal Design Drafter to join our Municipal team in Thunder Bay or Winnipeg and support infrastructure projects from concept through construction.

You will design, model, and draft municipal infrastructure projects, including water, wastewater, land drainage, and roadworks, with mentorship from senior staff and opportunities for growth toward senior drafting responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or related program.
• 5+ years of civil/municipal design drafting experience.
• Strong knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D and related design tools.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and develop municipal design drawings, figures, details, profiles, cross-sections, and construction drawing packages.
• Support projects from proposal through tender, construction, and record drawings.
• Coordinate with engineers, technologists, and other disciplines to ensure deliverables meet standards.
• Use Civil 3D to develop surfaces, alignments, corridors, and quantity calculations.
• Identify design conflicts and coordinate solutions with project teams.
• Provide guidance to junior drafting staff and contribute to drafting standards.

Skills

Civil design drafting

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Team collaboration

Detail-oriented

Education

Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology

Post-secondary required

Tools

Civil 3D modeling

Job description

About Us

We are an employee-owned, multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm serving clients across North America and beyond. Our team of engineers, scientists, technologists and support staff is dedicated to excellence in engineering and project management.

We believe a commitment to lasting relationships is just as critical as the expertise applied in our work. To us that means we put our people first. From professional development opportunities to an open, flexible and collaborative work environment, a career at KGS is like no other.

Working with us means you'll be part of some of the most interesting projects across Canada, the U.S. and beyond. We believe we set our own boundaries by what we're willing to attempt and strive to push the limit on what's possible. That's the KGS way.

The Role

KGS Group is seeking an Intermediate Municipal Design Drafter to join our Municipal team in our Thunder Bay or Winnipeg office and support the delivery of municipal infrastructure and multidisciplinary projects from concept through construction.

In this role, you will play a key role in the design, modelling, and drafting of municipal infrastructure projects from concept development through detailed design, tender, construction, and final delivery.

Projects may include municipal infrastructure upgrades, water and wastewater systems, land drainage works, subdivision developments, infill developments, site servicing, and land development projects. You will build on your existing knowledge while expanding your experience through mentorship and guidance from senior staff. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys technical design, Civil 3D modelling, collaboration, and growing responsibility on complex municipal infrastructure projects.

This role provides a clear pathway toward senior design drafting responsibilities, supported by mentorship and hands on project experience.

Over Time In This Role, You Will

• Take ownership of drafting and design components on active municipal projects
• Build strong working relationships with internal teams, project managers, and technical leads
• Contribute to successful project delivery from design through construction
• Demonstrate increasing independence, quality control, and technical judgement
• Coordinate effectively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated project solutions
• Provide guidance and support to junior team members as your experience grows

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and develop municipal design drawings, figures, details, profiles, cross-sections, and construction drawing packages for water, wastewater, land drainage, roadway, and land development projects
• Support projects from proposal and preliminary design through tender, construction, and record drawing stages
• Work collaboratively with engineers, technologists, designers, and other disciplines to coordinate project inputs and deliverables
• Use AutoCAD Civil 3D to develop and maintain surfaces, alignments, profiles, corridors, pipe networks, grading models, quantity calculations, and related design documentation
• Assist in the development and refinement of municipal infrastructure designs, including grading, servicing, drainage, roadway, and utility layouts
• Interpret engineering requirements, municipal standards, servicing criteria, and design objectives and incorporate them into accurate Civil 3D models and construction drawings
• Perform and check design calculations, quantity take-offs, and drawing information for accuracy, completeness, and consistency
• Manage project data, including drawing files, models, survey information, design calculations, standards, and reference materials
• Review drawings and models for adherence to KGS Group, client, and municipal standards, with an emphasis on quality assurance and project schedules
• Identify design conflicts, constructability concerns, and coordination issues and work collaboratively with project teams to develop practical solutions
• Participate in the coordination of survey information, utility data, and multidisciplinary project requirements throughout the design process
• Provide guidance and technical support to junior drafting staff while contributing to the continuous improvement of drafting standards, workflows, and best practices

About You

We are looking for a technically strong and collaborative intermediate level Municipal Design Drafter with municipal design experience, sound judgement, and the ability to produce high quality deliverables with limited supervision. Qualifications and attributes may include:

• Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or a related program from a recognized post-secondary institution
• 5+ years of relevant civil/municipal design drafting experience, preferably in a consulting engineering environment
• Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D, including surfaces, alignments, profiles, corridors, grading objects, feature lines, pipe networks, quantity calculations, data shortcuts, and plan/profile production
• Experience preparing municipal servicing, roadworks, drainage, land development, tender, construction, and record drawing packages
• Demonstrated understanding of municipal infrastructure design principles and the ability to translate engineering requirements, design criteria, and municipal standards into detailed Civil 3D models and construction drawings
• Understanding of water distribution, sanitary sewer, storm drainage, grading, roadway, and lot servicing principles
• Experience interpreting and applying municipal design standards, servicing criteria, specifications, engineering guidelines, and approval requirements
• Demonstrated ability to develop and refine municipal infrastructure designs based on engineering requirements, site constraints, survey information, and municipal standards
• Experience working with survey data, terrain models, grading design, utility coordination, and engineering markups to develop accurate Civil 3D models and construction drawings
• Ability to identify design conflicts, constructability concerns, and coordination issues and work collaboratively with project teams to resolve them
• C.Tech. and/or C.E.T. registration, or eligibility for registration, would be considered an asset
• Experience with GIS, hydraulic modelling outputs, or other civil design tools would be considered an asset
• Strong attention to detail, organization, problem-solving skills, and clear oral and written communication

The salary for this role is between $70,000 to $100,00 annually.

Please note that the salary range mentioned in this job description is a guide. The final compensation offered may vary based on a variety of factors, including candidate's experience, skills and location. KGS Group is committed to providing a fair, equitable and competitive package that reflects the value an individual brings to the organization.

KGS Group may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the recruitment process. All AI-generated output is reviewed by qualified hiring professionals. We are committed to an inclusive and fair hiring process.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

KGS Group is an employee-owned equal opportunity company offering an excellent total compensation and benefits package for employees.

KGS Group is dedicated to fostering an inclusive, respectful and accessible workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all abilities and are committed to providing accommodations, upon request, to ensure full participation in every stage of the recruitment and selection process.