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Junior Civil Design Technologist

ISL

Calgary

Hybrid

CAD 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

17 days ago

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Job summary

ISL is seeking a Junior Civil Design Technologist to join its Calgary team. In this role, you will support transportation and municipal initiatives, working collaboratively to deliver high-quality results on various projects. Candidates should possess a diploma in civil engineering technology and be proficient in Civil 3D and AutoCAD. The position offers opportunities for professional growth within a supportive and innovative work environment.

Benefits

Employer paid benefits including health and dental
Paid professional development opportunities
24/7 Employee Family Assistance program

Qualifications

  • Working knowledge of Civil 3D/AutoCAD/Excel.
  • Topographic and survey layout experience.
  • Experience in large and small-scale projects.

Responsibilities

  • Preparing and drafting engineering drawings in AutoCAD or Civil3D.
  • Providing design support for transportation or civil engineering projects.
  • Completing quantity take-offs and other related support for tender preparation.

Skills

Collaboration
Communication
Problem-solving
Technical knowledge

Education

Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology

Tools

Civil 3D
AutoCAD
Excel

Job description

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Put your stamp on the roads, cycle tracks and pathways that transform every commute into a proud family tour—because there’s nothing sweeter than telling your kids or family and friends, “I helped build that.”

Calgary’s Transportation team is growing, and we are seeking a key team member that will support a wide range of transportation and municipal initiatives.

A Little About Us

At ISL we are engineers, technologists, planners, landscape architects, scientists, and their support teams working together to deliver infrastructure, minimizing environmental impact and maximizing benefit to the community. We are right sized at just over 570 employees and growing. You won’t ever feel like you’re just a number at ISL; we have a warm seat at our consulting engineering table for you as you take your skills to the next level and join an award winning people first, high performing culture.

ISL’s Calgary Office is committed to finding, mentoring, and growing the right individual.Our collaborative team approach is integral to our success.We are:

  • Collaborative – we work together as a team and support each other to get the work done
  • Communicative – we build strong relationships and maintain open, transparent communication with clients, contractors, and community members affected by our projects
  • Innovative – we utilize leading edge technology and are pushing our design and drafting tools to new levels to make smarter designs for our clients.

Projects we are proud to have worked on include:

  • Crowchild Trail Study and Short Term Improvements
  • 144 Avenue NW Extension
  • Memorial Drive Extension
  • 26 Avenue SW Improvements
  • Bow River Pathway
  • Highway 1A / Highway 22 Interchange

You would get to work with ISLers such as:

  • Brent Vos, Technical Lead, Transportation Design
  • David Breu, Transportation Manager, Calgary, Canmore and Saskatoon

A Little About You

People like you:

Your collaborative spirit allows you to effectively work with others on interdisciplinary engineering initiatives. You are also not scared to talk to people at all levels.

You may be a tech nerd:

You are enthusiastic about the future, embracing the limitless opportunities that innovation and AI bring to the field. You like the idea that ISL has a Technology and Innovation department, and you can't wait to learn more about our drone tech and how the company is advancing our work in engineering.

Working alongside multiple other project leaders, you are committed to delivering high-quality results. Your enthusiasm and passion for your work are palpable—you excel at sharing knowledge and training your peers. With an inquisitive mind, you approach problems from a first-principles perspective. You are adept at identifying issues and resolving them.

Your application should cover the following:

  • Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology, Civil Design Technology, Civil Design and Drafting Technology, and/or Geomatics Engineering Technology. Soon to be graduates are also encouraged to apply.
  • Working knowledge of Civil 3D/AutoCAD/Excel
  • Working knowledge of roadway, site grading and utility servicing design
  • The ability to work as part of a team and meet deadlines.
  • Topographic and survey layout experience
  • Use of technology and innovation tools in your work
  • Experience in large and small-scale projects

A Little More About the Role

You have experience building strong working relationships with a wide range of partners involved in transportation and municipal infrastructure projects, and you’re excited to be part of a multidisciplinary organization. You’re naturally proactive—able to anticipate challenges and identify risks before they arise. At this stage in your career, you're eager to grow with a collaborative team and are motivated by technical excellence.

Reporting to the Technical Lead, your primary responsibilities would include:

  • Preparing and drafting engineering drawings in AutoCAD or Civil3D;
  • Preparing report figures or presentation figures in AutoCAD or Civil3D;
  • Providing design support for transportation or civil engineering projects;
  • Completing quantity take-offs and other related support for tender preparation;
  • Providing field support including processing and preparing survey / point data and base mapping;
  • Being an avid learner, participating in knowledge-sharing and mentoring with fellow staff, and staying current on industry trends and emerging technologies;
  • Practicing and maintaining good quality control and documentation standards on all projects, including self-checking of your own deliverables and engaging with other team members for review of your work;
  • Contributing to continuous improvement of our drafting standards and applying those standards;
  • Interacting and maintaining positive relationships with other staff, contractors, and our clients’ representatives, and providing excellent service and timely responses when needed; and
  • Registering as a Technologist in Training with ASET, and then making timely progress toward your registration as a Certified Engineering Technologist (CET), with ISL’s support.

What ISL Offers

We value you for your contributions and want to ensure that your personal success is intertwined with your professional success. Our wellness philosophy encompasses the four pillars of physical, mental, financial and spiritual wellbeing which is why our benefits package is comprehensive and offers you some of the best available tools to maximize your career and lifestyle.

Here are some of the amazing benefits we provide:

  • Hybrid model of work
  • Employer paid benefits including health, dental and extensive paramedical services
  • Healthcare Spending and Lifestyle Option Accounts
  • Group RRSP
  • Paid professional development opportunities and memberships
  • 24/7/365 Employee Family Assistance program

At ISL your identity is part of our identity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) speaks to our core values and provides space for our teams to bring their authentic selves to work. ISL believes DEI creates the best outcomes for our clients while sustaining a happy and thriving work environment that allows for career development and opportunities for all staff. ISL is committed to a focused effort on continuous improvement and development of a respectful and safe workplace.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position. Only those who will be selected for an interview will be contacted.

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