Junior Civil Engineer

GEI Consultants, Inc; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a junior civil engineer to join their dynamic team in Kitchener. This role offers the chance to work on exciting land development and water resource projects, from initial design to construction certification. You'll collaborate with experienced professionals, focusing on stormwater management and site design, while also developing essential skills in technical report writing and project management. If you're passionate about civil engineering and eager to contribute to impactful projects, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 0-4 years of experience in civil engineering and consulting.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field required.

Responsibilities

• Develop site grading and stormwater management designs.
• Assist with AutoCAD drafting and prepare technical reports.
• Collaborate with project managers and attend client meetings.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Technical Report Writing

Communication Skills

Stormwater Modelling

AutoCAD Civil3D

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil3D

PCSWMM

MIDUSS

OTTHYMO

Job description

GEI is seeking a junior professional who can contribute to the continued growth within GEI’s land development and water resources team, and is interested in working collaboratively with a talented group of design, management, and technical leaders. This team focuses on drainage and servicing, stormwater management, and development of lands both big and small. We lead these projects from conception and design through to construction and certification. This position will support GEI’s civil engineering practice in our Kitchener, Ontario office.

Responsibilities

• Develop site grading, servicing, and stormwater management designs for land development projects.
• Assist with AutoCAD drafting in Civil 3D.
• Complete stormwater modelling, including for Low Impact Development systems.
• Prepare design calculations for sanitary sewers and storm sewers.
• Develop and evaluate design alternatives.
• Respond to review agency comments.
• Attend meetings with clients and review agencies.
• Evaluate and analyze collected data and prepare technical reports, letters and memoranda.
• Assist with proposal preparation.
• Prepare construction specifications and tender documents.
• Collaborate and coordinate with senior project managers, project team staff and clients.
• Provide construction inspection, where needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• 0-4 years of previous professional experience in civil engineering and consulting; knowledge and familiarity with engineering design processes.
• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or directly related field from a recognized university.
• Ability to obtain P.Eng. in Ontario with experience.
• Excellent technical report writing and communication skills.
• Experience with stormwater modelling software such as PCSWMM, MIDUSS and OTTHYMO is an asset.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil3D is an asset.
• Willingness and ability to work from the GEI Kitchener office and travel to project/client sites as required.
• Willingness and ability to perform field tasks.

GEI is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, Aboriginal/Indigenous status or any other factors considered discriminatory. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, we will work with you to meet your needs.