Junior Designer

David Schaeffer Engineering Ltd.; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

David Schaeffer Engineering Ltd. is seeking a Junior Designer to contribute to the design of large-scale subdivisions in Ontario, working with experienced civil engineers.

You will assist from preliminary to detailed design stages, learning highly specialized software and preparing models and calculations. Ideal candidates hold an undergraduate civil engineering degree, are proficient with AutoCAD and Civil3D, and show strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in civil engineering or related program.
• Strong understanding of AutoCAD and general computer skills, including Excel and Word.
• Detail-oriented, demonstrate good problem solving abilities, and are interested in continually learning new skills.
• Proven ability to communicate ideas clearly in a technical and non-technical manner, both written and verbally.
• Highly motivated, organized, and work well in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in both the preliminary design stage with site strategies and in the subdivision detailed design stage where the drawings will be approved by the appropriate municipalities and issued for construction.
• Help with storm and sanitary sewers, road and lot grading and storm water management ponds.
• Prepare cross sections and details for various elements of design.
• Prepare AutoCAD Civil3D models to determine earthworks strategies and calculate volumes of cut and fill.
• Prepare hydraulic calculations relating to sewer capacities, open channels and culverts.
• Help prepare composite utility plans and aid in coordination with various utility consultants.
• Coordinate and communicate with internal team members and other departments.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Detail-oriented

Problem solving

Organized

Motivated

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil3D

Excel

Word

Job description

## Junior DesignerDSEL##### OverviewDesigners at DSEL have the opportunity to creatively contribute to the design of large-scale subdivisions at both the preliminary and detailed design phase. Working alongside and learning from the company’s experienced civil engineers, Junior Designers utilize the very latest proprietary software and play a key role in the design and development of communities throughout Ontario. Reporting to an Intermediate Designer, the Junior Designer will work alongside a team of designers and shall participate in all areas of the subdivision design including sewers, watermains, grading and stormwater management.**Employment Type:** Permanent, Full-Time (36-hours per week); Remote **Reporting to:** Intermediate Designer##### Specific Skills**What will help you succeed in this role:*** Undergraduate degree in civil engineering or a related engineering program* Strong understanding of AutoCAD and good general computer skills, including Excel and Word* Detail-oriented, demonstrate good problem solving abilities, and are interested in continually learning new skills* Proven ability to communicate ideas clearly in a technical and non-technical manner, both written and verbally* Highly motivated, organized, and work well in a team environment##### Responsible For**What You’ll Do:*** Assist in both the preliminary design stage with establishes overall site strategies and at the subdivision detailed design stage where the drawings will be approved by the appropriate municipalities and issued for construction* Help with storm and sanitary sewers, road and lot grading and storm water management ponds* Prepare cross sections and details for various elements of design* Prepare AutoCAD Civil3D models to determine earthworks strategies and calculate volumes of cut and fill* Prepare hydraulic calculations relating to sewer capacities, open channels and culverts* Help prepare composite utility plans and aid in coordination with various utility consultants* Coordinate and communicate with internal team members and other departments##### Educational RequirementsUndergraduate degree in civil engineering or a related engineering program##### Job LocationRemote##### Job LevelJr. Position### How to Apply Applications will be sent to the HR team.Apply Online