Junior Designer

DSEL - David Schaeffer Engineering Ltd.; Canada; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Wellness spending account

Work-from-home capabilities

Company events

Job summary

A leading engineering consulting firm in Ontario seeks a motivated Junior Designer to contribute to large-scale subdivision design projects. The role involves collaborating with senior engineers, utilizing advanced software, and engaging in various design tasks, ensuring a supportive work environment with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position in civil engineering.
• Strong understanding of AutoCAD is essential.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving abilities required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preliminary and detailed design stages for subdivision projects.
• Prepare engineering drawings and AutoCAD models for sewers and grading.
• Coordinate with internal teams and utility consultants.

Skills

AutoCAD

Problem-solving

Communication

Detail-oriented

Education

Undergraduate degree in civil engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Excel

Word

Job description

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David Schaeffer Engineering Limited (DSEL) are looking for bright and motivated individuals that are eager to work at DSEL in the role of Junior Designer.

Designers at DSEL can 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 senior and intermediate 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 a Senior 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

What We Do

DSEL is an engineering consulting/technology firm located in Markham, Ontario in the business of subdivision design for over 25 years. We are industry leaders in the design of large residential subdivisions in the Greater Toronto and Ottawa area.

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
• Prepare designs for 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 Civil 3D models to determine earthworks strategies and calculate volumes of cut and fill
• Assist in preparation of hydraulic calculations relating to sewer capacities, open channels, and culverts
• Prepare engineering drawings with use of AutoCAD
• Prepare composite utility plans and aid in co-ordination with various utility consultants
• Co-ordinate & communicate with internal team members and other departments

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

What You Can Expect From Us

• A supportive place to work
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Wellness spending account
• Company events
• Work-from-home capabilities
• ravel and expense account for on-site activities

If this sounds like a fit for you, please send your resume, we look forward to hearing from you! We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design and Engineering

• Industries

  Civil Engineering and Housing and Community Development

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