Principal Civil Designer - Mining, Minerals and Metals

WorleyParsons; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 138,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm is seeking a Principal Civil Designer for their Vancouver office. The role involves creating civil design drawings and models, supervising junior designers, and coordinating with other engineering teams. Candidates should have strong Civil 3D and AutoCAD skills, along with a diploma in Engineering Design and Drafting. The salary range for this position is between $138,334 and $159,084, reflecting experience and location.

Qualifications

• Recent project experience with Civil 3D and AutoCAD.
• Ability to work independently and manage a team on major projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare civil design drawings and 3D models based on project data.
• Supervise junior designers and coordinate with other disciplines.
• Perform site visits and provide technical support to the project team.

Skills

Strong working knowledge of Civil 3D

AutoCAD experience

Problem-solving skills

Leadership skills

Education

Diploma in Engineering Design and Drafting or equivalent

Job description

Job Description - Principal Civil Designer - Mining, Minerals and Metals

Company: Worley

Primary Location

Vancouver, British Columbia

Job Details

Schedule: Full-time, Employment Type: Employee

Building on our past. Ready for the future
Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts. We partner with customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their assets.

Purpose:
We are currently recruiting for a Principal Civil Designer - Mining, Minerals and Metals. Our team includes world-class experts and dynamic go-getters. This is a full-time position based in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare civil earthwork design drawings and 3D models based on engineering information, site data, and Customer requirements for:
  • Site earthwork planning and development.
  • Site grading and drainage.
  • Access roads and facilities infrastructure.
  • Stormwater management plans including design of retention and detention ponds, lift stations, controlled discharge.
  • Sumps, pipeline corridors, pumphouse and substation pads.
  • Terminal storage facility secondary containment.
  • Underground utilities (culverts, subdrains).
• Supervise, guide, and mentor junior and intermediate designers.
• Coordinate with other disciplines.
• Perform site visits for field checks if needed.
• Coordinate with the Civil/Structural engineering team.
• Provide technical support to project team.
• Coordinate with and gather information from other disciplines, with knowledge of the impact of other disciplines design data on civil design.
• Prepare civil Material Take-Offs.
• Prepare as-built drawings, design and detail new components from previous designs, implement the preparation of specifications, design computations, drawings, models, and perform volumetric calculations.

What you will bring:

• Strong working knowledge of Civil 3D and AutoCAD with recent project experience.
• Successful candidates will be self-starters with an aptitude for problem solving, the ability to work independently or as a member of a team. You must bring strong and effective leadership skills to this role and be capable of managing a team within a major project.

Education – Qualifications, Accreditation, Training:

• A diploma in Engineering Design and Drafting or equivalent.

The salary range for this position is $138,334 to $159,084. Please note that the application of the pay band is determined by factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.

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