Senior Civil Designer

Klohn Crippen Berger; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Annual reviews

Vacation policy

Paid OT

Flexible benefits

ESG initiatives

Job summary

Klohn Crippen Berger is seeking a Senior Civil Designer in Vancouver to lead civil design for heavy infrastructure, hydroelectric, and transportation projects. You will guide drafting teams, produce layout drawings, and ensure standards compliance across the project lifecycle.

The role emphasizes collaboration, mentorship of junior designers, and delivering high-quality civil design packages with Civil 3D and AutoCAD in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Diploma or diploma equivalent in civil engineering drafting/design.
• 10+ years of civil engineering design/drafting experience.
• Strong interpersonal, time management, organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of drafters and coordinate civil design across projects.
• Develop civil layouts, plans, and detail drawings through lifecycle stages.
• Ensure compliance with company and client drafting standards.

Skills

Leadership

English comms

Project coordination

Time management

Education

Diploma of Engineering Technology (Civil)

Diploma of Civil Engineering (Drafting/Design)

Tools

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

Autodesk AEC tools

Job description

Vancouver, BC

KCB is a multidisciplinary engineering, geoscience, and environmental consulting firm grounded in our values of Passion, Integrity, and Excellence. With teams across North America, South America, Australasia, and Europe, we bring together global technical knowledge, local insight, and a shared commitment to solving complex challenges that matter.

Today's challenges demand more than just technical knowledge; they require collaboration, creativity, and a deep understanding of the communities, industries, and environments that we support. At KCB, our team collaborates across regions and disciplines to bring practical thinking, technical excellence, and diverse perspectives to every project.

We are problem-solvers at heart. Our teams bring passion to complex challenges, integrity to every client relationship and excellence to the solutions we deliver for communities, industries, and future generations.

Guided by our long‑term ambition of Globally Connected Excellence and our purpose of Sustaining the Future, we work alongside our clients to deliver lasting solutions that strengthen resilience and benefit future generations.

The Opportunity

Klohn Crippen Berger Ltd.’s (“KCB”) Power and Transportation Group has an immediate opening for a Senior Civil Designer to join our Vancouver office. This role will work on heavy civil infrastructure projects, including Hydroelectric, Transportation, and Marine facilities. The successful candidate will work as part of a project team alongside accomplished managers, engineers, designers, and drafters.

You Will Have The Opportunity To

• Support a team of multidisciplinary project managers by providing leadership and guidance to their respective engineering, design, and drafting resources and project teams.
• Coordinate civil design, 3D models, and drawing production across a range of projects from hydroelectric facilities to linear infrastructure.
• Create civil layouts, plans, and detailed design drawing packages for the entire project lifecycle, from feasibility stage through construction and close-out.
• Interpret, support, and adhere to applicable company and client drafting standards.
• Work on all aspects of civil design for mining infrastructure and earthworks projects using Civil 3D, AutoCAD, and other Autodesk AEC applications.
• Review and approve civil design models, drawings, and specifications.
• Provide direction, guidance, and motivation to a team of civil drafters and manage drawing deliverable schedules, drawing quality, and drafting systems and standards.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior designers and team members.

What We Require

• Diploma of Engineering Technology (Civil), Diploma of Civil Engineering (Drafting/Design), or similar from a recognized technical institution.
• 10+ years’ experience in civil engineering design and drafting.
• Strong interpersonal, time management, and organization skills.
• High level of proficiency in the use of Civil 3D, AutoCAD, and other Autodesk AEC applications.
• Knowledge of earthworks and civil engineering in relation to hydroelectric facilities is an asset.
• Experience with BC Hydro CAD standards is an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team of drafters.
• Experience in team leadership roles with an interest in developing less experienced staff.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

The salary for this position is $95,000 - $120,000 per year. Salary is based on applicable experience, education, and skill level.

Along With Continued Career Development, KCB Offers

• Hybrid work opportunities
• Annual performance and salary review
• Vacation policy that aligns to your experience
• Paid OT, and sick days
• Flexible benefits, including RRSP, social, and mental well-being initiatives
• Dedication to World Economic Forum’s “Four Pillars” of Environment Social Governance framework, Governance, People, Planet and Prosperity

We are a global organization committed to developing a respectful workplace founded on the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion. We strive to be a workplace where our employees, clients, and the communities in the regions where we operate, feel valued and are treated equitably. We respect the uniqueness that makes you, you. We encourage applications from all qualified career seekers, regardless of gender, sex, religion, or nationality.

To learn more about projects you could be a part of check out Projects - KCB (klohn.com) for more details.

KCB is an award-winning multidisciplinary engineering, geoscience, and environmental consulting firm grounded in Passion, Integrity, and Excellence. With teams across North America, South America, Australasia, and Europe we collaborate globally to solve complex challenges.