Senior Civil Designer Hydropower · Vancouver ·

Klohn Crippen Berger Consultoria Ltda; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Annual reviews

Vacation policy

Paid OT

Flexible benefits

ESG four pillars

Job summary

Klohn Crippen Berger Ltd. in Vancouver, BC, is seeking a Senior Civil Designer to join the Power and Transportation Group on heavy civil infrastructure projects. The role involves leading civil design, drafting, and coordinating 3D models with a multidisciplinary team.

You will mentor junior designers, review drawings, ensure CAD standards, and deliver packages from feasibility through construction. The position offers hybrid work, a competitive salary in CAD, and ongoing career development.

Qualifications

• Diploma and/or degree in civil engineering drafting/design or related field.
• 10+ years’ experience in civil engineering design and drafting.
• Strong communication, time management, and organizational skills.
• High proficiency with Civil 3D, AutoCAD, and Autodesk AEC tools.
• Knowledge of earthworks and hydroelectric facilities is a plus.
• Experience with BC Hydro CAD standards is an asset.
• Proven ability to lead a team of drafters and mentor staff.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil design, 3D models, and drawing production across projects.
• Create layouts, plans, and detailed design packages throughout the project lifecycle.
• Interpret and enforce company and client drafting standards.
• Review civil design models, drawings, and specifications.
• Provide direction and motivation to a team of civil drafters and manage schedules.
• Mentor junior designers and help develop less experienced staff.

Skills

Leadership

Civil design

3D modeling

Drafting

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

Team mentorship

English communication

Education

Diploma of Civil Engineering (Drafting/Design)

Diploma of Engineering Technology (Civil)

Tools

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

Job description

Senior Civil Designer

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.