Senior Civil Technician

Ecora Consultants Ltd.; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering consultancy in Kelowna is seeking a highly experienced Senior Civil Technician to join their team. This role involves leading the preparation of detailed engineering drawings for various projects, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring high standards of quality control and design accuracy. Candidates should have at least 8 years of experience in municipal infrastructure or land development and be proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D. The position offers a great opportunity for those looking to advance their career in the civil engineering field.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive experience in municipal infrastructure or land development consulting.
• Strong experience with quality assurance and control on drawing standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed engineering drawings for land development and municipal projects.
• Coordinate drawing production schedules to meet project deadlines.
• Mentor junior staff on best practices and drafting standards.

Skills

Expert-level proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D

Strong knowledge of MMCD

Experience with vehicle tracking software (e.g., AutoTurn)

Education

Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or equivalent

Registered or eligible for registration as an AScT with ASTTBC

Job description

Position Overview

Ecora is seeking a highly experienced Senior Civil Technician (T5) to join our Civil Engineering team. At the T5 level, you are not just a drafter; you are a technical lead. You will be responsible for taking complex municipal and land development projects from conceptual design through to detailed construction drawings with minimal supervision.

In this role, you will act as a key bridge between the engineering team and junior technical staff, ensuring high standards of quality control, design accuracy, and efficiency in our Civil 3D workflows.

Key Responsibilities

• Advanced Design & Drafting
• Lead the preparation of detailed engineering drawings for land development and municipal infrastructure projects (subdivisions, roadworks, site servicing, sanitary/storm sewer systems, and water mains).
• Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D to its full potential for surface modeling, corridor design, pipe network creation, and volume calculations.
• Resolve complex grading and servicing challenges independently before bringing them to the Project Engineer.
• Project Management Support & QA/QC
• Coordinate the drawing production schedule to meet project deadlines and budgets.
• Perform rigorous Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) reviews on drawings produced by junior technicians (T1–T3) to ensure adherence to Ecora standards and municipal bylaws.
• Assist in the preparation of quantity take-offs, cost estimates, and contract documents (MMCD standards).
• Mentorship & Leadership
• Act as a technical mentor for junior staff, providing guidance on Civil 3D best practices and drafting standards.
• Troubleshoot software issues and help maintain/improve the company's CAD standards and template library.
• Liaise with external utility providers, municipalities, and clients to resolve technical design queries.

Qualifications

• Education: Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or equivalent.
• Designation: Registered (or eligible for immediate registration) as an AScT (Applied Science Technologist) with ASTTBC.
• Experience: 8+ years of progressive experience in municipal infrastructure or land development consulting.
• Technical Mastery:
• Expert-level proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D (styles, data shortcuts, assemblies, gravity/pressure networks).
• Strong knowledge of MMCD (Master Municipal Construction Documents) and local municipal design guidelines.
• Experience with vehicle tracking software (e.g., AutoTurn) and stormwater modeling is an asset.