Civil CAD Technician

Stantec; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec seeks a Civil CAD Technician to contribute to a wide range of water infrastructure projects in Richmond, VA. The successful candidate will use AutoCAD Civil 3D to create engineering designs and work within a team, ensuring project compliance and success. This position offers professional growth through diverse project involvement and internal education opportunities, situated in a company recognized as one of the best employers.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-5 years of related experience in civil design.
• Experience in municipal and urban development disciplines.
• Familiarity with Autodesk software considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Transform preliminary concepts into engineering designs using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Support civil design and drafting for various utility and industrial projects.
• Prepare cost estimates and tender documents.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational abilities

Education

Civil Technologist Diploma

Geomatics Technologist Diploma

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MS Office Suite

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Many of the world’s top engineers and scientists come together in our Water business because they view a community’s interaction with water a bit differently—as a single holistic system, rather than unconnected networks divided by jurisdictional boundaries. Working throughout the hydrologic cycle, we are delivering sustainable solutions to make sure water is where it should be and available when needed. Our experts guide our work with scientific rigor, an innovative spirit, and a vision for growth. Every day, we help communities improve, reuse, and protect this precious resource for future generations. Grow with us, H2O+U.

Your Opportunity

Stantec is a dynamic, people-centered environment that has been recognized by Forbes as one of the world’s best employers. Stantec has also been ranked as the fifth most sustainable company in the world (first in North America!) by Corporate Knights. Those achievements, along with our team of brilliant specialists, have helped the Water group to thrive in meeting the water supply and treatment needs for our clients and we are seeking a Civil CAD Technologist. Stantec’s Water Team is currently seeking an experienced and motivated individual to join our team as a Civil CAD Technologist. This role is ideal for someone looking to grow their design experience by working on a wide variety of private and public water infrastructure projects.

The successful candidate will have experience with Civil 3D, AutoCAD, and other technical software and will use their strong technical skills on a variety of design projects. We provide opportunities for professional growth and learning through project delivery and internal/external education. We are client focused and take great pride in providing value and contributing to the project success.

Your Responsibilities As Civil CAD Technologist

• Transform preliminary concepts and sketches into engineering designs and drawings using primarily AutoCAD Civil 3D, as well as other technical software as needed
• Processing the topographic data (from LiDAR, satellite, sonar, ground surveys, etc.) for use on the projects
• Providing civil design and drafting support for utility and industrial facilities and services, including buried and overland piping, pumping stations, water, sanitation, stormwater management, roadway design, site grading and drainage systems, and spill containment systems Coordinate with other team members to ensure schedules, budgets and quality control standards are achieved.
• Understanding and adhering to Stantec and client standards.
• Attend and participate in meetings
• Manage multiple tasks and jobs in a busy dynamic environment.
• Prepare cost estimates, tender documents, and reports
  
  

As the successful candidate you will possess the following:

• Strong communication skills, along with excellent interpersonal and organizational abilities and a willingness to work in a team atmosphere.
• Highly organized, have significant attention to detail, are able to prioritize multiple tasks and demonstrate a flexible approach to work assignments.
• Experience with MS Office Suite including Word, and Excel.
• Experience in the following considered an asset:- Autodesk Revit
• Autodesk BIM 360 and ProjectWise
• Autodesk Recap
  
  

Education and Experience

• A Civil Technologist Diploma, Geomatics Technologist Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience and familiarity with municipal, urban development and utilities disciplines and/or an education background in these areas
• Minimum 2-5 years of related experience, and a comprehensive knowledge of AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
  
  

Position will primarily work in an office setting; however, this position will require field work. Office environment involves working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Stantec offers flexible working arrangements to accommodate remote work, in office, or a combination thereof. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us.

Join us and redefine your personal best.

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Salary Range(s)

• Locations in VT, & Various CA, NY Areas - Min Salary $ 48,300.00 - Max Salary $ 65,100.00
  
  

The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.

Primary Location: United States | MA | Burlington

Organization: BC-2243 Water-US Delivery

Employee Status: Regular

Job Level: Nonmanager

Travel: Yes

Schedule: Full time

Job Posting: 17/06/2025 09:06:28

Req ID: REQ2500026E

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

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  Information Technology

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