Introduction

The Civil Engineering Designer plays a key role in supporting the development of engineering deliverables for infrastructure projects. This position performs technical tasks requiring intermediate knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices, with focus on creating and modifying site plans, grading designs, and utility layouts using advanced techniques in industry-standard design tools such as Autodesk Civil 3D and Bentley MicroStation.

What are you going to do

Job Summary

  • Under general direction, supports engineering and design teams by developing and modifying technical deliverables.
  • Apply foundational engineering principles and established design practices to create moderately complex design concepts and solutions.
  • Utilizes digital tools and design software (e.g., CAD, BIM, 3D modeling) to create, modify, and maintain technical documentation, drawings, and project deliverables.
  • Provides technical guidance and may offer directions to other engineering professionals and technicians to ensure quality and consistency across project outputs.

Key Responsibilities

  • Applies knowledge of standards, systems, document control, departmental guides, applicable codes and policies and procedures.
  • May review project requirements and accurately determine the correct format and contents of the required deliverables.
  • Proactively applies Quality Program to deliverables. Demonstrates personal accuracy and supports continuous improvement and change management efforts.
  • Reviews design inputs to ensure consistency. Assists in ensuring deliverables are in compliance with the specific codes and standards suitable for the project.
  • May apply basic engineering principles and established design practices in developing moderately complex design concepts and deliverables. Begins to apply judgment and make decisions with respect to deliverables and input interpretation.
  • Capable of handling difficult technical assignments within an area of expertise and can provide technical guidance to other professionals.
  • Performs design calculations, detailed material quantities and estimates, and records.
  • May review the deliverables of others.
  • May define work assignments and maintain schedules.
  • May program control systems or participate in other plant start-up activities associated with a specialized area of expertise.
  • Coordinates with other design group personnel to review and exchange project information necessary for design development.
  • May support field activities. Focuses on the needs of internal clients while utilizing an understanding of external client's main interests and drivers.
  • Proactively seeks and shares knowledge of latest technologies and processes.
  • May apply judgment and make decisions with respect to deliverables and input interpretation.

Essential skills and knowledge 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Diploma or Certificate required. Associates or Bachelor's Degree in Drafting or an Engineering Design Related Technology preferred.
  • Typically, a minimum of 5 years' related work experience.

Closing: July 15, 2026

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Vacancy reference: CR-289425

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Patrick Almeida

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