CAD Designer
Strong communities don’t just happen—they’re built. They’re creatively imagined, collaboratively planned, and readied to face tomorrow with optimism. We’re driving the future of Community Development. Our experts lead their fields, collaborating on projects that are as technically challenging as they are impactful, creative, and fulfilling. We’re a place where you can apply your passion—and find endless opportunities to help make communities more equitable, resilient, and livable.
Your Opportunity
An opportunity exists in our Ottawa, ON office for a highly motivated new graduate for CAD Designer - Land Development Technologist/Engineering Graduate. As the successful candidate, you possess a strong desire to create new high quality communities and site developments through your participation in a motivated design team setting.
Your Key Responsibilities
You will report to a Project Manager and have design responsibilities that include:
- Preparing preliminary and detailed grading and servicing design drawings, for Subdivision, Commercial and Institutional land development projects
- Formulating earthwork quantity analysis and soil management processes (erosion and sediment control)
- Preparing complete submission packages, supporting calculations, cost estimates, project schedules, and other duties
- Preparing / assisting with construction tender/contract documents
- Coordinating design components with other disciplines, and possible work with other offices (possibly involving some travel)
- Collecting field data to support engineering and water resources projects
- Providing design ideas and solutions and perform preliminary quality control of construction documents
- Assisting with construction site inspections and meetings
- Assisting with resolution of technical issues on construction sites
Your Capabilities and Credentials
As the successful candidate, you are a self-motivated individual with strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, and take pride in your work.
- A comprehensive working knowledge and experience with Civil 3D
- Familiarity with subdivision, site plan and/or municipal engineering drawings
- Knowledge of the local geographic area and area municipality design standards is an asset
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD Map and GIS is an asset
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word & Excel is an asset
Education and Experience
- Minimum 1 year experience in a design or contract admin role within a land development or construction environment
- A graduate of a College or University program, ideally in civil technology /civil engineering or related field
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.
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