Civil Designer

Position Overview

A respected BC-based civil engineering consultancy is seeking a Civil Engineering Technologist to join its growing Surrey team. The successful candidate will support municipal and land development projects throughout the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley, with a focus on civil design, drafting, project engineering support and field review.

This opportunity is well suited to a collaborative and motivated technologist who can take initial direction and progress toward working independently while continuing to develop their technical and project-delivery skills.

Further Responsibilities Include:

• Research, obtain, analyze and interpret existing infrastructure record information.
• Prepare existing infrastructure base plans and civil engineering design drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Support civil engineering design, analysis and calculations under the supervision of a Professional Engineer.
• Research applicable specifications and standards.
• Assist Project Engineers with project-management and delivery activities.
• Coordinate and communicate with clients, owners, municipalities, contractors and other project stakeholders.
• Coordinate with third-party utilities including BC Hydro, Telus and FortisBC.
• Work with architects, electrical engineers, geotechnical engineers, traffic engineers, environmental consultants and other disciplines.
• Support civil infrastructure scopes involving sewer, watermain, roads, grading and stormwater management.
• Conduct construction field reviews, field investigations and reconnaissance as required, and prepare field-review documentation.

Ideal Candidate Requirements':

• Civil Engineering Technologist or related civil engineering technology background.
• Relevant experience in municipal engineering and/or land development within the local BC market.
• Hands-on experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D and preparation of engineering drawings.
• Experience with sewer, watermain, roads, grading and stormwater-management design.
• Knowledge of civil construction, project execution, design requirements and specifications.
• Strong communication, organization and teamwork skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Valid BC Driver’s Licence.

Assets

• Familiarity with Master Municipal Construction Documents (MMCD) specifications.
• Experience completing construction field reviews for quality and conformance with design specifications.
• Local Lower Mainland / Fraser Valley project experience.
• Experience coordinating with municipalities, contractors, utilities and multidisciplinary consultants.

Why This Firm

• This is an opportunity to join a mid-sized, people- and service-focused BC consultancy that emphasizes leadership, innovation, engagement, entrepreneurship, value delivery and environmental stewardship.
• The position offers exposure to municipal and land development projects and room to develop toward greater independence and responsibility.
• RRSP Contribution Program
• Employee Profit Sharing Program
• Extended Health
• Flexible Health Care Spending Program
• Professional Development opportunities