Civil Engineering Technologist

Job Description

Engineers thrive on solving problems by putting their logic and creativity together. They are able to invent, explore, and question to enhance the areas around us. Arcadis engineers work in multiple disciplines and collaborate on larger initiatives. The Team has the opportunity to work on unique and leading-edge projects with a local focus to make a global difference.

Arcadis’ Kelowna, BC office is searching for a Civil Engineering Technologist to join its growing team.

This role sits within our global business area Places. We work with our clients around the world to create, support, and enhance smart, safe and sustainable places where people live, work, learn and thrive. Places impact on the quality of people’s lives. Whether new homes, shops, workplaces, schools and hospitals, manufacturing, research and development facilities, or data and distribution centers. People and communities thrive when the spaces in which they live, work, move and play are designed and managed in a way that best meets their needs.

Role accountabilities:

• Duties include design and drafting for the preparation of civil works drawings for land development projects including; subdivisions, commercial and industrial sites as well as public sector capital infrastructure projects including roads, transit, deep utilities, and streetscape projects
• Lead and assist CAD Team with projects from developing plans, section details, schedules, and quantity take-offs
• Attend client, municipal, and authority meetings
• Completion of tasks received from Engineers
• Ability to resolve and/or communicate any technical issues that may arise
• Coordination of sub-consultants and municipal approvals
• Preparation of detailed construction drawings and details
• The oversight of drafting and design output from junior engineers and technologists which may include project management for the coordination and delivery of a complete detailed design drawing package
• The provision of quality control on drafting, presentations, and design for any given drawing package
  
  

Qualifications

Qualifications and Experience:

• Diploma in Civil Technology or Engineering Design and Drafting is essential
• 5+ years of related experience
• Solid knowledge of AutoCAD
• Excellent organizational, computer and writing skills
• Experience with Bluebeam, Microsoft Excel and Word
• Experience with drafting and assisting on tender documents, technical specifications, schedule of quantities, and construction cost estimates would be an asset
• Excellent interpersonal skills/positive attitude and ability to work in a team atmosphere is required
• Proficient in Civil 3D (2020 and up)
• Registered or ability to become registered with ASET or ASTTBC is required
  
  

Additional Information

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging:

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are proud to support the growth and equality of our people through initiatives like our Mentorship Program, Global Women’s Network, and Diversity & Inclusion Council. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, race, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

We request applicants submit a RESUME highlighting relevant work experience; please limit PDF files to 10MB. For design related roles, we also require a portfolio to review. We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

As part of Arcadis selection process, candidates may be requested to consent to background checks relevant to the role under consideration for, prior to receiving a job offer (as applicable under state law). These could include: work references, education and credential confirmation, employment verification, identity check, credit report, criminal offence, drug testing and driver’s license record.

Join Arcadis. Create a legacy.