Civil Engineering Designer

Synectics Inc.


Date: 10 hours ago
City: Vancouver, BC
Contract type: Full time
Full Job Description

  • Our Client is a full-service Civil Engineering, Architecture, Planning, Environmental and Survey company, celebrating over 56 years of success in making sustainable communities a reality across Canada.
  • Over the five decades, they have grown into a multi-disciplinary firm of 350+ talented and dedicated professionals delivering innovative and practical design solutions, approval strategies, and project management services to our clients in BC, AB, and ON.
  • We are dedicated to nurturing our employees' growth and development, and providing a supportive environment with a strong emphasis on mentorship and professional development that ensures a rewarding career within our organization.
  • The Opportunity As a result of our expanded growth, an immediate opportunity currently exists in our Vancouver office for a Junior - Intermediate Engineering Designer/Engineer-In-Training to join our Public Sector group.
  • The successful candidate(s) will be required to prepare construction drawings/documents, assist in the coordination of design and specifications within the context of a multidisciplinary design team.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Prepare detailed design drawings (primarily using Civil 3D, and related applications) for a variety of assigned Land Development and Municipal engineering projects.
  • Preparing road design and final grading for urban residential development projects.
  • Developing engineering drawings and designs for land development and related water resources projects.
  • Participating in full-service design of Civil/Municipal engineering projects
  • Storm water management, site grading, sanitary sewer and water distribution system design for subdivision and land development engineering projects
  • Interpret topographic information required for design.
  • Perform site and lot grading.
  • Complete the technical analysis of municipal infrastructure components.
  • Prepare quantity take-offs and cost estimates.
  • Compile as-built records for design and record drawings; and
  • Prepare contract documents for project tendering and execute project design drawings.
  • Prepare Site Grading, Servicing, Erosion/Sediment Control Plans, Details and Notes in AutoCAD for Site Plan Application.
  • Prepare Functional Servicing and Storm water Management Reports in support of Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Application.
  • Prepare water/wastewater servicing calculations for proposed land development projects.
  • Prepare storm water management quantity and quality calculations.
  • Coordinate design with consultant team including but not limited to: architect, landscape architect, mechanical engineer, electrical engineer, traffic consultant, hydrogeologist, and geotechnical engineer.
  • Prepare formal response letters to approving agencies addressing development engineering comments.

Skills & Qualifications

  • Completion of Civil Engineering Degree from an Accredited Institution.
  • 3 years of land development and or municipal design experience;
  • Eligibility for Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) Designation or Applied Science Technologist (AScT)
  • Relevant internships;
  • Experience in Commercial, Subdivisions and Site Plan Design;
  • Strong work ethic and motivation to succeed;
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and;
  • Must be well organized to be able to prioritize multiple tasks and demonstrate a flexible approach to work assignments.

Benefits & Rewards

  • Comprehensive health benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, an employee assistance program, life insurance, AD&D and LTD
  • Education assistance program
  • Monthly health & fitness allowance
  • Group RRSP program & employer matching
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Equal opportunities for career growth and advancement within the organization
  • Fun social, team building events and professional development activities
  • A Culture that supports learning, collaboration, and work-life balance

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