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AECOM Civil Engineering CAD Designer in Kitchener, Ontario
Company Description
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Job Description
AECOM is actively seeking a Civil Engineering CAD Designer for immediate employment in Kitchener, ON. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of civil engineering technology, be proficient using Civil 3D CAD software, be proficient using surveying equipment including GPS and total station, and have proven experience in the surveying/design/inspection of municipal infrastructure. They will be expected to work within a team environment and be able to communicate effectively with other project team members and customers. They will have a high level of initiative, motivation, and display drive, energy and enthusiasm for getting things done. The successful candidate will be expected to support in the delivery of infrastructure to customers primarily within the municipal water, wastewater and stormwater sector.
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
Design for municipal infrastructure using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and MicroStation
Road reconstruction, land development, stormwater management and site plan design
Lot grading design, surveying, and inspection/certification
Working on complex data sets in conjunction with other CAD and GIS technical staff
Ensuring overall data quality and integrity
Prepare civil design drawings and design calculations
Prepare quantity takeoffs and cost estimates for civil projects
Prepare documentation for design projects and reports
Undertake quality control procedures
Assures that engineering related issues are promptly relayed to the Project Manager for action and follows up to assure timeliness of resolution efforts
Occasional construction site inspection
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology (or equivalent)
2+ years of related experience in municipal civil engineering CAD/ design
Design experience with surface grading, watermain, sewer pipe networks, and detailed design
Experience working with AutoCAD and Civil 3D
Experience performing topographic surveys using a variety of surveying equipment including GPS and total station
Certified or eligible for certification as a C.E.T. and a member of the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists
Proficient with MS Office Suite
Excellent attention to detail
Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, contractors and clients
Comfortable working in a multi-disciplinary environment
Preferred Qualifications
Civil 3D 2016 to current versions.
Bentley Microstation V8i
Experience creating base plans from collected survey data
Experience working with GIS data
Experience working with scanning technology (LIDAR, photogrammetry, etc.) and point clouds
Experience in road reconstruction design, land development, lot grading, stormwater management
Experience with quantity take-offs and cost estimating
Good time management skills
Construction inspection experience
Additional Information
- Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available for this position.
Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $55,000.00 - $75,000.00.
About AECOM
AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity
You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
ReqID: J10107699
Business Line: Water
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: Canada
Career Area: Engineering
Work Location Model: Hybrid