Civil CAD Designer

AECOM•Halifax, NS

1d•CA$60,000 - CA$85,000•Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM is actively seeking a Civil CAD Designer for immediate employment in Halifax, NS. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of civil engineering technology, be proficient in Civil 3D CAD software, be confident using surveying equipment including GPS and total station and have proven experience in the surveying/design/inspection of municipal infrastructure. The Civil CAD Designer will be expected to work within a team environment and be able to communicate effectively with other project team members and customers. The successful candidate will be expected to support in the delivery of infrastructure to customers primarily within the municipal water, wastewater and stormwater sectors.

Requirements

Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology (or equivalent).
2+ years of related experience in 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 TechNova (Society of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists of Nova Scotia).

Nice To Haves

4+ years of relevant experience in municipal civil engineering CAD/ design.
Civil 3D 2016 to current versions, Bentley Microstation V8i, Inroads, OpenRoads.
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.

Responsibilities

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.