Junior/Intermediate Civil Engineering Designer

Arcadis•Ottawa, ON

1d•CA$76,000 - CA$114,000•Onsite

About The Position

Arcadis is seeking a motivated Civil Engineering Designer to join their Transportation team in Ottawa. This role offers an opportunity to advance an engineering career while contributing to diverse highway, roadway, and utility infrastructure projects. The designer will work within Design & Engineering teams to create iconic and ground-breaking structures and spaces. The role primarily supports municipal roadway, highway, and transportation infrastructure projects throughout Ontario, with potential involvement in utility and linear infrastructure assignments. As part of a multidisciplinary team, the designer will support the planning, design, and delivery of impactful projects, gaining hands-on experience and mentorship from senior engineers. This position is ideal for an early-career engineer eager to develop technical skills, gain project exposure, and grow in a collaborative environment. The team focuses on delivering sustainable transportation solutions that improve mobility, connect communities, and support growing cities through innovative engineering and digital design.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or College diploma in Transportation Planning, Civil Engineering, or Engineering Technology with a focus on Transportation or Municipal.
3 to 5 years of experience in roadway, municipal, or transportation infrastructure design. Relevant co-op, internship, or academic project experience will be considered.
Experience with at least one of the following design platforms: AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, or OpenRoads Designer (ORD).
Ability to prepare engineering drawings, 3D models, quantities, and basic design calculations.
Prepare and assist in developing designs in accordance with applicable municipal, provincial, and industry standards, including TAC, OTM, MTO Design Supplements, and City of Ottawa standards.
Participate in field investigations, site visits, traffic observations, utility verification, and data collection activities to support project delivery.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and teamwork abilities.
Demonstrated enthusiasm for learning, professional development, participation in transportation infrastructure projects and strong attention to detail.
Versatility to work both independently and in a group setting in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent time management skills to meet deadlines.
Ability to perform regular quality control checks of the design.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of multiple design platforms (AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, or OpenRoads Designer) is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Prepare functional, preliminary, and detailed designs covering all aspects of civil engineering, including grading, drainage, utility layouts, and construction specifications.
Coordinate with the CAD standards group to maintain drafting and modeling standards.
Collaborate with other design disciplines for effective integration of multidisciplinary inputs and resolution of interface issues.
Prepare engineering drawings, plans, profiles, cross-sections, and 3D models using Civil 3D, MicroStation, and OpenRoads tools.
Assist with quantity calculations, cost estimates, design reports, preparation of contract documents, and as-built drawings.
Participate in field investigations, site visits, and data collection activities.
Support roadway geometric design, grading, drainage, utility coordination, traffic staging, surface creation, corridor modeling, and quantity calculations under the guidance of senior engineers.
Contribute to municipal roadway, active transportation, transit, and major transportation infrastructure projects across Ontario.