Engineering Designer, Land Development

R.V. Anderson Associates Limited • Burlington, ON

3d • CA$72,000 - CA$90,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

RVA is seeking a Civil Engineering Designer to join their Land Development team either in Halton or Niagara. The role will involve all facets of land development engineering including preliminary servicing studies, design of site servicing, grading, drainage & stormwater management, utility engineering, and construction related services.

Requirements

• Must possess a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from a recognized University.
• 0-7 years of relevant experience, preferably with an engineering firm.
• Eligible for P. Eng. Designation.
• A strong knowledge of Civil 3D.
• Excellent command of the English language and the ability to communicate proficiently, both verbally and in writing.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and in an interactive team atmosphere.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to develop positive relationships with staff, project team members and clients.
• Strong understanding of civil engineering principles and practices, with a focus on municipal systems.
• Strong analytical ability, attention to detail and familiarity with municipal design standards, codes, and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed site plans, grading plans, and servicing designs (watermain, sanitary sewer, storm drainage) for land development projects.
• Perform stormwater management calculations and prepare storm water management reports.
• Prepare functional servicing reports.
• Assist with quantity calculations and preparation of tender documents.
• Develop Civil3D surfaces and digital terrain models (DTMs) from topographic survey data and create pipe network layouts, profiles and corridors.
• Incorporate redline markups from senior engineers and project managers onto design drawings.
• Maintain, implement, and adhere to company CAD standards, templates, and layering conventions.
• Coordinate with clients, external and internal project teams to meet deadlines.
• Liaise with external stakeholders (i.e. municipalities) to secure permits/approvals.
• Undertake pre-design site reconnaissance.
• Assist with preparation of tender documents.
• Develop cost estimates, quantity take-offs, and assist with site inspections or as-built records.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages and performance-based bonuses
• Health, paramedical, vision, and dental coverage
• A flexible vacation policy that lets you determine your time off based on your other responsibilities and needs
• Top-up plans for new and expecting parents
• Firm-paid holidays, summer and winter breaks, and other leaves of absence that cover everything from extra family time, jury duty, or even completing a degree
• RVA Group Pension Plan with match
• Global Travel Assist Program that provides emergency out-of-country medical protection for you and your eligible family members on personal and business trips
• Access to a variety of free services (e.g., employee and family assistance programs, nutrition advice, caregiver support) and employee discounts (e.g., sports and entertainment tickets, major brands, insurance plans)
• Flexible and alternative work arrangements around core hours, including telecommuting and work-from-home options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level