Engineering Technologist, Land Development

R.V. Anderson Associates Limited • Waterloo, ON

4d • CA$60,000 - CA$85,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

RVA is seeking an Engineering Technologist, with a focus on Civil3D drafting, to join their Land Development team. The primary focus of the role is to produce, edit, and manage CAD drawings for the Land Development projects.

Requirements

• Must be a graduate of civil engineering diploma program at an accredited college.
• 0-7 years of relevant experience, preferably with an engineering firm.
• Excellent command of the English language and the ability to communicate proficiently, both verbally and in writing.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently and in an interactive team atmosphere.
• Understanding of civil engineering principles and practices, with a focus on municipal systems.
• Experience with survey data processing, coordinate geometry, and as-constructed drawing preparation.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to develop positive relationships with staff and project team members.
• Ability to identify design conflicts and work with senior engineers and project managers to develop solutions.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Civil 3D.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed site plans, grading plans, and servicing designs (watermain, sanitary sewer, storm drainage) for land development projects.
• Develop Civil3D surfaces and digital terrain models (DTMs) from topographic survey data.
• Use Civil3D to 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.
• Undertake pre-design site reconnaissance.
• Assist with quantity calculations and preparation of tender documents.
• Assist in the preparation of functional servicing and stormwater management reports

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
• Education Level: Associate degree