We are seeking a detail-oriented Designer/ Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) with strong MicroStation experience to support the design and delivery of municipal infrastructure projects. You will prepare design and record drawings for watermains, sanitary and storm sewers, pumping stations, and roads, and contribute to contract specifications, cost estimates, and construction support. This role offers the opportunity to work both independently and as part of a design team on diverse municipal projects across Ontario.
Duties
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Prepare design and record drawings for municipal infrastructure projects, including watermains, sanitary sewers, storm sewers, pumping stations, and roads.
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Assist with the preparation of contract specifications and tender documents.
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Produce detailed AutoCAD, MicroStation, and Civil 3D design drawings, including plan/profile sheets for transportation and linear infrastructure.
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Review engineering drawings and municipal standards to ensure compliance with design criteria and record-keeping requirements.
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Conduct as-constructed surveys and review survey data using data collectors and portable GIS equipment.
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Prepare as-constructed drawings from field survey data and contractor submissions.
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Work both independently and within a design team to prepare complete design packages for municipal infrastructure projects, including water distribution, sanitary and storm sewers, stormwater management, road design, and utility coordination.
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Prepare engineering design calculations, technical reports, quantity take-offs, and cost estimates.
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Attend client and project meetings; prepare meeting minutes, agendas, and follow-up documentation as required.
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Provide construction-phase support, including submittal coordination, site review, payment certificates, and meeting notes.
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Perform other duties as assigned and appropriate for this position.
Qualifications
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Graduate of a 3-year college-level Civil Engineering Technologist program or a 2-year Civil Engineering Technician program.
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Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) or Technician designation with OACETT is preferred.
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0-7 years of relevant experience, preferably with an engineering firm.
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Demonstrated experience with AutoCAD, MicroStation, and Civil 3D for municipal design and drafting.
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Experience with sewer, watermain, and road reconstruction/renewal projects is preferred.
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Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and municipal standards.
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Experience conducting or supporting as-constructed surveys and using data collectors/GIS equipment in the field is an asset.
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Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
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Superior English communication skills, both oral and written, for reports, specifications, and client correspondence.
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Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with staff, clients, and contractors.
Compensation Range
The salary range for this position is: $60,000.00 - $85,000.00
Compensation for this role will be determined based on a variety of factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business needs.
Your better starts here
We don’t settle for less, and neither should you. As it happens, offering great benefits to our people is entirely possible: the numbers work out. Happy teams mean happy clients. It’s just that simple. From recruitment to flexibility, learning to leadership, wellness to inclusion, we give our people the tools they need to outperform in their careers and build lasting connections with our clients, our culture, and each other.
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Competitive compensation packages and performance-based bonuses
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Health, paramedical, vision, and dental coverage
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A flexible vacation policy that lets you determine your time off based on your other responsibilities and needs
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Top-up plans for new and expecting parents
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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
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RVA Group Pension Plan with match
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Global Travel Assist Program that provides emergency out-of-country medical protection for you and your eligible family members on personal and business trips
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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)
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Flexible and alternative work arrangements around core hours, including telecommuting and work-from-home options
Diversity, Inclusion, and Accommodations:
At RVA, we are committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate. RVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, colour, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, marital status, disability, or any other protected status. If you require any special accommodations, please advise Human Resources. Any information received relating to accommodations will be treated as confidential.
Recruitment Agencies
RVA welcomes interest by individual applicants. For resumes or applications submitted by agencies or recruiters with which RVA does not have an agreement in place, RVA will not pay any referral fee. Unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies or recruiters will be deemed to have been referred without fee or other charges.
At RVA, we use AI in our applicant tracking system to improve the efficiency and fairness of recruitment. Your application may be reviewed by both AI and our hiring team for a thorough evaluation.
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