AECOM
Civil CAD Designer
Halifax, NS, Canada
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 1 day ago
Project ManagementAutoCADSensorsGISLeadershipCollaborationCivil 3D
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About the role
- Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.
- There has never been a better time to be at AECOM.
- With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand.
Responsibilities
- Design municipal infrastructure using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and MicroStation.
- Lead road reconstruction, land development, stormwater management, and site plan design projects.
- Oversee lot grading design, surveying, and inspection/certification processes.
- Collaborate on complex data sets alongside other CAD and GIS technical staff.
- Ensure overall data quality and integrity throughout the design process.
- Prepare detailed civil design drawings and calculations.
- Generate documentation for design projects and comprehensive reports.
- Implement quality control procedures to maintain high standards.
- Conduct occasional construction site inspections to ensure compliance with design specifications.
- 4+ years of related experience in civil engineering CAD/design.
Requirements
- Design experience with surface grading, watermain, sewer pipe networks, and detailed design.
- Experience performing topographic surveys using various surveying equipment, including GPS and total station.
- The successful candidate will possess a robust understanding of civil engineering technology and demonstrate proficiency in Civil 3D CAD software.
Nice to have
- Civil 3D versions from 2016 to current, Bentley MicroStation V8i, InRoads, and OpenRoads.
- Experience creating base plans from collected survey data.
- Proficient in working with GIS data.
- Experience with scanning technology (LIDAR, photogrammetry, etc.) and point clouds.
- Expertise in quantity take-offs and cost estimating.
- Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available for this position.
- AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world.
- As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients' complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings.
Benefits
- AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees.
Company info
- At AECOM, we're delivering a better world.
- At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously.
- What makes AECOM a great place to work You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available for this position
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