Cad Technologist - Design & Field

Company Description

We are a global architecture, engineering, planning, and technology firm defining the cities of tomorrow. By connecting design and technology, we change how people experience their built environment. We work across disciplines to create the intelligent systems, sustainable buildings, and efficient infrastructure that shapes the way people live, move, learn, and heal.

With over 36,000 people active in over 70 countries around the world, Arcadis understands what it takes to work locally and scale globally.

As a result of strategic growth, we have a fantastic opportunity to join a very collaborative group working alongside our team of land engineering team of civil engineers, technologists, and planners. This role incorporates both civil design and field responsibilities and will be involved in a variety of infrastructure projects (including site grading and servicing, utility coordination, road/lot design), primarily in and around Calgary. This team is an essential part of our Land Engineering practice and our ability to deliver excellent service to our clients. Be a part of a friendly, fast paced environment with plenty of room for career advancement, great benefits, and a strong team of professionals.

Most of the things you’ll be working on:

FIELD:

The successful candidate will provide a variety of field construction inspection and site survey services to support design and construction of municipal or regional infrastructure projects. These duties may include:

• Support site, as built and topographic surveys
• Participate in site inspection reports/monitoring
• Prepare all Construction Completion Certificate inspections
• Liaise with contractors for construction process and survey needs, address minor issues
• Establish/confirm quantities for progress claims, advise Area Manager of status
• Provide construction monitoring for QA/QC

DESIGN:

You will be working to complete designs from conceptual through to detailed design drawings, prepare various calculations and land development plans and communicate with a variety of stakeholders and approving agencies. Key responsibilities can include:

• Work with the CAD Team on projects with developing plans, section details and schedules
• Prepare conceptual, preliminary, and detailed cost estimates
• Prepare calculations, model creation and drawing production reviews
• Review project documents prior to issuance for scope and presentation, including checking for technical accuracy
• Complete all submission documents for approving agencies, ie, PAC, ARA, servicing requests
• Prepare construction survey staking plans and earthwork quantities
• Provide civil engineering design for urban residential development and municipal infrastructure

Qualifications

• Must be proficient using Civil 3D with good experience using MS Excel and Word are required
• Positive, “can-do” attitude with desire for continuous learning and developing
• Detail oriented as accuracy is essential
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to write effectively
• 1-4 years of Canadian experience related to civil design, civil model creation (using Civil 3D), drawing production AND exposure/experience in construction and/or civil engineering field projects
• CET Designation is preferred
• Superior interpersonal skills in dealing with team collaboration and stakeholder communication
• Diploma in Civil Technology, Engineering Design or Construction Management related field
• As short-term travel will be required periodically, must have a valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence

Additional Information

Our employees enjoy all the perks of a big office support system. You'll have direct access to management while benefitting from our enthusiastic and helpful organizational resources team. As a global architecture, engineering and technology design firm, Arcadis IBI Group also has offices across the country, continent, and world.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are proud to support the growth and equality of our people through initiatives like our Mentorship Program, Global Women's Network, and Diversity & Inclusion Council. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, race, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. We also like to have fun with regular office social events to enhance connection, interaction and local culture.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.