Civil Engineering Design and Drafting Technologist

Why join us?

SNC-Lavalin’s Geoscience and Infrastructure group offers consulting services in the following areas: Geotechnical, Geo-environmental, Transportation Design and Construction, Drainage Design and Construction, Urban & Rural Development, Waste Management, Hydrogeology and Water Resources, Environmental Risk Assessment, Contaminated Site Assessment and Remediation, Environmental Studies, Environmental and Social Impact Assessments, Air Quality and Green House Gas Emissions, Sustainability, Environmental Management and Planning, Geographic Information Systems.

Our commitment to excellence extends to our workplace where we offer a flexible work environment, competitive compensation and benefits, in-house training programs, a strong emphasis on health and safety, support for continuing education and professional development, and the opportunity to work with and learn from senior technical experts and professionals.

Working within a team of Drafting and Design professionals in either our Saskatoon or Regina office location, the successful candidate will be providing design and drafting services to Engineers and other technical employees.  This position will be of interest to someone possessing strong communication and excellent interpersonal skills.  The willingness and proven ability to work in a team atmosphere and the ability to take a flexible approach to work assignments is essential.  The incumbent will be highly organized and able to prioritize multiple tasks while demonstrating significant attention to detail.

How will you contribute to the team?

To perform this role successfully, the individual will be responsible for but not limited to the following:

• Preparing civil engineering design drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D for projects including infrastructure, geotechnical, geo-environmental, transportation, urban & rural development

• Preparing plan and profile, grading and cross-section drawings for roadways/dyke projects etc.

• Generate 3D surfaces, profiles, designs, and volume calculations from Survey and LIDAR data

• Preparing conceptual presentation drawings and report figures

• Preparing geological cross-sections

• Coordinating project drawings and survey data with project managers and technical staff

• Completing earthwork quantity analyses

• Assisting in the completion of technical design reports

• Maintain familiarity with available technologies (e.g., AutoCAD updates) and advise management of industry or other changes that may improve efficiencies or presentation of drawings or other visual renderings

What will you contribute?

• Drafting diploma or certificate in a related discipline, or equivalent education/training

• Experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D 2019 (or greater) is preferred

• Preferentially, 2-5 years of experience will be considered for a Junior or Intermediate position, however with the right qualifications, all levels of experience will be considered

• Experience supporting or completing; design drawing in support of civil engineering projects, environmental monitoring projects, slope stability analysis, air emissions analysis, hydrological, hydrogeological, or other environmental projects considered an asset

• Experience with field surveying concepts and techniques, GPS technology and survey software considered an asset

• Post Secondary education in Environmental Science, Hydrogeology, Geography, or related discipline also beneficial

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel

• Familiarity with sources of geo-spatial data in Western Canada will be considered an asset

• Must be able to work in a fast paced, multi-disciplinary consulting environment

• Experience in other CADD programs considered an asset

What we offer at SNC-Lavalin:

At SNC-Lavalin, you will enjoy competitive compensation, a safe and healthy work environment, and a full range of benefits (ie.: group insurance, retirement savings plan, share purchase plan, continuing education program, etc.).

Local Candidates will be preferred and no relocation package will be offered.

While SNC-Lavalin would like to thank all those that apply, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

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Founded in 1911, SNC-Lavalin is a global fully integrated professional services and project management company and a major player in the ownership of infrastructure. From offices around the world, SNC-Lavalin's employees are proud to build what matters. Our teams provide comprehensive end-to-end project solutions – including capital investment, consulting, design, engineering, construction, sustaining capital and operations and maintenance – to clients in oil and gas, mining and metallurgy, infrastructure and power. On July 3, 2017, SNC-Lavalin acquired Atkins, one of the world's most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies. http://www.snclavalin.com.