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Civil CAD Designer

Halifax, NS, ca💼 Full-time🗓 2026-07-30 → 2026-09-26

Core

Design municipal infrastructure including road reconstruction, land development, stormwater management, and site plans using civil engineering CAD tools.

Role type

Mid-level IC Civil CAD Designer

Builds

Municipal water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure designs and documentation

Domain

Civil Engineering / Municipal Infrastructure

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> infrastructure

Required skills

AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, GPS surveying, total station operation, surface grading design, pipe network design, quantity takeoffs, cost estimating, quality control procedures

Preferred skills

Bentley MicroStation V8i, InRoads, OpenRoads, GIS data integration, LIDAR/photogrammetry scanning, point cloud processing, advanced road reconstruction design

Technologies

AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, InRoads, OpenRoads, GPS, Total Station, LIDAR, Photogrammetry

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; Conduct quantity takeoffs and cost estimates for civil projects; 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

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC

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