Job Responsibility: Category Municipal Engineering Location Goderich

Company Overview

For close to 75 years, B. M. Ross and Associates Limited (BMROSS) has been providing engineering services to communities throughout southwestern Ontario from our offices in Goderich, Kincardine, Sarnia, and Mount Forest. Our engineering team includes more than engineers, technologists, planners and surveyors. It also includes problem-solvers, facilitators, and negotiators with a long-term vision; professionals that work together with our clients to find the best solution.

BMROSS specializes in providing engineering and planning support and services to small and medium-sized communities in southwestern Ontario. Our firm undertakes the following types of projects: design of water, wastewater, stormwater and transportation infrastructure, design of bridges, culverts and buildings, municipal studies, municipal development review, construction, project and contract management, environmental assessments, infrastructure planning, asset management, surveys and data management.

As a partner in the communities we work in, BMROSS has not just the dedication and experience, but also the means and motivation to see each job completed successfully. By taking a personal consultative approach, combined with experience and common-sense, we help provide the foundation that communities are built on - BMROSS is engineering better communities

We are looking for a civil engineering technologist for the following position:

Civil Drafting Technician / Technologist

This is an intermediate-level position for those with an interest in working on municipal water, wastewater, road, stormwater, and structural engineering projects. Intermediate technologists are mentored by senior technologists and engineers both in the field and the office.

How to Apply:

Send your resume and cover letter to @email

General job tasks include:

survey download, base plan preparation, and modelling.
design assistance with 3D modelling and CAD drawing preparation.
data compilation and quantity take-off using 3D models.

Typical municipal projects include urban road design, rural road design, storm sewer design, sanitary sewer design, watermain design and roads need studies.

Technical

Manage and prepare base plan drawings including coordination of download process, integration of survey data, collection of utility information, and topographic elevation modelling;
Work directly with surveyors to ensure accurate data collection and integration of information from a variety of sources including topographic surveys, aerial drone surveys, LiDAR, and satellite imagery;
Collaborate with our group of designers, engineers, and planners, and surveyors and prepare detailed 2D and 3D civil design drawings using AutoCAD / Civil 3D software;
Preparing technical figures for reports and engineering drawings for conceptual, tender, and construction packages.

Communication and Team Role

Participate in project meetings and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders as may be required through the drafting process;
Ensure quality assurance and control with adherence to company quality standards, processes, and best practices;
Continuous knowledge sharing, training, and mentoring to develop your skills and develop your career;

Job Requirements:

Required

Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or related field
Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D; experience with survey data processing is essential
3-8 years of experience in civil design drafting, ideally in a consulting or municipal environment
Strong understanding of engineering drawings and municipal/provincial standards
Excellent communication, organization, and teamwork skills

Additional Assets

CET registration or eligibility
Experience with additional design software (e.g., Bluebeam Revu)
Familiarity and experience using field survey equipment (GPS, total stations)
Previous work on municipal infrastructure projects

Job Location:

Position is available in our Goderich location.

Benefits

BMROSS offers competitive wages, with salary increases based on performance and cost of living
3 weeks vacation to start
Sick leave and personal leave
Vision and dental health spending account
Comprehensive benefit plan
RRSP matching plan
Continuous training and professional development
Payment of professional membership fees

Civil Drafting Technologist