Engineering Designer, Land Development

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Do you love to develop and share great ideas? Do you believe your insights can drive people forward? Do you appreciate working with others and building on mutual successes? Perfect. We do, too.

As an employee-owned company, we foster a culture where our people can thrive – and by thrive, we mean a place where you can share your ingenuity, express your difference, and grow in your very own way. Whatever your area, no matter your grade, your unique skills and perspective will help drive change from operations to the C-suite, across a wide of range of projects and channels.

Are you ready to build a future that’s uniquely yours? Join our award-winning team and make a difference that defines you.

RVA is seeking a Civil Engineering Designer to join their Land Development team either in Halton or Niagara . The role will involve all facets of land development engineering including preliminary servicing studies, design of site servicing, grading, drainage & stormwater management, utility engineering, and construction related services.

Duties

• Prepare detailed site plans, grading plans, and servicing designs (watermain, sanitary sewer, storm drainage) for land development projects.
• Perform stormwater management calculations and prepare storm water management reports.
• Prepare functional servicing reports.
• Assist with quantity calculations and preparation of tender documents.
• Develop Civil3D surfaces and digital terrain models (DTMs) from topographic survey data and create pipe network layouts, profiles and corridors.
• Incorporate redline markups from senior engineers and project managers onto design drawings.
• Maintain, implement, and adhere to company CAD standards, templates, and layering conventions.
• Coordinate with clients, external and internal project teams to meet deadlines.
• Liaise with external stakeholders (i.e. municipalities) to secure permits/approvals.
• Undertake pre-design site reconnaissance.
• Assist with preparation of tender documents.
• Develop cost estimates, quantity take-offs, and assist with site inspections or as-built records.

Qualifications

• Must possess a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from a recognized University.
• 0-7 years of relevant experience, preferably with an engineering firm.
• Eligible for P. Eng. Designation.
• A strong knowledge of Civil 3D.
• Excellent command of the English language and the ability to communicate proficiently, both verbally and in writing.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and in an interactive team atmosphere.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to develop positive relationships with staff, project team members and clients.
• Strong understanding of civil engineering principles and practices, with a focus on municipal systems.
• Strong analytical ability, attention to detail and familiarity with municipal design standards, codes, and regulations.

Your better starts here

We don’t settle for less, and neither should you. As it happens, offering great benefits to our people is entirely possible: the numbers work out. Happy teams mean happy clients. It’s just that simple. From recruitment to flexibility, learning to leadership, wellness to inclusion, we give our people the tools they need to outperform in their careers and build lasting connections with our clients, our culture, and each other.

• Competitive compensation packages and performance-based bonuses
• Health, paramedical, vision, and dental coverage
• A flexible vacation policy that lets you determine your time off based on your other responsibilities and needs
• Top-up plans for new and expecting parents
• Firm-paid holidays, summer and winter breaks, and other leaves of absence that cover everything from extra family time, jury duty, or even completing a degree
• RVA Group Pension Plan with match
• Global Travel Assist Program that provides emergency out-of-country medical protection for you and your eligible family members on personal and business trips
• Access to a variety of free services (e.g., employee and family assistance programs, nutrition advice, caregiver support) and employee discounts (e.g., sports and entertainment tickets, major brands, insurance plans)
• Flexible and alternative work arrangements around core hours, including telecommuting and work-from-home options

Compensation Range

The salary range for this position is: $72,000.00 - $90,000.00

Compensation for this role will be determined based on a variety of factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business needs.

Diversity, Inclusion, And Accommodations

At RVA, we are committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate. RVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, colour, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, marital status, disability, or any other protected status. If you require any special accommodations, please advise Human Resources. Any information received relating to accommodations will be treated as confidential.

At RVA, we use AI in our applicant tracking system to improve the efficiency and fairness of recruitment. Your application may be reviewed by both AI and our hiring team for a thorough evaluation.