Engineering Technologist, Land Development (St. Catharines)

RVA is seeking an Engineering Technologist focused on Civil3D drafting to join their Land Development team. The primary responsibility is to produce, edit, and manage CAD drawings for land development projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed site plans, grading plans, and servicing designs (watermain, sanitary sewer, storm drainage) for land development projects.
• Develop Civil3D surfaces and digital terrain models (DTMs) from topographic survey data.
• Use Civil3D to 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.
• Undertake pre-design site reconnaissance.
• Assist with quantity calculations and preparation of tender documents.
• Assist in the preparation of functional servicing and stormwater management reports.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a civil engineering diploma program at an accredited college.
• 0‑7 years of relevant experience, preferably with an engineering firm.
• Excellent command of English, both verbally and in writing.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently and in an interactive team atmosphere.
• Understanding of civil engineering principles and practices, focusing on municipal systems.
• Experience with survey data processing, coordinate geometry, and as‑constructed drawing preparation.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop positive relationships with staff and project team members.
• Ability to identify design conflicts and work with senior engineers and project managers to develop solutions.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Civil 3D.

Benefits

• 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 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

The salary range for this position is: $60,000.00 - $85,000.00.

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.

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