Design Technician

Job DescriptionGHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents.Job DescriptionGHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents.GHD Design empowers transformation at the speed of change. The way we design and build the environment around us changes everything. Through the power of commitment, we innovate for positive impact, catalyse creativity and foster collaboration to build a better physical world, together. We imagine a more integrated built environment, one that embodies your values and those you are building with and designing for, while also making our shared future more sustainable.With you, GHD Design is creating a better built world for generations to come.GHD's Engineering Design Organization
is seeking a
Civil Design Technician
in GHD’s
Vancouver, Edmonton, or Calgary
office.In an ever-changing world, it requires creativity and innovation to stay ahead.We’re seeking the curious, those who are stimulated by fresh thinking and a desire to shape our communities in new, positive ways.As part of a truly global team, working on complex and rewarding projects, you'll be at the forefront of driving change.See what the power of commitment can do for you.Working with an energetic and high-performing team, this position offers a variety of opportunities and will see you involved in:
Producing conceptual design, detailed design, and related drawings for a wide variety of sites, including linear utility modelling, site grading and site servicing plan modelling/design, road and rail corridor design and modelling, and transit stations.Oversee or produce design work in an integrated 3D environment that focuses on quality and meets or exceeds company and industry quality standardsApplying technical knowledge and coordination skills to solve problems on complex multi-disciplinary projectsAct as a technical lead for a defined scope of workCoordination with multiple business groups within GHD, subconsultants and external agenciesContribute to the development of proposalsBeing a trusted mentor to more junior team members with the potential to supervise their performance and career developmentWho are we looking for?Experience in creating conceptual and detailed design models and producing related drawings for civil design projectsCarried out project coordination or project management tasks, including project planning, scheduling, financial controls, monthly reporting, deliverable tracking and team coordinationWorking as a team, receiving mentorship and guidance from Senior staff, and providing mentorship and supervision and oversight of Junior staffLarge and small team collaboration. Communication with other disciplines, sub-consultants, municipalities, utility companies, stakeholders and clientsExtensive experience of using corridor and pipe network module in Civil 3D.Extensive experience with 3D model development, completing design, general arrangement drawing production, redlining, annotating and drafting.Experience and working knowledge of AutoTURN or Autodesk Vehicle trackingStrong experience with geometric design, including alignments, profiles, corridor modeling, and cross section developmentUnderstanding of geometric design principles i.E. TAC Geometric Guidelines, BC Supplement to TAC, Master Municipal Construction Documents (MMCD), BC Manual of Standard Traffic Signs and Pavement MarkingsAssist with the development of specifications, cost estimates, technical reports and tender documentsCoordinate with the design team to achieve quality deliverables within the established schedule and budgetExperience in design delivery within both conventional and alternative project delivery models is considered an assetWhat you will bring to the team:5-10 years of civil design and modelling experiencePost-secondary education in Civil EngineeringProfessional Engineer/Technologist registered or eligible for registration in Alberta or British ColumbiaOutstanding interpersonal communication skills (both oral and written), with the ability to interact effectively within all levels of the organization in a collaborative fashionExperience managing multiple tasks while maintaining a high degree of attention to detail in a demanding consulting environmentAbility to prioritize tasks and delegate work in order to meet required deadlines while complying with procedures and best practices.Experience with Construction Administration & Inspection are considered assetsInterest or experience with new design tools and technologies such as BIM platforms, design programming, visualizations and automation are considered assetsThe salary range for this position is $79,035 - $131,725.The posted salary range represents the expected hiring range for GHD locations in its major city centres.Ranges may vary for positions in other locations.At GHD, base salary is determined by your skills, experience, qualifications and work location.We are committed to offering competitive compensation and adhere to all relevant pay transparency legislation.The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in recruiting is just getting started and may be used during the process to improve efficiency and fairness. Your application may be reviewed by both AI and our hiring team. While AI supports some steps through the process, all final hiring decisions are made by humans.As a diverse and inclusive organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, GHD will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.#J-18808-Ljbffr