Civil Engineering Technologist

at  Arcadis

Arcadis is the world’s leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.
We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Diploma in Civil Technology or Engineering Design and Drafting is essential
• 5+ years of related experience
• Solid knowledge of AutoCAD, Proficient in Civil 3D (2020 and up)
• Strong understanding of Municipal Infrastructure
• Excellent organizational, computer and writing skills
• Experience with Bluebeam, Microsoft Excel and Word
• Experience with drafting and assisting on tender documents, technical specifications, schedule of quantities, and construction cost estimates would be an asset
• Excellent interpersonal skills/positive attitude and ability to work in a team atmosphere is required
• Registered as a Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) is required
• Driver’s license in good standing

ROLE DESCRIPTION:

Engineers & Technologists thrive on solving problems by putting their logic and creativity together. They are able to invent, explore, and question to enhance the areas around us. Arcadis engineers work in multiple disciplines and collaborate on larger initiatives. The Team has the opportunity to work on unique and leading-edge projects with a local focus to make a global difference.
Arcadis’ Kingston office is searching for a Civil Engineering Technologist to join its growing team.
This role sits within our global business area Places. We work with our clients around the world to create, support, and enhance smart, safe and sustainable places where people live, work, learn and thrive. Places impact on the quality of people’s lives. Whether new homes, shops, workplaces, schools and hospitals, manufacturing, research and development facilities, or data and distribution centers. People and communities thrive when the spaces in which they live, work, move and play are designed and managed in a way that best meets their needs.

ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Duties include design and drafting for the preparation of civil works drawings for land development projects including; subdivisions, commercial and industrial sites as well as public sector capital infrastructure projects including roads, transit, deep utilities, and streetscape projects
• Supporting existing field team in a range of field activities including the review and preparation of field data
• Assist with projects from developing plans, section details, schedules, and quantity take-offs
• Attend client, municipal, and authority meetings
• Completion of tasks received from Engineers
• Ability to resolve and/or communicate any technical issues that may arise
• Coordination of sub-consultants and municipal approvals
• Preparation of detailed construction drawings and details
• The provision of quality control on drafting, presentations, and design for any given drawing package