Project Designer

4 weeks ago


Peterborough, Canada Collage HR Full time
Project Designer - Civil Engineering Tech

D.M. Wills Associates Limited is in search of a Project Designer/Civil Engineering Tech in our Transportation Department.

Reporting to the Department Manager you will provide design services for the completion of engineering design assignments for private and public sector clients. You may also be in the field for various types of pre-engineering investigations and/or inspections, or surveying.

This job is well suited for a Civil Engineering Technology graduate with a passion for engineering and a desire to learn.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Creating contract drawings using AutoCAD, InRoads and Civil 3D design software for highway and road related projects
  • Drafting technical reports.
  • Completing field reviews.
  • Preparing cost estimates and quantity calculations.
  • Civil Engineering Technician/Technology Diploma.
  • Strong knowledge of AutoCAD and AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or InRoads
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent work ethic and ability to work on several projects or issues simultaneously.
  • Excellent time management skills to meet project timelines.
  • General knowledge of Ontario Health and Safety Act
  • General knowledge of various design standards and requirements, such as OPSS and OPSD.

Work Culture

At Wills, our partnerships with our team members, clients and community are rooted in respect and are fostered through a work environment that is committed to supporting, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion.

We value smart work and promote work-life balance for employees through our flexible work options. We also provide a social and professional work environment that supports personal and professional goals for all team members. We are socially conscious and strive to make in difference in the communities where we live and work.

Why this Job Matters

The work we do has a direct impact on the safety and mobility of our friends, families, and the people of Ontario every day. This is a responsibility that we take very seriously. Daily activities and decisions by our various teams have a direct impact on the people that use the infrastructure we assess/design, both locally and provincially, making it important to have top talent.

What You Will Gain

As a Project Designer/Civil Engineering Tech, you will gain hands-on design experience in the civil consulting engineering environment. You will have the opportunity to apply the engineering design skills developed to date, as well as advance your knowledge of engineering design theory, practical applications, and societal implications of our engineering work.

Depending on your interests and motivation, this job can provide an opportunity for a broad-based experience.

At Wills, we form partnerships with our staff, our clients, and the public to create solutions that work for today’s complex problems.

Wills offers a competitive compensation package with comprehensive benefits and merit-based bonuses for performance and tenure. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

If you are a goal oriented, highly motivated, and self-directed individual who is looking to join a successful team, Wills is interested in speaking with you.

If interested, please submit a cover letter and resume.

We sincerely thank all candidates for their interest, however, please note that only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Throughout the selection process, accommodations are available to candidates upon request, please advise us if you require accommodation.

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