Senior Civil CAD Designer

2 days ago


Kitchener, Ontario, Canada CIMA+ Full time

Welcome to a commitment to sustainable development you can relate to.

Welcome to people with an inspiring vision of the future and challenge seekers.

At CIMA+
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you'll find a place where your ideas and perspectives are welcomed and encouraged. In both the field and at the office, you'll get plenty of opportunities to reach your full potential in an environment that's engineered for people.

We are a firm 100% owned by its employees and we value a collaborative and entrepreneurial mindset. You will have the flexibility to manage your work on your own terms and the opportunity to work on projects you can relate to.

Welcome to CIMA+

Job Description

CIMA+'s Infrastructure team combines top-notch skills with an intimate understanding of the local community to deliver customized infrastructure services for municipalities and real-estate developers. We have delivered hundreds of projects across Canada, including innovative solutions for the full spectrum of water and wastewater assets, on time and on budget.  We support clients from start to finish, whether for building brand new or assessing, repairing, and expanding on existing infrastructure. Join us and immerse yourself in a dynamic, innovative, and collaborative environment where you'll make a real impact. Together, we'll push boundaries and go above what's expected of us to meet the challenges of tomorrow and engineer a better world

CIMA+ is currently seeking applications for the position of Senior CAD Designer /Technologist to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the development of multidisciplinary municipal functional, preliminary, and detailed design plans in the areas for roadways, intersections improvements, and active transportation facilities, all in a team-based environment working collaboratively to deliver a wide range of municipal transportation engineering projects.

This role can be based in either our London or Kitchener office

Primary Responsibilities

  • Prepare conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design drawings and assist with quantity takeoffs and cost estimates associated with municipal infrastructure projects such as new and/or the rehabilitation of regional arterial roads, collector roads, local roads, and bike trails.

  • Assist in the integration of multi-disciplinary input into the design process from specialists in areas such as traffic engineering, transportation safety, structural engineering, stormwater management, water/wastewater process, geotechnical engineering, and environment/ecology.

  • Coordinate with utility stakeholders and regulatory agencies and prepare materials for inclusion in permit application packages to secure approvals.

  • Ensure that the projects needs are met in a timely and effective manner.

  • Work under the direction of Senior Staff and collaborate with CADD staff working within the group.

  • Review shop drawings and other contractor submittals for compliance with construction documents.

Qualifications

  • Civil Technician or Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) with 7-10 continuous years of relevant experience, preferably from a consulting engineering office environment in Ontario.
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Microstation, InRoads or OpenRoads along with strong computer software skills in AutoCAD Civil 3D, Word, Excel, and Bluebeam.
  • Familiarity with TAC standards, OPS, OTM along with various Municipal & Regional design and drafting standards (City of London, City of Kitchener, Region of Waterloo).
  • Well-developed written communication skills with the ability to integrate illustrations and diagrams into written materials to communicate technical information to a variety of audiences.
  • Organized and Motivated Team player with excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and projects.

At CIMA+, we value diversity of talent and perspective. You think you can add value, but don't meet all the job requirements? We invite you to apply, because everyone has something unique to offer. The outstanding talents that choose to join us at CIMA+ soon realize that we go all out to encourage them to grow. We look forward to hearing how you can contribute to our success.

Why choose CIMA+? Because we offer you:

  • Comprehensive Group Benefits available from day one for all permanent employees working at least 20 hours per week
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program
  • Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with up to 4% employer contribution
  • As an employee-owned company,
    an annual opportunity to purchase shares for all employees
  • Flexible work schedule in a hybrid work mode
  • Work/Life balance policy across Canada
  • 3-5 weeks of vacation, based on years of relevant experience
  • Tailored training to improve your existing skills

Additional Information

CIMA+ uses an applicant tracking system that includes an automated match score feature. However, this score is not used to screen, assess, or select applicants. All hiring decisions are made through human review.

Ethics and integrity are fundamental values at CIMA+. That is why we are committed to ensuring equal access to resources and opportunities for candidates, regardless of their identity (race, ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, socio-economic status or background, etc.).​

In keeping with the principles of employment equity, we encourage all applications, including, but not limited to, those from women, Indigenous people, people with disabilities and visible minorities. We also encourage candidates to complete the self-identification form when applying for employment.​

Accommodations are available on request. Your Business Partner will process your request.

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