Civil Designer, Land Development

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+, 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+ 

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

We are experiencing significant growth across our Western Canada offices, offering new and exciting complex projects that you will have the opportunity to shape and contribute to. We are actively seeking individuals who are eager to develop their skills, take on new challenges, and advance their careers within our organization.

We are looking for a Civil Designer, Land Development to join and grow our dynamic Infrastructure team in Calgary.  You will work closely with our local team of professionals, in a variety of functions, delivering projects including municipal infrastructure, roadway and drainage designs for both our public and private sector clients.

You will have the opportunity to take part in our hybrid work model which includes flexible work hours, working from home and in any of our offices in Calgary, Edmonton and Saskatoon.   

Primary Responsibilities 

• Work closely with project engineers and senior technical staff in carrying out and reporting on technical tasks requiring data collection, accuracy in calculations, completeness of data and adherence to prescribed standards and methods  
• Create and modify CAD drawings using Autodesk Civil 3D software.   
• Develop 3D models and contribute to digital assets for a variety of infrastructure projects.   
• Prepare site grading plans, underground sewer and watermain layouts, as well as erosion & sediment management plans.  Support construction teams with earthworks volume analysis, and material balance modeling.  Assist stormwater teams with overland, and minor-system models and drawings. 
• Adhere to quality control workflows and processes to ensure consistent quality deliverables 
• Communicate professionally with clients to create, update and issue construction documents for local developments  
• Comply with and contribute to a standardized and organized file management structure. that  
• Coordinate with other discipline engineers and technologists as part of a multidisciplinary team 
• Ensure drafting standards meet current design and Client standards, guidelines and other requirements.  

• Civil Engineering Technology diploma or equivalent combination of education and industry experience 
• Preference is for 2+ years experience in civil design 
• Strong organizational skills to plan, organize and implement work within a specified budget while meeting the project deadlines 
• Proficient in the use of Civil 3D and Bluebeam Software.  
• Familiarity with Autodesk Docs, ReCap, Infraworks, Bently products, or GIS software would be an asset. 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills along with excellent interpersonal abilities 

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

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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