Civil Engineering Technologist

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 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.

Role description:

We are seeking a Civil Engineering Technologist to join our Land Development team. This position is well suited to a motivated technologist who has established experience in civil engineering design and is ready to take on increasing responsibility for the design and delivery of urban residential development and municipal infrastructure projects.

The successful candidate will work closely with engineers, designers, project managers, clients, municipalities, utility providers, and other consultants throughout the design and construction process. The role combines hands-on civil design and drawing production with project coordination, cost estimating, field support, and client interaction.

Role accountabilities:

As a Civil Engineering Technologist, responsibilities will include:

- Provide civil engineering design and technical support for urban residential land development and municipal infrastructure projects.

- Complete engineering calculations, develop design models, and prepare and review engineering drawings.

- Prepare plans, profiles, cross-sections, details, schedules, and other technical documentation required for project delivery.

- Support the design of municipal servicing, roadways, grading, drainage, and other land development infrastructure.

- Assist with project design development from preliminary concepts through detailed design and construction.

- Review drawings and technical documents for accuracy, completeness, constructability, and compliance with applicable requirements prior to issuance.

- Coordinate engineering drawings and design requirements with other disciplines, utility providers, municipalities, and external consultants.

- Prepare construction survey staking plans and associated earthwork quantity calculations.

- Prepare conceptual, preliminary, and detailed construction cost estimates.

- Assist with subdivision and development submissions, including supporting documentation required for approvals.

- Support construction activities through site visits, field reviews, coordination, and resolution of design-related issues.

- Coordinate maintenance inspections and supporting documentation associated with construction completion and final acceptance.

- Attend client, project, and site meetings as required.

- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with clients, contractors, municipalities, and project stakeholders.

- Take responsibility for the civil design and coordination of assigned projects or project components, with support from senior technical staff and project managers.

- Support and mentor junior CAD/design staff by providing technical direction and reviewing drawing production.

- Prepare supporting documentation for regulatory and municipal submissions, including items such as approval applications, servicing requests, and other project-specific documentation.

- Assist with the preparation of earthworks management plans and other construction planning documents.

- Complete assigned project tasks efficiently while maintaining quality, schedule, and budget expectations.

Qualifications & Experience:

The ideal candidate will have:

- A Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology, Engineering Design and Drafting Technology, or a related discipline.

- Eligibility for or current designation as a Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) is preferred.

- Approximately 5 years of relevant civil engineering experience, preferably within land development and municipal infrastructure.

- Demonstrated experience with municipal servicing, roadways, grading, drainage, and urban residential land development design.

- Strong civil design, model development, and engineering drawing production skills.

- Experience preparing plans, profiles, cross-sections, details, and construction drawings.

- Strong understanding of civil engineering drawing standards and quality-control practices.

- Experience with construction cost estimating, earthwork quantities, and construction support is an asset.

- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet project deadlines.

- Strong written and verbal communication skills.

- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.

- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary project environment.

- A positive, accountable approach to work and a willingness to take increasing ownership of project delivery.

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

The salary range for this position is $71,000-$106,000. The base salary represents Arcadis’ hiring range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as location, skills, experience, and qualification for the role.

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