Civil Engineering Technologist – Land Development

Arcadis

Civil Engineering Technologist preparing civil works drawings for land development in Calgary. Collaborating with clients and managing CAD team projects within a leading consultancy firm.

Posted 4/30/2026full-timeCalgary • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$66,000 - CA$99,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
Lead and assist the CAD Team with projects from developing plans, section details, schedules, and quantity take-offs
Attend client, municipal, and authority meetings
Completion of tasks received from the 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 oversight of drafting and design output from junior engineers and technologists, which may include project management for the coordination and delivery of a complete, detailed design drawing package
The provision of quality control on drafting, presentations, and design for any given drawing package

Requirements

What you’ll need

Diploma in Civil Technology or Engineering Design and Drafting is essential
5 years of related experience
Solid knowledge of AutoCAD
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
Proficient in Civil 3D (2020 and up)
Registered or the ability to become registered with ASET is required

Benefits

Comp & perks

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

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Hard Skills & Tools

civil works designdraftingquantity take-offstechnical specificationsconstruction cost estimatesAutoCADCivil 3Dtender documentsschedulesquality control

Soft Skills

organizational skillswriting skillsinterpersonal skillsteamworkcommunicationproblem-solvingleadershipproject managementattention to detailpositive attitude

Certifications

Diploma in Civil TechnologyDiploma in Engineering Design and DraftingRegistered with ASET