Drainage 3D Modeller
The role involves preparing detailed 2D and 3D civil design drawings and technical documentation for stormwater drainage and infrastructure systems. You will collaborate with engineers to translate design sketches into precise models while ensuring compliance with local standards and project specifications.
- Hybrid
- Toronto, ON
- Posted Jul 31, 2026
- 1 position
Job summary
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: Arcadis is seeking a Drainage Design 3D Modeler to prepare detailed engineering drawings and documentation for civil infrastructure and stormwater drainage systems, and to develop 3D models using Civil 3D and OpenRoads. This role supports engineers in the design and delivery of projects across transportation, residential, commercial, and public infrastructure sectors. Role accountabilities: In this role, you will be responsible for preparing detailed 2D and 3D civil design drawings using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or OpenRoads. Your work will include developing drainage layouts, earthworks, road designs, transit corridors, and utility alignments to support a range of infrastructure projects. You will also play a key role in producing accurate technical documentation that supports the design and delivery process. You will be instrumental in developing and updating stormwater drainage plans, storm sewers, culvert details, detention basins, and erosion control layouts. A key part of your responsibilities will involve translating engineers’ design sketches and calculations into precise technical drawings and 3D models, while ensuring compliance with local standards, codes, and project specifications. In addition, you will assist with quantity take-offs and provide basic cost estimation support to help inform project planning and delivery. Collaboration is central to this role. You will work closely with engineers, surveyors, and other drafters to ensure drawing accuracy and resolve design conflicts, while maintaining organized drawing records, file revisions, and document control protocols. You will also participate in project meetings and design reviews, and support the preparation of as-built documentation by updating redline drawings based on site feedback to ensure final records accurately reflect completed work. Qualifications & Experience: * Degree in Civil Engineering * 4+ years’ experience in civil design, with a focus on drainage or linear infrastructure projects * Proficient in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, OpenRoads, Revit, and related design/drafting software * Familiarity with hydrologic and hydraulic design principles and stormwater modeling concepts * Knowledge of relevant local and provincial design standards (or equivalent) * Strong attention to detail and ability to interpret engineering sketches and specifications * Good communication skills and ability to work in a team-oriented environment * Experience with GIS, 1D, 2D, and 3D design and modeling 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. #LI-AL5
What you’ll do
The role involves preparing detailed 2D and 3D civil design drawings and technical documentation for stormwater drainage and infrastructure systems. You will collaborate with engineers to translate design sketches into precise models while ensuring compliance with local standards and project specifications.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a degree in Civil Engineering and possess at least 4 years of experience in civil design or linear infrastructure projects. Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and OpenRoads is required, along with a strong understanding of hydrologic and hydraulic design principles.
Other relevant skills
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- Civil 3D
- OpenRoads
- AutoCAD
- Revit
- Stormwater modeling
- Drainage design
- Hydrologic design
- Hydraulic design
- Technical documentation
- Quantity take-offs
- Cost estimation
- GIS
- Civil engineering
- Infrastructure design
- Earthworks
- Utility alignment
- AutoCAD Civil 3D
- OpenRoads (Civil Design Software)
- Document Control
- Drainage Design
- Quantity Take-Offs
- Curiosity
- 3D Modeling
- Autodesk Revit
- Civil Design
- Civil Engineering
- Communication
- Cost Estimation
- Design Elements And Principles
- Project Planning
- Detention Basin
- Drawing
- Engineering Drawings
- Erosion Control
- Hydrology
- Storm Drains
- Stormwater Management
- Sustainable Design
- Technical Documentation
- Technical Drawing
- Team Oriented
- Detail Oriented
Job areas
- Engineering
- Construction
- Consulting
- Transportation
- 3D Modeler
- Civil / Architectural Designer / Drafter
- Draughtspersons
- Architectural and Civil Drafters
Additional details
- Minimum education
- Bachelor’s degree
- Minimum experience
- 4+ years
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
