Company Description

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At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

AECOM is actively seeking a talented CAD Designer for immediate employment in AECOM’s Kitchener, Ontario office.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Work both independently and within a design team to prepare private infrastructure projects for residential subdivision and industrial/commercial developments. Specific tasks include design of new roads, upgrades/modifications to existing roads, design of infrastructure components such as sewage collection, water distribution, site grading, earthworks, and stormwater management.

• Opportunity to lead and coordinate various site and land development projects

• Attend project coordination meetings and liaison with various public and private stakeholders

• Design of storm and sanitary sewers, water supply systems, roads, and site grading with creative emphasis to come up with design alternatives and propose value engineering

• Support Contract Administration department as required including shop drawing reviews

• Preparation of Letter of Credit (LC) calculations and subsequent letters including tracking all LC reductions

• Design for municipal infrastructure including plans, profiles, sections, earthworks calculations and drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D and BIM Software

• Working on complex data sets in conjunction with other CAD and GIS technical staff

• Assure that engineering related issues are promptly relayed to the Project Manager for action and follows up to assure timeliness of resolution efforts

• Ensuring overall data quality and integrity

• Assist with redlines/revisions for in-progress and completed designs.

• Ability to effectively manage design time and coordination to deliver projects

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• College accredited diploma plus 2+ years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Strong AutoCAD Civil 3D design experience including modelling of corridors, surfaces, and pipe networks with the ability to visualize and communicate using BIM models.
• Demonstrated experience with designs including surface grading, road corridors, water and sewer pipe networks for land development projects including residential subdivisions and industrial/commercial site developments.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3-year College Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology

• Certified or eligible for certification as a C.E.T and a member of the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT)

• 4+ years of related design experience including modelling of corridors, surfaces, and pipe networks with the ability to visualize and communicate using BIM models.

• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, contractors, and clients

• Excellent attention to detail

• Comfortable working in a multi-disciplinary environment

• Proficient with MS Office Suite

• Experience using BIM360, ProjectWise, Microsoft Teams/ SharePoint or other document management software

Additional Information

• Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available for this position.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.