Civil CAD Technologist - Land Development & Infrastructure

Ottawa, ON
Hybrid
Posted Nov 6, 2026
1 position

$80,000 / year

Applications are currently unavailable for this posting.

Employment type: Full-time
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English

Job summary

Create preliminary and detailed civil design and construction drawings using AutoCAD and Civil 3D, supporting land development and infrastructure projects. Coordinate design information with multidisciplinary teams, assist with cost estimates, and participate in site inspections and surveys as needed.

Job details

Position: Civil CAD Technologist - Land Development & Infrastructure Location: West Ottawa - On-site Salary: $80,000 annually Posting Type: Open vacancy Benefits: Comprehensive benefits from the start of employment, three weeks of vacation, and an RRSP program Our client is seeking a Civil CAD Technologist who wants to develop their design skills across land development and public infrastructure projects. You'll work alongside engineers, technologists, planners, and landscape architects, with mentorship from colleagues across several disciplines. In this role, you'll turn engineering concepts into accurate drawings that support projects from early design through construction. The position is fully in office for the first year, with the possibility of a hybrid arrangement afterward. Key Responsibilities: - Create preliminary and detailed civil design and construction drawings using AutoCAD and Civil 3D - Support roadway, grading, drainage, watermain, and sanitary servicing designs - Coordinate drawings and design information with other project team members - Assist with construction cost estimates - Participate in site inspections and surveys when needed Qualifications: - Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology, including design coursework in storm and sanitary sewers, watermains, drainage, roadways, and grading - Three to five years of related civil CAD and design experience - Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Microsoft Office - Strong attention to accuracy and ability to organize work across multiple tasks - Clear communication skills and ability to work both independently and with a multidisciplinary team - Ability to work on site in West Ottawa for the first year - A C.E.T. designation, technical writing skills, and construction inspection or survey experience are assets This opportunity would suit a technologist who enjoys detailed civil design work and wants to keep building their skills with an experienced project team. Please send your resume in Word format to Ilse den Besten at ilse.denbesten@quantum.ca. REFER A PERM HIRE AND EARN A CASH BONUS! For details, click here. All applications are reviewed by our recruitment team, and hiring decisions are made by people. We may also use AI-enabled tools to support parts of the application review process. #ottsec

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires a diploma in Civil Engineering Technology with relevant design coursework and three to five years of civil CAD and design experience. Candidates should have working knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Microsoft Office, strong communication and organizational skills, and be able to work on-site in West Ottawa for the first year; a C.E.T. designation and inspection, survey, or technical writing experience are assets.