Civil Designer (Intermediate)

Toronto, ON
Hybrid
Posted Oct 9, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level

Job summary

Develop, check, and deliver cable containment designs, drawings, and specifications, coordinating interfaces with transit project disciplines and ensuring compliance with applicable standards and project requirements. Review contractor submissions, contribute to design and hazard reviews, maintain project records, and provide technical support during construction and commissioning.

Job details

SYSTRA Canada is part of the SYSTRA group, an international consulting and engineering group, a world leader in the design of transport infrastructures. SYSTRA Canada is an engineering and consulting firm whose primary focus is to offer transportation solutions, whether for passengers or goods: feasibility studies of building a new railway line, increasing the capacity of the existing infrastructure, privatization of a railway. Understand better who we are by visiting www.systracanada.com. Context Systra is looking for a Civil 3D Design Specialist for the Cable Containment Design Team to join the new LRT Project in Ontario. Missions/Main Duties Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To developing and checking of the cable containment design and delivery. Supporting interfaces with Traction Power, Signaling, Communications, Civil/Structural, Trackwork, Stations/Architectural, and Utilities, ensuring physical and functional integration. Support the management of System Interfaces Be the Lead checker of the cable containment designs, drawings, and specifications. Ensure compliance with relevant standards, codes, and project requirements (CSA, OESC). Review contractor submissions including shop drawings, material approvals, method statements, and RFIs, providing timely technical responses and design clarifications. Attend project meetings and provide technical expertise. Participate in design reviews and hazard/interface workshops, providing containment input to support safe, buildable, and maintainable solutions. Identify risks and propose mitigation strategies. Maintain project records and ensure proper documentation. Provide technical support during construction and commissioning. Stay updated with latest communication technologies and best practices. Promote process improvements and innovation within the team. Profile/Skills About 5 Years Experience in Civil 3D design, with 2+ Years experience in Canadian Transit environment. Active modeling Experience with Civil3D Can work collaboratively with the Intermediate and junior Engineers/Specialists, and other disciplines. Familiar with codes such as AREMA. SYSTRA Canada is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values applications from all and offers employment equity based on the merits and abilities of candidates and personnel. Note: In this description, the masculine gender is used for easy reading purposes and includes the feminine. We use AI-enabled tools in our recruitment platform (iCIMS) for tasks like resume parsing and candidate matching. These tools do not make hiring decisions; all applications are reviewed by a human recruiter, and final decisions are made by our hiring team. For questions about our hiring process or AI tools, please contact [email protected]. Workplace Type Hybrid

What you’ll do

Requirements

The role calls for about five years of Civil 3D design experience, including at least two years in a Canadian transit environment, and hands-on Civil 3D modeling experience. Candidates should be familiar with codes such as AREMA and able to collaborate with engineers, specialists, and other disciplines.