Civil Designer / EIT – Technology & Innovation Lead

Job summary

Prepare civil concepts, construction layouts, planning drawings, and 3D models to support project delivery, constructability reviews, and construction sequencing. Lead practical technology and AI initiatives, support colleagues in adopting useful tools, and coordinate office technology needs with the external IT provider.

Job details

Our client, a Vancouver-based construction project delivery firm, is seeking an intermediate civil designer, technologist, or Engineer-in-Training who enjoys construction planning and finding practical ways to use technology. This role combines civil drawings and 3D modelling with the opportunity to lead AI adoption and other improvements across the business. Key Responsibilities: Prepare civil concepts, construction layouts, and planning drawings to support project delivery and constructability reviews. Develop 3D models to illustrate construction methods and sequencing, including bridge erection plans. Work with project teams to identify where AI, software, and improved workflows could make their work more effective. Lead technology initiatives from initial testing through implementation, helping colleagues adopt tools that prove useful. Serve as the firm’s point of contact for innovation and bring forward ideas that improve how projects are planned and delivered. Coordinate office technology needs, including meeting-room equipment and related infrastructure, in collaboration with the firm’s external IT provider. Ideal Candidate Requirements: 3+ years of experience in civil design, construction engineering, engineering consulting, or a related field. A civil engineering degree, civil engineering technology diploma, or related technical education. Engineers-in-Training and technologists are both encouraged to apply. Ability to prepare drawings using AutoCAD or a comparable platform. An interest in AI, 3D modelling, technology adoption, and practical process improvements. Initiative and sound judgment, with the ability to learn new tools and work with people across different parts of the business. SketchUp experience is an asset, although training can be provided. A professional engineering designation is an asset, but is not required. Why This Firm? Competitive base salary of $80,000–$120,000 per year, depending on experience, with flexibility for the right candidate. Hybrid work arrangement, with office staff generally working at least two days per week in the office. Extended health and dental benefits following the probationary period, plus eligibility for a discretionary annual bonus. Four weeks of vacation per year, statutory holidays, and additional paid holidays currently observed on Easter Monday and Boxing Day. Business laptop and either a company smartphone and plan or reimbursement of up to $55 per month for approved business use of a personal device. A growing organization with a strong reputation, Tier 1 clients, a solid project pipeline, and a great company culture. The opportunity to shape a new role and take the lead on practical technology improvements. Varied work across civil concepts, construction modelling, AI adoption, and project delivery. Professional development and room to grow with the firm. Interested candidates are encouraged to send their resumes in Word document format to alex.ciotoiu@torustalent.com. Due to the time-sensitive nature of this position, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Torus Talent and our clients are equal-opportunity employers.

What you’ll do

Prepare civil concepts, construction layouts, planning drawings, and 3D models to support project delivery, constructability reviews, and construction sequencing. Lead practical technology and AI initiatives, support colleagues in adopting useful tools, and coordinate office technology needs with the external IT provider.

Requirements

Candidates need at least three years of experience in civil design, construction engineering, engineering consulting, or a related field, along with a civil engineering degree, civil engineering technology diploma, or related technical education. They should be able to prepare drawings using AutoCAD or a comparable platform and have an interest in AI, 3D modelling, technology adoption, and process improvement; SketchUp experience and a professional engineering designation are assets but not required.

Benefits

• Extended Health Benefits • Dental Benefits • Discretionary Annual Bonus • Four Weeks Of Vacation • Statutory Holidays • Additional Paid Holidays • Business Laptop • Company Smartphone And Plan Or Monthly Device Reimbursement • Hybrid Work Arrangement • Professional Development

Listed skills

• SketchUp · Preferred
• AutoCAD · Preferred
• Cross-Functional Collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Civil Design
• Construction Planning
• AutoCAD
• Civil Drawings
• 3D Modelling
• Bridge Erection Planning
• Constructability Reviews
• Artificial Intelligence Adoption
• Technology Implementation
• Workflow Improvement
• Project Delivery
• SketchUp
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Initiative
• Sound Judgment

Job areas

• Engineering
• Construction
• Technology
• Management & Leadership