Civil Designer

Surrey, BC
On-site
Posted Oct 8, 2026
1 position

$60,000–$80,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level
Application method: Direct apply is available

Job summary

Prepare civil engineering plans and design drawings, support engineering analysis and project delivery, and coordinate with clients, municipalities, utilities, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams. Conduct field investigations and construction reviews, document findings, and support infrastructure projects involving sewer, watermain, roads, grading, and stormwater management.

Job details

Position Overview A respected BC-based civil engineering consultancy is seeking a Civil Engineering Technologist to join its growing Surrey team. The successful candidate will support municipal and land development projects throughout the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley, with a focus on civil design, drafting, project engineering support and field review. This opportunity is well suited to a collaborative and motivated technologist who can take initial direction and progress toward working independently while continuing to develop their technical and project-delivery skills. Further Responsibilities Include: Research, obtain, analyze and interpret existing infrastructure record information. Prepare existing infrastructure base plans and civil engineering design drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D. Support civil engineering design, analysis and calculations under the supervision of a Professional Engineer. Research applicable specifications and standards. Assist Project Engineers with project-management and delivery activities. Coordinate and communicate with clients, owners, municipalities, contractors and other project stakeholders. Coordinate with third-party utilities including BC Hydro, Telus and FortisBC. Work with architects, electrical engineers, geotechnical engineers, traffic engineers, environmental consultants and other disciplines. Support civil infrastructure scopes involving sewer, watermain, roads, grading and stormwater management. Conduct construction field reviews, field investigations and reconnaissance as required, and prepare field-review documentation. Ideal Candidate Requirements': Civil Engineering Technologist or related civil engineering technology background. Relevant experience in municipal engineering and/or land development within the local BC market. Hands-on experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D and preparation of engineering drawings. Experience with sewer, watermain, roads, grading and stormwater-management design. Knowledge of civil construction, project execution, design requirements and specifications. Strong communication, organization and teamwork skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Valid BC Driver’s Licence. Assets Familiarity with Master Municipal Construction Documents (MMCD) specifications. Experience completing construction field reviews for quality and conformance with design specifications. Local Lower Mainland / Fraser Valley project experience. Experience coordinating with municipalities, contractors, utilities and multidisciplinary consultants. Why This Firm This is an opportunity to join a mid-sized, people- and service-focused BC consultancy that emphasizes leadership, innovation, engagement, entrepreneurship, value delivery and environmental stewardship. The position offers exposure to municipal and land development projects and room to develop toward greater independence and responsibility. RRSP Contribution Program Employee Profit Sharing Program Extended Health Flexible Health Care Spending Program Professional Development opportunities

What you’ll do

Requirements

The role requires a civil engineering technology background and relevant experience in municipal engineering or land development, preferably in the local BC market. Candidates should have hands-on AutoCAD Civil 3D and civil design experience, knowledge of construction and specifications, strong communication and organizational skills, and a valid BC driver’s licence.