Job Description

Summary:#hiring #drafting #geomatics #surveying #Civildesign #Edmontonjobs:Come Grow with Us!Established in 1949, Midwest Surveys is an employee-owned professional land surveying firm providing geomatics deliverables designed for oil & gas, utility, construction, and municipal applications through our ten offices in Saskatchewan, Alberta, and British Columbia. We focus on building lasting relationships with clients by providing industry-leading project solutions that are customer-centric and technology driven. Our success is defined by engaged employees, unbending safe work practices, loyal clients and doing the right thing.We are currently looking for a Civil Designer in our Edmonton location. Edmonton is the capital city of Alberta, situated on the North Saskatchewan River, known for its natural scenery, food, history, and facilities. It is home to Fort Edmonton Park, Canada\'s largest living history museum, and West Edmonton Mall, North America\'s largest shopping mall. Other notable attractions include the Royal Alberta Museum, the Muttart Conservatory, Alberta Legislature Building, Art Gallery of Alberta, Edmonton Valley Zoo, Alberta Railway Museum, and many other natural and man-made attractions. Click to learn more about what the city of Edmonton has to offer.APPLICANT MUST BE AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN CANADA. This position requires daily attendance to either our Edmonton or Calgary office location.In this role, you will be responsible for preparing grading designs, as-built and 3D models using GIS/CAD software on Windows platform stations. Your duties will include and are not limited to:

• Producing accurate and detailed drafting products using AutoCAD Civil 3D and other related modelling programs
• Analysis and creation of surfaces with the use of spatial data such as Lidar, Terrestrial Scanner and other survey formats
• Prepare site grading, road, pipeline corridor and pad facility designs
• Prepare As-built plans
• Compare site designs with as-builts
• Calculate earthwork volumes
• Understanding survey plan content
• Understanding layers, line types and individual client requirements
• Using multiple communication tools, interacting regularly with internal and external clients to deliver optimal product

What we offer:

• Employer paid benefits package includes a flexible health spending account, extended health coverage, prescription coverage, emergency travel, life insurance, wellness fund, personal/sick days, and Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee Education Assistance Program supports a culture of continuous learning, professional development, and opportunities for career advancement.
• Generous vacation policy.
• Employee recognition program.
• Ample free parking with convenient access to major thoroughfares and city transportation.
• Compassionate employer who welcomes you to bring your whole self to work.
• Outstanding work environment that focuses on teamwork and collaboration.

What you offer:

• A diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or Geomatics with 5+ years of experience in site grading, pad and road design, and 3D computer modelling.
• Highly proficient with AutoCAD Civil 3D, global mapper and terrestrial scanning software used for modelling oil and gas facilities is considered an asset.
• Experience in the survey industry, oil and gas, and the municipal drafting industry is preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and projects

If you are looking to further your career in Civil Design and think we are the right organization for you, we want to hear from you!

Midwest Surveys