Intermediate Designer-Land Development Job at Urban Watershed Group

Urban Watershed Group Brampton, ON

Urban Watershed Group Ltd. (UWGL), is recognized for, and specializes in creative and innovative site and civil engineering solutions for planners, developers and public sector clients. The team includes environmental, municipal and water resources engineering and information technology specialists affiliated with the GREENLAND® Group of Companies. For more information regarding Urban Watershed Group Ltd. or any of the Greenland Group of Companies, please refer to our website at www.grnland.com.

UWGL is currently seeking an Intermediate Designer to join its land development engineering team in either our Collingwood, Caledon East or Mississauga office. A hybrid remote work schedule is available with 2-3 days onsite. Some occasional travel between office locations is required.

Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate and complete the design and drafting of engineering drawings for residential and commercial/industrial site plans and subdivisions, in accordance with applicable municipal specifications and within fixed work-hour budgets.
  • Have the ability to design complex storm and sanitary sewer systems, delineate drainage areas, design road and site grading, design water distribution networks, and prepare earth work quantities using Civil 3D software.
  • Incorporate Low Impact Development (LID) techniques and hydrogeological requirements into the design.
  • Assemble, assess and incorporate municipal design standards, utility layouts, topographic surveys and related reference material in preparing designs.
  • Provide conceptual sketches of designs and information on design elements.
  • Prepare preliminary and detailed quantity take offs and cost estimates.
  • Attend meetings as required with Clients, Municipal Agencies and other Consultants.
  • Prepare proposals and related project budget forecasting/management.
  • Conduct periodic site inspections and interact with construction field staff and contractors to ensure compliance with drawings and specifications.

Qualifications:

  • Registered as a Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T) or Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) qualified to practice in Ontario;
  • Strong proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D;
  • Working knowledge of municipal design requirements and processes within the Province of Ontario;

Experience:

  • 5 years industry experience (minimum).
  • Site Plan and Subdivision design, cost estimating, specification preparation, and contract administration projects in Ontario.
  • Design and construction of municipal infrastructure (roads, water distribution, sanitary sewer conveyance, storm drainage and intersection improvements) and rehabilitation projects in Ontario.
  • Preparation of Storm Water Management (SWM) Reports in support of Site Plan and Subdivision Design applications.
  • Sound knowledge of urban land planning process, Ontario's review agency requirements (Federal, Provincial, Municipal, and Conservation Authority), including the Environmental Assessment process.
  • The applicant shall demonstrate acceptable experience in construction site inspection.

Skills:

  • Well-developed communication skills, both oral and written.
  • Excellent organizational, problem-solving, self checking and analytical skills.
  • Creative and innovative thinker with sound technical aptitude and capabilities.
  • Ability to establish effective working relationships with colleagues, associates, and clients.
  • Ability to effectively multi-task and work in a fast paced, high change environment.
  • Good initiative and attention to detail.
  • Meet deadlines within budget.
  • Expected to manage work with minimum supervision on multiple projects.

We offer a professional working environment and culture as well as a competitive salary package.

The Greenland Group is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process. If contacted regarding this competition, please advise the interview coordinator of accommodation measures you may require during our selection process. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially. The Greenland Group supports diversity, equity and a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. Personal information contained in applications will be used for recruitment purposes and collected as per Freedom of Information (F.O.I.) And Protection of Privacy Act, 1987.

While we thank all applicants, only those contacted for an interview will be acknowledged.

Finally, we encourage all reputable employment placement agencies to contact us and execute agreeable terms in advance in order to introduce qualified applicants for priority consideration.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $85,000.00-$95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking
  • Paid time off
  • Wellness program

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

  • Signing bonus

Education:

  • Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:

  • AutoCAD: 5 years (required)
  • Civil 3D: 3 years (preferred)
  • Site Plan and Subdivision design, cost estimating: 5 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

  • Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) (preferred)
  • Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T) (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Caledon East, ON




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