Intermediate/Senior Transportation Designer/Drafter; Transportation Infrastructure – Highways & Field Services
Job in
Brandon, Manitoba, Canada
Listing for:
Dillon Consulting
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-03-13
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Civil Engineering, Engineering Design & Technologists, Structural Engineer, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Intermediate / Senior Transportation Designer / Drafter (Transportation Infrastructure – Highways & Field Services)
Responsibilities
Project Delivery (Design + Construction Support)
Serve as a key contributor – and, depending on experience, a design lead—supporting the development of functional, preliminary, and detailed design deliverables for transportation infrastructure projects.Prepare design drawings and models for projects that may include highways, interchanges, arterial roadways, intersections, roundabouts, multi-use trails, transit corridors, all-season roads, and airport ground infrastructure, along with other facilities of similar scope.Develop and maintain design components such as horizontal/vertical alignments, profiles, cross-sections, corridor/earthworks models, grading, drainage concepts/details, and roadway features (., signage and pavement markings as applicable).Produce and QC transportation drawing sets including plan & profile, typical sections, details, quantity summaries, and drawing lists – aligned with client and project CAD standards.Support compilation of deliverables suitable for internal review, client review, and tender-ready contract document packages.Coordinate closely with project managers, engineers, and technologists to ensure designs are practical, buildable, and meet project requirements.Coordinate with utilities, municipalities, approval agencies, and subconsultants to support design development and issue resolution.Support construction-phase services as needed (., responding to RFIs, supporting design clarifications, and assisting with as-built documentation and field coordination).Technical Leadership & Quality
Support and guide junior designers/drafters through task planning, technical direction, coaching, and day-to-day mentorship (scope dependent on experience level).Assist senior staff with quality control, design review support, and document management for drawings and related deliverables.Contribute to continuous improvement by refining internal drafting/design workflows, templates, and standards.Business Development
Contribute technical expertise to proposals and business development activities including inputs to RFPs/RFQs, project descriptions, resourcing assumptions, schedules, and technical approach.Support the development and maintenance of strong client relationships through high-quality delivery and effective communication.Travel to other Dillon offices and project sites as required.Learning & Development
Commit to ongoing professional development and continuous learning.Contribute to Dillon’s profile through participation in professional associations and committees (as aligned with role and interests).Qualifications
Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology (or related discipline).8+ years of progressive experience in transportation design/drafting (consulting experience preferred).. designation in Manitoba is an asset (or eligibility/intent to pursue designation is an asset).Strong attention to detail, organization, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while working within a collaborative team environment.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Experience
Proven experience producing transportation design deliverables for MTI and/or municipal roadway projects is a strong asset.Strong understanding of highway/transportation design principles, guidelines, and standards (., geometric design, corridor modeling, and typical roadway details).Demonstrated experience preparing plan & profile drawings, cross-sections, and detail sheets in accordance with project/client CAD standards.Experience with quantity take-offs and supporting estimating through model-based and drawing-based quantities.Proficiency with transportation design/drafting software, such as:
AutoCAD / Civil 3D proficiency is strongly preferred (typically required); candidates with advanced Bentley Open Roads/Micro Station experience may be considered in lieu of AutoCAD proficiency, with the expectation they can adapt to AutoCAD/Civil 3D workflows as needed
Bentley platforms (.,
Micro Station and Open Roads / In Roads ; familiarity with MTI Bentley workflows is an asset)
Trimble Business Center and/or GIS tools (asset, where applicable to coordination and data exchange)
Infra Works /…
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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