CAD Designer, Engineering Support Roads & Watercourse Crossings

Position: CAD Designer, Engineering Support for Roads & Watercourse Crossings
Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Civil 3D Designer with a strong background in CAD, Civil 3D, LiDAR processing, and 3D civil modeling. This role focuses on the technical leadership, development, and delivery of geomatics and civil design products related to:

• Roads and access development
• Watercourse crossings
• Culverts, bridges, and arch structures
• Surface water management and drainage modeling

The successful candidate will lead high-volume, technically dynamic projects and ensure deliverables meet engineering, environmental, and regulatory standards.

About Us

Woodlands North Inc. is a leading environmental consulting firm specializing in ecological restoration, environmental inventory, and spatial analysis. With offices in Edmonton and Whitecourt, and operations across Alberta, we support clients in the energy, forestry, and infrastructure sectors. Our team is committed to safety, technical excellence, and delivering practical, regulatory-compliant solutions for environmental and civil challenges throughout the province.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Project Delivery

• Lead geomatics and CAD production for civil infrastructure and watercourse crossing projects
• Process and analyze LiDAR datasets to generate accurate terrain models, contours, cross-sections, and surface models
• Develop detailed 3D models of civil works including roads, culverts, bridges, arches, and stream crossings
• Prepare engineering-ready drawings, grading plans, plan & profile sheets, and construction packages using Civil 3D
• Conduct surface water analysis and support hydraulic assessments for crossing design and regulatory compliance
• Integrate survey data, drone/RPAS outputs, and LiDAR into Civil 3D workflows
• Support culvert sizing, riprap design layouts, and erosion control planning in coordination with engineering teams

Quality Control & Team Leadership

• Review and approve CAD and modeling deliverables
• Manage timelines and production under high workload and fast-paced project cycles
• Mentor junior technologists and CAD staff
• Implement and improve geospatial and CAD workflow efficiencies
• Ensure compliance with internal QA/QC standards and safety protocols

Qualifications & Experience

Required

• University degree or technical diploma in Geomatics, Civil Engineering Technology, Surveying, Environmental Engineering, or related discipline
• Minimum 5 years of professional CAD experience
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on Autodesk Civil 3D experience
• Strong experience working with LiDAR datasets and terrain modeling
• Proven experience modeling civil infrastructure (roads, stream crossings, culverts, bridges, arches)
• Strong understanding of grading, drainage, and surface modeling principles
• Experience producing IFC and construction-ready drawing packages
• Ability to manage high workload with dynamic and fast turnaround deliverables
• Strong analytical, reporting, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with Autodesk Civil 3D, AutoCAD, ArcGIS or QGIS, and Microsoft 365 Suite

Assets

• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.), Civil Engineer designation, or registration or eligibility for ASET (C.Tech., C.E.T., or P.Tech.)
• Experience in Alberta regulatory and environmental standards
• Drone/RPAS data integration experience
• Familiarity with hydraulic modeling software (e.g., HEC-RAS)

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Flexible work environment
• Professional development and leadership growth opportunities
• Opportunity to work on impactful infrastructure and environmental restoration projects across Alberta

How to Apply

Submit your resume and cover letter (MS Word or PDF format) by February 28, 2026. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. For more information about our company, please visit:

Requirements

• Drafting or Computer-Aided Design experience is seen as an asset;
• Proficient in geographic and cartographic concepts, common GIS desktop and web-based spatial analysis tools and software such as ArcGIS, QGIS, Google Earth Engine, FME, and PostGIS, and common programming scripting languages such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, Python and SQL;
• Proficient in both front-end and back-end design and design and development of automated processes for work on mapping applications;