Civil Designer; Grading & Site Servicing; Remote

About Q Engineering

Q Engineering is a Canadian engineering and building design consulting firm specializing in residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, and infrastructure projects. We provide integrated engineering and building design services, including architectural design, structural engineering, mechanical (HVAC), civil/grading, interior design, shop drawings, and permit coordination. Our multidisciplinary team works collaboratively to deliver innovative, practical, and code-compliant solutions from concept through permit approval and construction support.

As a Civil Designer (Grading & Site Servicing), you will prepare permit‑ready grading, drainage, site servicing, stormwater management, and erosion and sediment control drawings for residential and commercial developments. You will work remotely with project coordinators, surveyors, architects, structural engineers, municipalities, and clients to deliver coordinated, high‑quality drawing packages. When civil workload permits, you will also provide AutoCAD drafting support to the structural department.

• Prepare grading, drainage, site servicing, stormwater management (SWM), and erosion & sediment control (ESC) drawings.
• Develop permit‑ready drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D and AutoCAD.
• Coordinate grading drawings with survey, architectural, structural, and municipal requirements.
• Review municipal comments and revise drawings until permit approval.
• Coordinate with surveyors regarding topographic and boundary information.
• Prepare quantity take‑offs, profiles, details, and supporting civil documentation.
• Provide AutoCAD drafting support for structural engineering projects when required.
• Maintain drawing standards, revision history, and document control.
• Coordinate with project coordinators to meet project schedules.

• Diploma or Degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience preparing Canadian grading and site servicing drawings.
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D (mandatory).
• Strong AutoCAD drafting skills (mandatory).
• Strong knowledge of Ontario municipal grading standards, servicing requirements, and permit processes.
• Experience preparing SWM and ESC drawings.
  
  Ability to read and coordinate architectural, structural, and survey drawings.
• Structural CAD drafting experience is considered an asset.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.

• Hours of work: 40+ hours per week or as agreed in the engagement agreement.
• Work Environment: Fully remote position using Microsoft Teams and cloud‑based collaboration tools.
• Special conditions or requirements: Reliable high‑speed internet, professional home office, ability to maintain confidentiality, and availability during agreed working hours.
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI): Q Engineering is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive professional environment.
• Evaluation and Review: Performance will be evaluated based on drawing quality, technical accuracy, coordination, productivity, communication, and meeting agreed project deadlines.

The Civil Designer is expected to prepare accurate, coordinated, and permit‑ready civil drawings while maintaining Q Engineering's quality standards, confidentiality requirements, and agreed project schedules. Individuals engaged in this role are expected to communicate proactively and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.