Intermediate CAD Designer - Highways and Roads

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AECOM is currently seeking an Intermediate CAD Designer - Highways and Roads, based in our Sudbury, ON, Canada office. This position is for a newly created position. This is a full-time role expected to begin as soon as possible.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Design and draft highway rehabilitation projects using 2D AutoCAD software.
• Oversee AutoCAD work for multiple projects, ensuring adherence to standards and high-quality output.
• Mentor, coach, and train junior staff, providing ongoing support and guidance for junior staff.
• Prepare preliminary and detailed design drawings, including plans, profiles, cross-sections, geometrics, drainage, utilities, signing, pavement markings, detours, and construction staging.
• Develop drawings based on engineering reports, detailed notes, and client specifications, ensuring accuracy and compliance with project requirements.
• Assist with engineering calculations and maintain project documentation.
• Coordinate with project managers and design teams to understand project requirements and deliverables.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, environmental planners, technologists, subconsultants and administrative staff.
• Participate in meetings with internal staff, subconsultants, and clients, documenting decisions and following up on action items.
• Monitor project plans and schedules.
• Adhere to industry design standards and drafting requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflow efficiencies.
• Contribute to technical reports and studies.
• Commit to self-development and ongoing professional growth.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have completed a Civil Engineering Technician or Technology Diploma + 2 years of related experience OR demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

• Experience in highway design.
• Experience using AutoCAD software.
• Effective communication skills with team members, subconsultants, and clients.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Proactive and reliable, with a strong ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Exceptional attention to detail, coupled with strong technical and organizational skills, ensuring precision and efficiency in all tasks.
• Knowledge of TAC, OTM, and MTO design procedures and standards.
• Experience with MTO highway design and standards is an asset.
• Experience with drainage design and standards including surface and storm sewer design is an asset.
• Experience with Auto Cad Civil3D, Microstation, Open Roads Designer, or InRoads software is an asset.
• Field and construction inspection experience is an asset.
• OACETT Certification (C.Tech or C.E.T.) is an asset.

• Sponsorship assistance not provided.
• Relocation assistance not provided.

Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $60,000.00 - $90,000.00.

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of…