Senior Civil Designer; MicroStation and OpenRoads

Position: Senior Civil Designer (Micro Station and OpenRoads)
Job Description
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At CIMA+, you’ll find a place where your ideas and perspectives are welcomed and encouraged. In both the field and at the office, you’ll get plenty of opportunities to reach your full potential in an environment that’s engineered for people.

We are a firm 100% owned by its employees and we value a collaborative and entrepreneurial mindset. You will have the flexibility to manage your work on your own terms and the opportunity to work on projects you can relate to.

Welcome to CIMA+.

CIMA+’s Municipal & Transportation Design team have created a reputation for excellence within the transportation and infrastructure sectors by successfully delivering thousands of projects over the past 30 years. Our talented team of professionals can lead any type of project, regardless of its complexity and scale. The team draws on a reservoir of diverse experience that includes planning, design, inspection, construction management, and infrastructure reconstruction in both rural and urban environments.

We take a wholistic approach to municipal transportation infrastructure projects that minimizes the environmental footprint, promotes sustainable growth, and supports resilient communities. Our innovative solutions integrate all modes of transportation, so motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists co-exist safely and travel efficiently. Join us and immerse yourself in a dynamic, innovative, and collaborative environment where you’ll make a real impact. Together, we’ll push boundaries and go above what’s expected of us to meet the challenges of tomorrow and engineer a better world!

We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated  Senior Civil Designer  with advanced  Micro Station  and  Open Roads  expertise to join our growing team. In this senior role, you will lead and deliver complex civil design and drafting activities for a wide range of municipal infrastructure projects, providing technical guidance and mentorship while ensuring high-quality, constructible design solutions.

This position offers a  hybrid work model  with flexible hours, including  two days per week  in our  Mississauga, Downtown Toronto, Bowmanville or Markham  office (note, the CIMA+ Markham office will be open later this summer).

Primary Responsibilities

Lead and manage civil design and drafting efforts for municipal infrastructure projects from concept through detailed design and construction support.

Collaborate closely with engineers, project managers, and multidisciplinary teams to develop coordinated, efficient, and technically sound design solutions.

Prepare, review, and oversee detailed civil drawings, site plans, and 3D models using  Micro Station  and  Open Roads , with  AutoCAD  and  Revit  as required.

Ensure all design deliverables comply with applicable codes, standards, municipal guidelines, and project specifications, supporting quality assurance and quality control processes.

Provide technical design support throughout the full project lifecycle, including planning, permitting, tendering, construction, and close-out phases.

Review contractor submittals, shop drawings, and as-built drawings to confirm alignment with design intent and project requirements.

Identify and resolve design issues, constructability challenges, and coordination conflicts in a proactive manner.

Mentor, coach, and provide technical direction to junior designers and technologists, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.

Qualifications

Diploma or associate degree in  Civil Engineering Technology  or a related discipline.

Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience  in civil design for municipal infrastructure projects, with strong experience in  water, wastewater, and linear infrastructure .

Expert-level proficiency  in  Micro Station and Open Roads  is required; experience with  AutoCAD  and  Revit  is a strong asset.

Demonstrated ability to lead design efforts and translate complex engineering concepts into accurate, high-quality, and constructible drawings.

Strong knowledge of…