Posted 2 months ago
Project (Civil) Designer
@ Schaeffer & Associates Ltd.
Concord, Ontario
Overview
Schaeffers Consulting Engineers is hiring a Project (Civil) Designer to prepare preliminary and detailed designs for urban and greenfield development projects across the GTA, working under a Senior Project Manager. The role covers grading and servicing drawings, site plans, subdivisions and coordination with the development team. The posting requires 5+ years of relevant experience and states the position is full-time.
Responsibilities:
- Design site plans and subdivisions in urban environments
- Complete preliminary and detailed civil engineering design
- Prepare drawings and reports communicating design intent
- Delegate tasks to junior staff
- Monitor project schedules and design costs
Requirements summary:
- 5+ years relevant industry experience
- Working knowledge of municipal design guidelines
- Strong AutoCAD and Civil 3D proficiency
- Strong communication skills and mentoring experience
- P.Eng. or C.E.T. preferred
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-20
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-11
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-11
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | P.Eng., C.E.T. |
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Schaeffers Consulting Engineers is seeking a motivated and talented Project (Civil) Designer to join our team.
Working with the Senior Project Manager, you will prepare preliminary and detailed designs for urban and greenfield development projects across the GTA. Responsibilities include preparing grading and servicing drawings and coordinating related work with the development team.
We are seeking a Project Designer who brings more than technical expertise. The ideal candidate aspires to become a design leader and, through hard work and dedication, an integral member of our team of experienced designers and engineers.
Responsibilities:
· Design site plans and subdivisions in urban environments. Identify governing project constraints and develop creative solutions that optimize the design.
· Complete preliminary engineering and detailed design work, including earthwork analysis, road and parking lot design, site grading, sewer design and analysis, and watermain design.
· Continuously explore new ways to use design software to produce faster, more efficient designs and remain at the forefront of industry practices.
· Produce clear, well-organized, professional drawings and reports that effectively communicate design intent.
· Delegate tasks to junior staff and support their skill development and professional growth.
· Strive to create positive outcomes through your work while balancing project budgets and agency approval requirements.
· Demonstrate advanced expertise in AutoCAD Civil 3D and in subdivision and site plan design.
· Apply a working knowledge of stormwater management practices and techniques.
· Experience with sewer design and hydraulic analysis of sewer systems is preferred.
· Assist with quantity calculations, cost estimates, and contract administration duties as required.
· Perform other project coordination and design-related duties assigned by the Project Manager.
· Monitor project schedules and design costs, and communicate relevant project information to the Project Manager, municipalities, and assigned staff.
· Maintain project design records and files.
· A P.Eng. or C.E.T. designation is preferred.
Requirements:
· 5 years + relevant industry experience.
· Working knowledge of engineering principles and guidelines for municipal design, including servicing, grading, and stormwater management.
· Strong proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
· Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work effectively in a team.
· Strong communication skills; experience mentoring new graduates is an asset.
· The ability to manage multiple projects and clients is an asset.
· A highly motivated approach and a commitment to continued growth as a designer and project manager.
Schaeffers is a 100% Canadian, employee-owned civil engineering firm that has operated in the GTA for more than 60 years. Join our dynamic team to grow as a design professional!
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