JUNIOR DESIGNER Designers at DSEL have the opportunity to creatively contribute to the design of large-scale subdivisions at both the preliminary and detailed design phase. Working alongside and learning from the company’s experienced civil engineers, Junior Designers utilize the very latest proprietary software and play a key role in the design and development of communities throughout Ontario.

Reporting to an Intermediate Designer, the Junior Designer will work alongside a team of designers and shall participate in all areas of the subdivision design including sewers, watermains, grading and stormwater management. What You’ll Do: Assist in both the preliminary design stage with establishes overall site strategies and at the subdivision detailed design stage where the drawings will be approved by the appropriate municipalities and issued for construction

Help with storm and sanitary sewers, road and lot grading and storm water management ponds

Prepare cross sections and details for various elements of design

Prepare AutoCAD Civil3D models to determine earthworks strategies and calculate volumes of cut and fill

Prepare hydraulic calculations relating to sewer capacities, open channels and culverts

Help prepare composite utility plans and aid in coordination with various utility consultants

Coordinate and communicate with internal team members and other departments What will help you succeed in this role: Undergraduate degree in civil engineering or a related engineering program

Strong understanding of AutoCAD and good general computer skills, including Excel and Word





Detail-oriented, demonstrate good problem-solving abilities, and are interested in continually learning new skills

Proven ability to communicate ideas clearly in a technical and non-technical manner, both written and verbally

Highly motivated, organized, and work well in a team environment Reporting to: Intermediate Designer Employment type: Permanent, Full time (36-hours per week); Remote More details and to apply: dsel.ca/careers What we offer: Flexible 36-hour work week

Remote work flexibility across Canada

Dental/medical benefits plan (premiums paid by DSEL)

Wellness Spending Account

Competitive salary based on experience

Opportunities to grow based on merit not years of service

Supportive place to work with team event opportunities

Annual career review DSEL is committed to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination on the basis of disability, race, ancestry, citizenship, ethnic origin, place of origin, colour, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, age, or any other ground of discrimination prohibited by law. DSEL’s commitment to freedom from discrimination extends to all employment-related decisions, including those relating to recruitment, hiring, termination, remuneration, benefits, promotion, training and personal development.

DSEL is committed to fair and accessible recruitment and employment practices. Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates taking part in all aspects of our selection process.

📌 Junior Designer (Toronto)
🏢 DSEL - David Schaeffer Engineering
📍 Toronto