Come Grow with Us!

Established in 1949, Midwest is an employee-owned professional land surveying firm providing geomatics deliverables designed for oil & gas, utility, construction, and municipal applications through our eight offices in Saskatchewan, and Alberta. We focus on building lasting relationships with clients by providing industry-leading project solutions that are customer-centric and technology driven. Our success is defined by engaged employees, unbending safe work practices, loyal clients and doing the right thing.

We are currently seeking a full-time Designer (Civil) to join our team at one of our office locations. We welcome applicants who are able to work from any of our office locations across Western Canada. Explore Midwest for a map of our offices.

Summary Of Responsibilities
Working under the direct supervision of the Drafting Manager, Civil, you will be responsible for preparing grading designs, as-built and 3D models using GIS/CAD software on Windows platform stations. Your duties will include and are not limited to:

Producing accurate and detailed drafting products using AutoCAD Civil 3D and other related modelling programs

Analysis and creation of surfaces with the use of spatial data such as Lidar, Terrestrial Scanner and other survey formats

Prepare site grading, road, pipeline corridor and pad facility designs

Prepare As-built plans

Compare site designs with as-builts

Calculate earthwork volumes

Understanding survey plan content

Understanding layers, line types and individual client requirements

Using multiple communication tools, interacting regularly with internal and external clients to deliver optimal product

What You Offer
The successful candidate will have:

A diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or Geomatics

Highly proficient with AutoCAD Civil 3D,



Global Mapper and terrestrial scanning software used for modelling oil and gas facilities is considered an asset.

Possesses 3+ years of experience in grading design, including site development, earthworks, and surface drainage design.

0-5 years experience in the survey industry, oil and gas, and the municipal drafting industry is preferred.

Experience with plan checking and design reviews would be considered an asset.

Key Competencies And Behavioral Attributes

Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and projects

Demonstrates accuracy, neatness, and professionalism in the development of drafting products.

Able to prioritize multiple responsibilities and projects while meeting deadlines in a rapid-paced environment.

Critical and creative thinker with an aptitude for problem solving

Strong verbal, written communication skills and interpersonal skills.

Capable of taking instruction while working independently in a highly collaborative team.

What We Offer

Employer paid benefits package includes a flexible health spending account, extended health coverage, prescription coverage, emergency travel, life insurance, wellness fund, personal/sick days, and Employee Assistance Program.

Employee Education Assistance Program supports a culture of continuous learning, professional development, and opportunities for career advancement.

Generous vacation policy.

Employee recognition program.

Outstanding work environment that focuses on teamwork and collaboration.

We thank you for your interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

APPLICANT MUST BE LEGALLY AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN CANADA. Validation of eligibility will be required if selected for an interview.

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📌 Civil Designer, Western Canada (Alberta)
🏢 Midwest
📍 Alberta