Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.
We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. This role is intended for a highly capable Civil 3D skilled who can independently lead the design production of land development projects while mentoring junior staff and developing toward Senior Designer responsibilities. The successful candidate will serve as the lead designer within a project delivery cell, owning technical design and drawing package responsibilities while working closely with Project Managers, Engineers, Designers, and Technologists.
Serve as the primary Civil 3D design resource within assigned project teams, translating engineering concepts and criteria into complete, coordinated design models and drawing packages.
Lead Civil 3D design production for land development projects, including grading, servicing, stormwater management, erosion and sediment control, roadworks, and municipal infrastructure.
Develop grading, servicing, and stormwater management design solutions in collaboration with Project Engineers and Project Managers.
Lead development of grading strategies, municipal servicing layouts, storm drainage systems, and site design solutions using advanced Civil 3D functionality and Ontario municipal design standards.
Act as the primary Designer A resource within a project delivery team consisting of a Project Manager, Project Engineer, and supporting Designers/Technologists.
Coordinate with engineers, planners, surveyors, landscape architects, utility companies, municipalities, architects, and other disciplines throughout project delivery.
Participate in design reviews, municipal comment resolution discussions, project coordination meetings,



and submission planning activities.
Develop a strong understanding of project objectives, client requirements, municipal standards, and approval processes.
Support municipal approval submissions by coordinating design revisions and responses to municipal and agency comments.
Apply engineering standards, municipal criteria, and industry best practices to develop practical, efficient, and constructible design solutions.
Demonstrate initiative in identifying design issues, proposing practical solutions, and advancing projects with limited supervision.
Work on projects that include: Function as the Civil 3D technical lead within the project delivery cell.
Lead preparation and coordination of Civil 3D drawing packages for grading, servicing, stormwater management, erosion and sediment control, and municipal infrastructure projects.
Develop and manage Civil 3D models throughout the project lifecycle, maintaining model integrity, coordination, and quality control.
Establish and maintain project Data Shortcut environments, reference structures, drawing templates, and production workflows.
Design and coordinate: Water distribution systemsSanitary sewer systemsStorm sewer systemsStormwater management facilitiesRoad geometry and profilesSite access and circulation layoutsUtility coordination plansSite and lot grading systems Utilize advanced Civil 3D tools to develop grading solutions, utility networks, corridors, profiles, cross-sections,



and stormwater infrastructure layouts.
Interpret survey information, geotechnical recommendations, utility information, municipal standards, and engineering requirements to develop coordinated design solutions.
Evaluate design constraints, identify conflicts, and recommend practical engineering solutions before formal review stages.
Coordinate closely with Project Engineers regarding design intent, municipal review comments, approvals requirements, and design revisions.
Assist with quantity takeoffs, earthworks calculations, servicing checks, preliminary design calculations, and cost estimate preparation.
Act as the lead coordinator for drawing package quality, ensuring consistency across grading, servicing, roadworks, utility, landscape, and architectural disciplines.
Maintain ownership of package quality, accuracy, completeness, and schedule performance.
Support Site Plan, Draft Plan, Condominium, and municipal engineering submissions.
Mentor junior designers and technologists on Civil 3D workflows, drafting standards, model management, and quality control practices.
Troubleshoot Civil 3D modelling, coordination, and production issues while supporting junior team members.
Support continuous improvement of Civil 3D standards, templates, workflows, and best practices across the team.
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS Advanced Civil 3D Expertise Advanced proficiency in Autodesk Civil 3D with demonstrated experience delivering complete land development projects.
Existing and proposed surface modellingFeature lines and grading toolsPipe networksAlignments and profilesCorridorsCross-sectionsData ShortcutsXrefs and project referencingQuantity takeoffsLabel styles and standards management Ability to independently estab

📌 Civil Engineering Technologist/Designer (Winnipeg)
🏢 Arcadis
📍 Winnipeg