Job Description
AECOM is currently seeking an Intermediate CAD Designer - Highways and Roads, based in our Sudbury, ON, Canada office. This position is for a newly created position.
This is a full-time role expected to begin as soon as possible
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Design and draft highway rehabilitation projects using 2D AutoCAD software.
- Oversee AutoCAD work for multiple projects, ensuring adherence to standards and high-quality output.
- Mentor, coach, and train junior staff, providing ongoing support and guidance for junior staff.
- Prepare preliminary and detailed design drawings, including plans, profiles, cross-sections, geometrics, drainage, utilities, signing, pavement markings, detours, and construction staging.
- Develop drawings based on engineering reports, detailed notes, and client specifications, ensuring accuracy and compliance with project requirements.
- Assist with engineering calculations and maintain project documentation.
- Coordinate with project managers and design teams to understand project requirements and deliverables.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, environmental planners, technologists, subconsultants and administrative staff.
- Participate in meetings with internal staff, subconsultants, and clients, documenting decisions and following up on action items.
- Monitor project plans and schedules.
- Adhere to industry design standards and drafting requirements.
- Identify opportunities to improve workflow efficiencies.
- Contribute to technical reports and studies.
- Commit to self-development and ongoing professional growth.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must have completed a Civil Engineering Technician or Technology Diploma + 2 years of related experience OR demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in highway design.
- Experience using AutoCAD software.
- Effective communication skills with team members, subconsultants, and clients.
- Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Proactive and reliable, with a strong ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Exceptional attention to detail, coupled with strong technical and organizational skills, ensuring precision and efficiency in all tasks.
- Knowledge of TAC, OTM, and MTO design procedures and standards.
- Experience with MTO highway design and standards is an asset.
- Experience with drainage design and standards including surface and storm sewer design is an asset.
- Experience with AutoCad Civil3D, Microstation, OpenRoads Designer, or InRoads software is an asset.
- Field and construction inspection experience is an asset.
- OACETT Certification (C.Tech or C.E.T.) is an asset.
Additional Information
- Sponsorship assistance not provided
- Relocation assistance not provided
About AECOM
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com.
What makes AECOM a great place to work
You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Artificial intelligence will be used to support the screening, assessment, and selection of applicants for this role. Final hiring decisions are made by the hiring team.
