Senior Civil Designer

Job DescriptionRemarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world Wood currently has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Civil Designer. Reporting to the Department Manager, Civil, Structural & Architectural, this position is located at our #Vancouver or #Saskatoon, SK offices. In this key role, you will be responsible for the delivery of civil design and drafting services across a wide variety of industrial and mining projects. The ideal candidate will be an energetic and self-motivated professional with in-depth experience developing civil and infrastructure construction design drawings. If you have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, strong technical fundamentals, and thrive on challenges in a fast-paced environment, this is the opportunity for you. Come be your very best YOU at Wood. Our Clients and ProjectsDesigning the future. Transforming the world. From feasibility study to execution, Wood's Minerals & Metals business has helped design and deliver mining projects globally for over 60 years. Our world calls for advanced, scalable processing of key minerals and metals to meet rising demand across all commodities. At Wood, we play our part by supporting our global clients with advanced facilities and predictable, safe and fast delivery of projects worldwide as we strive for net zero. What We Can Offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across Woods Minerals and Metals sector.
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs.
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market. Salary range for this position is CAD $109,000 - $150,000 per year. Final salary will be based on relevant and applicable experience, education, and the specific skill set and qualifications required for the role.
• Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle
• Commitment to continued professional development through development plans tailored to individual needs and interests
• Global connections with leading industry experts around the world who are shaping the standards of our profession

In our recruitment and hiring process at Wood Canada Ltd., we want to emphasize that we do not employ artificial intelligence or automated systems to screen or select candidates. We are committed to ensuring fairness and inclusivity by relying on the expertise from a team of professional recruiters for the application reviews, interviews, and qualification assessments. ResponsibilitiesTypical responsibilities

• Work closely with engineers, technicians, technologists and project managers in preparation of document and drawing packages, report figures, design concepts, technical specifications and calculations
• Lead and mentor intermediate and junior staff
• Prepare cost-effective site layouts for industrial, mining and infrastructure facilities including services and utilities, based on project specifications and requirements
• Process the topographic data (from LiDAR, satellite, ground surveys, etc.) for use on the projects, and georeferencing the survey data
• Provide civil design and drafting support for utility and industrial facilities and services, including buried and overland piping, pumping stations, access roadways, and spill containment systems
• Prepare drawings for site development and earthworks including site preparation, general grading, final grading and surface drainage, ditches, ponds, roads, embankments, and rail spurs using AutoCAD Civil 3D program, in accordance with project CAD standards
• Analyze design issues and recommending corrective actions
• Participate in solving particularly challenging technical problems
• Prepare material take-offs
• Review and coordinate project documents prior to issue for scope and presentation against project standards and specifications
• Respond to information requests from site and complete project documentation including record drawings, calculations and return of data to the client
• Manage time and tasks within allotted timelines and budgets
• Perform design changes and improvements according to changing project demands
• Provide assistance to design and construction teams
• Travel and visit project sites during project execution, perform field reviews and investigations to prepare engineering designs

QualificationsWhat makes you remarkable? At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges. Expected

• Minimum 10 years of relevant design experience relating to mining, industrial facilities and infrastructure
• Diploma in Civil Engineering Design Technology
• Knowledge of standard drawings for mining and transportation infrastructure projects including site development, roadways, railways, buried and overland piping, water and wastewater treatment plants and pump stations, storm drainage, and retention / sediment control ponds
• Experience in using AutoCAD Civil 3D design / drafting software
• Understanding various coordinate systems (e.g., UTM vs. mine / ground coordinate system) and geodetic elevation references
• Experience with processing and modifying the topographic data for the project needs, setting up the project survey reference points, and establishing the coordinate systems for the projects
• Drafting and design experience within a consulting engineering environment
• Familiarity with storm water management systems including storm sewer design, runoff calculations, the sizing of ditches, culverts, and ponds, and the design of sediment control facilities
• Proficiency in the operation of GIS-based applications would be an advantage
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively when managing multiple tasks
• Excellent organizational, technical, writing, communication and computer skills
• Ability to work independently and in a multi-disciplinary team environment
• Authorization to lawfully work in Canada without sponsorship from Wood is required

About Us Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com Diversity Statement We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.