Civil Engineering Graduate

Welcome to a commitment to sustainable development you can relate to. 

Welcome to people with an inspiring vision of the future and challenge seekers.  

At CIMA+, you’ll find a place where your ideas and perspectives are welcomed and encouraged. In both the field and at the office, you’ll get plenty of opportunities to reach your full potential in an environment that’s engineered for people. 

We are a firm 100% owned by its employees and we value a collaborative and entrepreneurial mindset. You will have the flexibility to manage your work on your own terms and the opportunity to work on projects you can relate to. 

Welcome to CIMA+ 

CIMA+’s Infrastructure team combines top-notch skills with an intimate understanding of the local community to deliver customized infrastructure services for municipalities and real-estate developers. We have delivered hundreds of projects across Canada, including innovative solutions for the full spectrum of water and wastewater assets, on time and on budget.  We support clients from start to finish, whether for building brand new or assessing, repairing, and expanding on existing infrastructure. Join us and immerse yourself in a dynamic, innovative, and collaborative environment where you’ll make a real impact. Together, we’ll push boundaries and go above what’s expected of us to meet the challenges of tomorrow and engineer a better world!

We have an exciting opportunity for a Civil Engineering Graduate. The role will be under our Infrastructure team in Ottawa which supports municipal and land development projects. As an Engineering Graduate you will work on design in municipal infrastructure (roads, sewers, watermains, etc.) and land development (site plan, subdivisions, etc.).

You will have the opportunity to take part in our hybrid work model that includes flexible work hours, working from home and in our Ottawa office.

Primary Responsibilities 

Working closely with Project Engineers or Senior Technicians on project tasks including but not limited to:

• Participate in the design and production of plans and profiles using AutoCAD / Civil 3D tools for municipal infrastructure and land development projects.
• 3D modeling, quantity calculation and design optimization.
• Assist the project team in the design of drinking water, sewer and urban technical networks, site grading, drainage, and more.
• Ensure plans comply with current guidelines, specifications, codes, regulations, and client specific standards.
• Participate in continuous improvement of work methods and processes.
• Coordination with clients, government, regulatory authorities, and other project stakeholders
• Prepare design calculations
• Attend site visits and meetings and complete inspections from time to time

• University Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Registration with Professional Engineers Ontario or ability to obtain.
• 1 to 2 years of drafting/design experience within engineering consulting considered an asset.
• Proficient with design software packages: AutoCAD, Civil3D and Autodesk ReCap is an asset.
• Strong understanding of drafting standards, design concepts, and construction terminology.
• Ability to import, interpret and manipulate field data and create accurate drawings based on this information.
• A working knowledge of topographical surveying considered an asset.
• Excellent written, and verbal communication skills in English.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate with team members and field service personnel.
• Valid class G driver's licence.

At CIMA+, we value diversity of talent and perspective. You think you can add value, but don't meet all the job requirements? We invite you to apply, because everyone has something unique to offer. The outstanding talents that choose to join us at CIMA+ soon realize that we go all out to encourage them to grow. We look forward to hearing how you can contribute to our success. 

At CIMA+, we recognize the richness and diversity of each individual’s experience. Compensation for this role is therefore based on the candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, while maintaining internal equity. The level and associated salary may vary depending on the candidate’s profile.

CIMA+ uses an applicant tracking system that includes an automated match score feature. However, this score is not used to screen, assess, or select applicants. All hiring decisions are made through human review.

Ethics and integrity are fundamental values at CIMA+. That is why we are committed to ensuring equal access to resources and opportunities for candidates, regardless of their identity (race, ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, socio-economic status or background, etc.).​

In keeping with the principles of employment equity, we encourage all applications, including, but not limited to, those from women, Indigenous people, people with disabilities and visible minorities. We also encourage candidates to complete the self-identification form when applying for employment.​

Accommodations are available on request. Your Business Partner will process your request.

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