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Senior Civil Designer


Company : Wood


Location : Vancouver, British Columbia


Created : 2026-02-28


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Job Description 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 selfmotivated professional with indepth 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 fastpaced environment, this is the opportunity for you. Come be your very best YOU at Wood. Our Clients and Projects From feasibility study to execution, Wood''''s Minerals & Metals business has helped design and deliver mining projects globally for over 60 years. We support global clients with advanced facilities and predictable, safe and fast delivery of projects worldwide while striving for net zero. What We Can Offer Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across Wood''''s 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 giving all employees a voice. Competitive salary with regular reviews. Salary range CAD $109,000 - $150,000 per year. Final salary based on relevant experience, education and qualifications. Flexible benefits package adapted to your lifestyle. Commitment to continued professional development through tailored development plans. Global connections with leading industry experts around the world shaping the standards of our profession. In our recruitment and hiring process at Wood Canada Ltd., we do not employ artificial intelligence or automated systems to screen or select candidates. We rely on the expertise of professional recruiters for application reviews, interviews and qualification assessments. 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 costeffective site layouts for industrial, mining and infrastructure facilities including services and utilities based on project specifications and requirements. Process the topographic data (LiDAR, satellite, ground surveys, etc.) for use on the projects, and georeference 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 earthworksincluding site preparation, general grading, final grading and surface drainage, ditches, ponds, roads, embankments and rail spursusing AutoCAD Civil3D in accordance with project CAD standards. Analyze design issues and recommend corrective actions. Participate in solving particularly challenging technical problems. Prepare material takeoffs. 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 execution, conduct field reviews and investigations to prepare engineering designs. Qualifications 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, pump stations, storm drainage and retention/sediment control ponds. Experience with AutoCAD Civil3D design/drafting software. Understanding of coordinate systems (e.g., UTM vs. mine/ground coordinate system) and geodetic elevation references. Experience processing and modifying topographic data for project needs, setting up survey reference points and establishing project coordinate systems. Drafting and design experience within a consulting engineering environment. Familiarity with stormwater management systems, including storm sewer design, runoff calculations, sizing of ditches, culverts and ponds, and design of sediment control facilities. Proficiency in GISbased applications is 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 as part of a multidisciplinary team. Authorization to work in Canada without sponsorship from Wood. 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 45 countries, employing around 25,000 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr