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Civil Designer/CAD Technician

Permanent, Full-time

Department of Planning, Engineering & Development

Mount Pearl is a vibrant, progressive community with an exceptional quality of community life and a strong sense of home. We are home to 23,000 people who live, work, and play here and our economy is dynamic and rooted in innovation and excellence. We are seeking a person who is strategically focused on the continual growth and community development of Mount Pearl.

Duties

Under the direction of the Manager of Engineering Services, the Civil Designer / CAD Technician provides technical drafting, design documentation, and modeling support for municipal infrastructure and City‑owned facility projects. The position supports the City’s in‑house engineering delivery model by assisting licensed Professional Engineers, Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) staff, and other Engineering Services staff in the preparation of civil and structural designs, contract documents, record drawings, and related technical information for capital works, operational initiatives, and asset management programs.

Qualifications

• Completion of a three‑year Civil Engineering Technology diploma, Architectural Technology Diploma, or an equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable to the city.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in civil design, drafting, and/or infrastructure modeling, preferably in a municipal engineering environment.
• Certification with, or eligibility for certification with, the Association of Engineering Technicians and Technologists of Newfoundland and Labrador (AETTNL) is considered an asset.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Civil 3D; experience with municipal water, wastewater, and stormwater modeling software is considered an asset but not a requirement.
• Working knowledge of municipal engineering standards, drawings, and construction practices.
• Surveying experience is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to produce accurate, well‑organized technical drawings, models, and documentation with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently under general direction and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to maintain effective professional working relationships.

Our team is the place for you!

The City offers a respectful, safe and exciting work environment focused on public service, competitive compensation of $34.49 per hour, comprehensive programs in health and wellness and a defined benefit pension plan. The City also offers work from home options and encourages continuous learning and growth through our annual professional development plan.

If you are interested and believe you have the skills we are looking for, please forward your resume and cover letter as soon as possible. Application review will continue until the position is filled.

The City thanks all interested applicants. Selected applicants will be notified if invited for an interview.