Junior Transportation Designer – Utilities & Highways

Arcadis

. Assist in preparing preliminary and detailed design drawings, technical reports, and engineering memos for highway and utility coordination projects under senior supervision .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeToronto • CanadaJunior💰 CA$63,800 - CA$79,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Civil Engineering principles with a focus on highway and utility design, utilizing CAD software for effective project execution. Strong collaboration and communication skills are essential for working with diverse project teams and stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In Civil EngineeringProficiency With CAD ToolsUnderstanding Of Highway Design PrinciplesTransportation Project ExperienceFamiliarity With MTO Standards

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Hard Skills

Highway DesignUtility DesignGradingDrainageData CollectionTechnical Report WritingEngineering Memo PreparationField InvestigationsDesign Drawing DevelopmentRegulatory Compliance

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTeamwork SkillsEagerness To LearnProfessional Growth

Tools & Technologies

AutoCAD Civil 3DOpen RoadsMicroStation

Industry Keywords

MTOTACMunicipal StandardsProvincial StandardsInfrastructure Projects

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist in preparing preliminary and detailed design drawings, technical reports, and engineering memos for highway and utility coordination projects under senior supervision
Support design processes for highways, roadways, utility relocations, grading, drainage, and related infrastructure
Ensure designs comply with applicable standards, guidelines, and regulatory requirements, including MTO, TAC, and municipal standards
Collaborate with internal project teams, clients, contractors, and external stakeholders
Utilize CAD software such as Open Roads or AutoCAD Civil 3D to develop design drawings and models
Participate in field investigations, data collection, and analysis as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
0–3 years of relevant engineering experience; transportation or utility project experience is an asset
New graduates with relevant internship/co-op experience are encouraged to apply
Proficiency with CAD tools such as MicroStation, Open Roads/Inroads, or AutoCAD Civil 3D
Understanding of highway, road, and/or utility design principles
Strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills
Familiarity with municipal and/or provincial standards such as MTO is an asset
Eagerness to learn, grow professionally, and contribute to large-scale infrastructure projects

Benefits

Comp & perks

Mentorship from senior engineers
Professional growth and skills-based career development
Meaningful work delivering sustainable solutions
Equal opportunity and inclusive workplace
Affirmative action employer
Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply