Civil Engineering Design / Drafting Technologist

Build Your World, Build Your Career …

V3 Companies believes in development by providing you with an environment to enhance your professional growth and in transforming the world around us for the better. Our name reflects that commitment to you and those who live, work and play in the special places we help to create: Visio, Vertere, Virtute – The Vision to Transform with Excellence.

From our Edmonton‐area office, V3 engages in a range of land development, municipal infrastructure improvement, and transportation projects throughout Alberta and other western Provinces. Our fast‐ growing firm provides you with the opportunity to advance your skills in both civil engineering design and construction phase services. We believe that the worst thing is to pigeonhole developing talent. Instead, we provide the outlets for you to discover what you do best and what aligns with your personal career goals.

Our team is our most important asset, and we focus on providing the resources, mentorship and training to launch you to the next level. V3’s experienced leaders work directly with all team members, directly transferring to you their knowledge, skills and techniques. Let’s build your career, our company and great places together.

Here’s how you fit into the V3 Team:

The ideal candidates will possess strong technical, communication and organizational skills with a focus on being service oriented. You will work directly with other Technologists, Design Engineers and Project Managers in executing civil design and planning projects. You’ll report to – and work directly with – V3’s Lead Technologist, providing you with a high degree of mentoring as you further develop your professional skills, as well as gain technical acumen from working with the experienced design technologists on our team.

Here\’s what you will do:

• Design and draft grading, stormwater management and infrastructure improvement plans for land development and municipal projects, utilizing Civil 3D.
• Perform earthwork calculations and surface analysis  for  earth  balance  evaluations  and contractor payment benchmarks during construction.
• Assist in the creation of project unit price schedules and cost estimates.
• Help to generate construction contract and specification documents.

What more can we tell you?

Our newly‐renovated office is located on the western edge of Sherwood Park, close to Anthony Henday Drive and about 20 minutes from downtown Edmonton. Our projects that you’d be engaged in typically are built in and around Edmonton and other northern Alberta municipalities.

The job features competitive pay and paid time off, the potential for overtime pay, and a comprehensive benefits package. However, we think a real difference maker is our collegial team‐ based environment and the opportunity for you to not get typecast into one type of assignment. If you thrive on variety, you’ll be excited to join our team.

By now, you’re probably wondering what’s important to us…

For this position, we’re interested in candidates who have 5+ years of civil engineering drafting experience. While not required, a candidate who possesses a C.E.T. designation will be noted. At minimum, candidates are required to have a two‐year diploma in Civil Engineering Technology from Northern Alberta Institute of Technology or equivalent program. Ideally, your favourite courses were related to site/land development and urban services design.

Of course, we believe in hiring the best people and care about your skills relative to your experience. For example, relevant experience and a solid working knowledge of Autodesk Civil3D is essential for this position. (And although it’s not a requirement, familiarity with Microstation and Transportation Drafting is seen as a benefit.)

Our website clearly communicates how we value our team. As a consulting firm entrusted by our clients to provide solutions and quality advice, we’re only as good as each member of our combined team. That’s why each person we welcome to V3 is critical to us. as a close‐knit team, we place a premium on character and cultural fit. Our win‐win scenario is when you’re as happy working with us, as we are in calling you our friend and teammate.

Here are your next steps:

To help us get acquainted, please send your resume and a cover letter that tells us a bit about you to Rachel at rlreynoso@v3co.ca. We look forward to making a connection.