Senior Civil Designer

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world

Wood currently has an exciting opportunity for a  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 self‑motivated professional with in‑depth 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 fast‑paced environment, this is the opportunity for you.

Come be your very best YOU at Wood.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

From feasibility study to execution, Wood's Minerals & Metals business has helped design and deliver mining projects globally for over 60 years. Our world calls for advanced, scalable processing of key minerals and metals to meet rising demand across all commodities. At Wood, we play our part by supporting our global clients with advanced facilities and predictable, safe and fast delivery of projects worldwide as we strive for net zero.

What we can offer

Meaningful and interesting projects  delivered to leaders of industry across Woods 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 committed to giving all employees a voice

Competitive salary  with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market. Salary range for this position is CAD $109,000 - $150,000 per year. Final salary will be based on relevant and applicable experience, education, and the specific skill set and qualifications required for the role.

Flexible benefits package  that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle

Commitment to continued professional development  through development plans tailored to individual needs and interests

Global connections  with leading industry experts around the world who are shaping the standards of our profession

In our recruitment and hiring process at Wood Canada Ltd., we want to emphasize that we do not employ artificial intelligence or automated systems to screen or select candidates. We are committed to ensuring fairness and inclusivity by relying on the expertise from a team of professional recruiters for the application reviews, interviews, and qualification assessments.

Responsibilities
Typical 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 cost‑effective site layouts for industrial, mining and infrastructure facilities including services and utilities, based on project specifications and requirements

Process the topographic data (from LiDAR, satellite, ground surveys, etc.) for use on the projects, and georeferencing 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 earthworks including site preparation, general grading, final grading and surface drainage, ditches, ponds, roads, embankments, and rail spurs using AutoCAD Civil 3D program, in accordance with project CAD standards

Analyze design issues and recommending corrective actions

Participate in solving particularly challenging technical problems

Prepare material take‑offs

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…