Junior Designer

DSEL

Overview

Designers at DSEL have the opportunity to creatively contribute to the design of large-scale subdivisions at both the preliminary and detailed design phase. Working alongside and learning from the company’s experienced civil engineers, Junior Designers utilize the very latest proprietary software and play a key role in the design and development of communities throughout Ontario. Reporting to an Intermediate Designer, the Junior Designer will work alongside a team of designers and shall participate in all areas of the subdivision design including sewers, watermains, grading and stormwater management.

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time (36-hours per week); Remote
Reporting to: Intermediate Designer

Specific Skills

What will help you succeed in this role:

Undergraduate degree in civil engineering or a related engineering program
Strong understanding of AutoCAD and good general computer skills, including Excel and Word
Detail-oriented, demonstrate good problem solving abilities, and are interested in continually learning new skills
Proven ability to communicate ideas clearly in a technical and non-technical manner, both written and verbally
Highly motivated, organized, and work well in a team environment

Responsible For

What You’ll Do:

Assist in both the preliminary design stage with establishes overall site strategies and at the subdivision detailed design stage where the drawings will be approved by the appropriate municipalities and issued for construction
Help with storm and sanitary sewers, road and lot grading and storm water management ponds
Prepare cross sections and details for various elements of design
Prepare AutoCAD Civil3D models to determine earthworks strategies and calculate volumes of cut and fill
Prepare hydraulic calculations relating to sewer capacities, open channels and culverts
Help prepare composite utility plans and aid in coordination with various utility consultants
Coordinate and communicate with internal team members and other departments