Civil 3D Design Engineer [CLOSED]

Do you want to make a positive impact on the environment and leave your mark on the world?

Do you want to make the most dangerous industry significantly safer allowing more people to go home safe because of the work you are doing?

Do you want to bring people infrastructure upgrades they desperately need but wouldn’t otherwise get without you?

Do you want to be on the pioneering end of new groundbreaking technology in the heavy civil industry?

This is a tremendous opportunity to revolutionise and bring new life to a stodgy old boring industry!

Click here to watch a video by Jeff, the CEO of Okanagan Survey & Design:

Okanagan Survey & Design is a company specialising in surveying services for the heavy civil construction industry. They have a proven track record of delivering quality surveying services across BC, Alberta, and internationally on projects of all sizes. With a dedicated team of skilled surveyors, they are equipped to travel anywhere with short notice to meet the needs of their clients.

The company prides itself on delivering exceptional service and achieving high returns for its small team. The work environment is fast-paced, exciting, and challenging, with a focus on collaboration and support within the team. The company is poised for growth, with plans to revolutionize the heavy civil industry. The team is made up of experienced professionals, including a CEO based in Canada, a CFO based in Canada, an Operations Manager based in Serbia, and two field technicians based in Canada.

Working at Okanagan Survey & Design means being part of a hardworking team that takes care of each other and is dedicated to unleashing their potential.

When it comes to the company culture, Okanagan Survey & Design aims to have a team of people who are passionate about construction, and proud and loyal to work for them.

If this sounds exciting to you and you want to get in and shake things up at the ground level, building a long-term career while rewriting one of the biggest industries in the world, keep reading!

Okanagan Survey & Design is seeking a talented and experienced Civil 3D Design Engineer to join their team.

The Civil 3D Design Engineer role is an exciting opportunity for someone who is looking for flexibility, growth, and development. At OSDC, the Civil 3D Design Engineer will have the opportunity to work with an amazing team and contribute to projects that are revolutionising the heavy civil industry. With this being a remote and flexible role, you will have the freedom to work from the comfort of your own home.

More specifically, within this role, you will:

• Create standards, procedures, and workflows between field crews and drafting
• Process survey data and compute traverse adjustments
• Create topographic drawings from survey data
• Create grading plans from PDF drawings
• Build complex grading and 3D models from PDF
• Adopt OSDC's Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Enrol and complete certification in OSDC's tech training program
• Compile information necessary for staking projects for construction, using engineering plans
• Effectively communicate with team members, clients, engineers, and partners
• Maintain knowledge of relevant standards affecting land and construction surveying
• Comply with the general company quality system and procedures
• Deliver survey projects within time, cost, quality, and safety targets
• Represent the company to the customer, subcontractors, and the public in a professional and ethical manner
• Maintain the company image in all facets of work and presentation
• Comply with governance policies, procedures, or processes
• Interact with field survey techs, the Operations Manager, the Survey Lead, and the CEO

In the first weeks on the job, you will be tasked with developing the drafting division of OSDC. You will also get to know the team, be introduced to OSDC's standards, and work with the field survey team, Operations Manager, and CEO to develop processes and procedures.

This is a challenging role that requires someone who is detail-oriented, organised, and able to work independently. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and a passion for developing others. If you're looking for an opportunity to grow and make a meaningful impact, this may be the perfect role for you!

To excel in this role, you need to have:

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or surveying
• 5 years of experience using Civil 3D
• Experience with construction sites and machine control
• Customer service experience
• Proficiency in MS365
• Access to a computer that meets the minimum requirements for Civil 3D
• A quiet and distraction-free work environment
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings
• Strong leadership skills, motivation, excellent English and communication abilities, team player mentality, and eagerness to learn
• Design experience in a surveying and civil environment
• Scheduling and project management experience

Brownie points for:

• Experience in construction project management and estimating
• Experience with machine control
• Possession of a Civil 3D license (licence can be provided for the right candidate)

The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated individual with a passion for excellence and a drive to continuously improve and develop their skills. You should have excellent communication skills and be a team player, eager to contribute to the growth and success of the company.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary package of $2500-$3500* USD per month
• Full-time employment with 176 hours per month
• Option to work from home with a semi-flexible schedule, including a requirement to work a minimum of 4 hours overlap with Pacific Standard Time (e.g. 8 am to 12 pm or 7-11 am PST, 6-10 am may be negotiable)
• Exceptional career opportunity with the potential for growth to a technical lead or project lead
• Opportunity to make a significant impact and contribute to important projects
• Dynamic and exciting work environment
• Chance to make a positive difference in the world.

*Please note that this is a gross salary and that you are responsible for any tax-related procedures in your country of residence. We kindly ask you to apply only if you are happy to work remotely as an independent contractor.

This position will be closed as soon as we find the perfect match. So, make sure to read the description carefully, apply promptly, and take your time to submit a high-quality application that stands out.

If you apply, JobRack will respond promptly and keep you updated throughout the process.

Please expect the hiring process to include:

1 - Filling in the application form once you click “Apply”

2 - Being invited to record a short video to introduce yourself

3 - Completing test tasks, if short-listed

4 - Attending video interviews where you will have the opportunity to talk more about your previous experience and the new role

Please note that this is a full-time position as part of the team, requiring 100% commitment, this is not a side job/freelance/part-time and therefore you should be intending this to be your primary and only full-time job/commitment.

If you are found to be attempting to work multiple full-time roles without the knowledge of your employer your employment is likely to be terminated and you will be banned from applying to other jobs from our site.

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