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Be our next Civil Engineering Technologist (CET)!

Your work environment at EXP

Our Barrie and New Liskeard, ON offices are home to collaborative, multidisciplinary teams of civil and mechanical engineers, project managers, technologists, technicians, CAD specialists, surveyors, and support staff. Together, these teams deliver a diverse range of municipal infrastructure projects that help shape and strengthen communities across Central and Northern Ontario.

With more than 30 professionals in our New Liskeard office and a growing team in Barrie, we combine technical excellence with a supportive, team-based culture where collaboration, mentorship, and professional development are highly valued. Whether you're contributing to roadway improvements, water and wastewater systems, or community infrastructure projects, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals on meaningful projects that make a lasting impact.

EXP is seeking a Civil Engineering Technologist (CET) to lead civil drafting, design support, and technical coordination on municipal infrastructure and land development projects. This role is ideal for an experienced technologist with strong AutoCAD Civil 3D expertise, a solid understanding of Ontario design standards, and the ability to mentor junior staff.
What a day at EXP has in store for you

As a Civil Engineering Technologist, you will:
    Lead the CAD and drafting strategy for projects, including standards, templates, and best practices
    Delegate, mentor, and review work completed by intermediate and junior technologists
    Perform QA/QC reviews of drawings, models, and technical documentation
    Produce and review designs using AutoCAD Civil 3D (corridors, grading, pipe networks)
    Utilize GIS, Bluebeam, and MicroStation (as required by client standards)
    Apply Ontario design standards and guidelines, including OPSS, MTO, and municipal standards
    Conduct constructability reviews and provide value engineering recommendations
    Perform site inspections, quantity take offs, field measurements, and respond to RFIs
   Support Contract Administration, including: 
    o    Shop drawing reviews
    o    Redlines and revisions
    o    As-built drawing validation
    Prepare cost estimates, quantities, and level of effort planning for drafting and design tasks
    Track schedules, identify project risks and issues, and support mitigation strategies
    Assist with tender packages, bid documents, and addenda
    Act as a client liaison (with PM support), responding to comments and coordinating with utilities and approval agencies
    Support public consultation materials, including exhibits and visual presentations, when required
    Ensure designs comply with municipal bylaws, ESA requirements, environmental constraints, and accessibility standards
What your experience looks like

The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in civil engineering technology and municipal infrastructure projects, including:
    3-4 years of experience in a similar consulting or municipal engineering role
   Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) with OACETT membership 
    o    RCSI or RCCA designation considered an asset
    Advanced experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D
    Experience with Bentley InRoads (asset)
    Strong computer skills in MS Office (Word, Excel) and MS Project
   Experience in municipal infrastructure design, including: 
    o    Roads and transportation corridors
    o    Water and wastewater systems
    o    Stormwater management
    Familiarity with MTO highway design and structural design (asset)
    Experience in land development projects, including preliminary and detailed design drawings
    Knowledge of Ontario Provincial Standards (OPS/OPSS), MTO, and municipal design standards
    Field survey experience and ability to support construction administration
    Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
    Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast paced environment
    Proven ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines

Reliable transportation for travel to multiple site locations, including remote areas

This job posting is for an existing position vacancy within our organization.  

The salary range for this role is between $55K - $70K. The actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location.

With a mission to understand, innovate, partner and deliver, EXP provides engineering, architecture, design and consulting services to the world's built and natural environments.

Our heritage dates back to 1906, when the earliest of EXP's predecessor companies started its engineering infrastructure practice. Today, thousands of creative professionals across EXP work together to deliver extraordinary experiences year after year.

What makes us different

The passion, enthusiasm, diversity and industry-leading capabilities of our employees make us who we are. We're committed to providing a challenging work environment that cultivates career growth, encourages creativity and rewards excellence.