About the Role
Arcadis is seeking a Drainage Design 3D Modeler to prepare detailed engineering drawings and documentation for civil infrastructure and stormwater drainage systems, and to develop 3D models using Civil 3D and OpenRoads. This role supports engineers in the design and delivery of projects across transportation, residential, commercial, and public infrastructure sectors.
Responsibilities
- Prepare detailed 2D and 3D civil design drawings using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or OpenRoads.
- Develop drainage layouts, earthworks, road designs, transit corridors, and utility alignments.
- Produce accurate technical documentation to support the design and delivery process.
- Develop and update stormwater drainage plans, storm sewers, culvert details, detention basins, and erosion control layouts.
- Translate engineers’ design sketches and calculations into precise technical drawings and 3D models.
- Ensure compliance with local standards, codes, and project specifications.
- Assist with quantity take-offs and provide basic cost estimation support.
- Collaborate with engineers, surveyors, and other drafters to ensure drawing accuracy and resolve design conflicts.
- Maintain organized drawing records, file revisions, and document control protocols.
- Participate in project meetings and design reviews.
- Support the preparation of as-built documentation by updating redline drawings based on site feedback.
Requirements
- Degree in Civil Engineering
- 4+ years’ experience in civil design, with a focus on drainage or linear infrastructure projects
- Familiarity with hydrologic and hydraulic design principles and stormwater modeling concepts
- Knowledge of relevant local and provincial design standards (or equivalent)
- Strong attention to detail and ability to interpret engineering sketches and specifications
- Good communication skills and ability to work in a team-oriented environment
- Experience with GIS, 1D, 2D, and 3D design and modeling
Skills
- AutoCAD
- Civil 3D
- OpenRoads
- Revit
- Related design/drafting software
- GIS
Experience Level
- 4+ years
Education Level
- Degree in Civil Engineering
Salary/Compensations
- $71,000 - $106,000
About the Company
- Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.
- We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life.
- We believe everyone's contribution matters.
- We are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.
- You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet.
- Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.
- Together, we can create a lasting legacy.
Equal Opportunity
- We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions.
- Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people.
- We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
- Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.
- We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
