The Contract Civil Designer is accountable to collaborate within a multi-disciplinary environment which includes working with all engineering disciplines to plan and design Earthwork’s projects. This position is best suited to individuals who have great multi-tasking skills, can quickly interpret client’s needs while being organized and team focused. The successful candidate will have a strong AutoCAD Civil 3D drafting background and be proficient in using ArcGIS.
Location: Calgary Office with limited field travel as required

Accountabilities & Responsibilities:
• Work in conjunction with the asset teams to plan existing and future earthworks projects such as pads, infrastructure, access road corridors, geotechnical investigations and winter drilling programs
• Prepare conceptual sketches and detailed grading drawings to assist development teams to make informed effective decisions
• Optimize proposed project footprints through multi-disciplinary collaboration. Analise, quantify, and communicate cost effective and risk averse alternatives.
• Coordinate meetings to achieve multi-disciplinary consensus on footprints prior to survey and Earthworks execution
• Understand the Cenovus safe work practices and procedures and implement into design standards and specifications
• Provide technical support on construction projects through estimating, quantity take-offs, surveying and material analysis using AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or ArcGIS
• Attend all key Capital Field Project Scheduling and Planning meetings to ensure project timelines are communicated and adhered to
• General understanding of Cenovus and industry environmental and regulatory guidelines and standards

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• ASET member or equivalent
• Diploma of Degree in Geographic Information Systems or Civil Engineering Technology or equivalent with at least 2 years of Oil and Gas experience
• Must have strong computer skills and a minimum of 8 years of experience producing civil earthworks designs using AutoCAD Civil 3D software
• Corridor modeling, mass haul diagram plan production, storm water management and design experience, slope, pond and ditching design, culvert sizing calculations/analysis, Autoturn and Autolisp programming would all be considered assets
• Ability to assist in developing automated tools using ArcGIS model builder and python to automate surface planning activities
• Solid understanding of earthwork construction practices
• Strong desire to learn, execute, improve and take accountability for company and team success
• Ability to use rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions
• Can effectively cope with change and shift gears comfortably
• Ability to create effective working relationships within a fast pace multi-disciplinary environment
• Excellent organizational skills

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.