Civil Engineering Technologist - Novatech

Job Details

Civil Engineering Technologist

Ottawa (en)
  • City City: Ottawa
  • Rate of Pay Rate of Pay: Salary
  • Positions Available Positions Available: 1
  • Type Type: Full Time
  • Duration Duration: Permanent
  • Avg. Hours/Week Avg. Hours/Week: 37.5
  • Schedule Schedule: Days
  • Education Education: College

We are seeking new talent to join our established and growing Novatech team. We are looking for an individual who is enthusiastic about using their technical abilities to prepare and design contract drawings for a variety of civil engineering linear infrastructure and site works projects. If you are driven, enjoy the attention to detail and have energetic spirit conducive to a dynamic environment, this may be an ideal fit.

We believe in developing our people through mentorship and by engaging our multi-disciplined teams, to share their diverse talents and help them understand industry standards, trends, and successful business practices.

What You’ll Do

  • Prepare preliminary and detailed engineering design drawings using AutoCAD/Civil 3D.
  • Assist with roadway, grading, and servicing design.
  • Help prepare construction cost estimates.
  • Develop knowledge of current industry practices and standards.
  • Perform field inspections and field surveys as needed.

Skills & Experience You’ll Need

  • High level of commitment and professionalism
  • Knowledge of the following software: Microsoft Office applications; AutoCAD/Civil 3D
  • Ability to work independently as well as a part of a team.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong technical writing, attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • A valid Province of Ontario driver’s license and access to a vehicle recommended.
  • Field and or survey work experience an asset.

Education and Accreditation Required

  • Civil Engineering Technology Diploma
  • Design courses in storm and sanitary sewers, watermain, drainage, roadways, and grading an asset.

Compensation/Work Arrangements

  • Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits.
  • 100% in-office role, with opportunity for future hybrid work


Novatech is dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. We celebrate and welcome the diversity of all employees, stakeholders, and external personnel. This approach has been adopted to foster an environment that respects people's dignity, ideas, and beliefs. We demonstrate our commitment to this by providing a supportive work environment and a culture that welcomes and encourages equal opportunities for all employees. The company will comply with all applicable legislation in pursuit of these endeavours.

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ABOUT THE COMPANY

You can be confident that our dynamic team of 100+ professionals will pull together to meet your specific project needs in the fields of civil, transportation, and water resources engineering; land use planning; urban design; and landscape architecture. We focus on the local and Eastern Ontario region and have built our reputation with both private and public sector clients - people like you - by providing practical consulting advice for more than 35 years.