CAD Designer

CAD Designer

Brampton, ON

At EXP, we’re driven to provide innovative solutions for the world’s built and natural environments. As a team of engineers, architects, designers, scientists, creators, and a community of professionals, we bring diverse and talented people together to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Here, you join a team that leverages differences, harnesses their entrepreneurial spirit in an employee-owned company, that believes diversity is what gives us strength, seeks sustainable results and shares ambitions for each other, our clients, and the communities we are part of and serve. To be a part of EXP means to have your own experience, while staying connected to a global network of professionals, who believe we are a part of something bigger. Together, we are EXP.

Are you ready to design your future?

Be our next CAD Designer!

Your work environment at EXP

We are seeking a highly skilled and self-driven CAD Designer with 5–10 years of experience in designing large-diameter watermain, stormwater, and sanitary sewer systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in municipal infrastructure projects and be proficient in Civil 3D and MicroStation. This role requires the ability to lead CAD design efforts independently with minimal supervision from engineers and senior staff.

What a day at EXP has in store for you
 

• Prepare detailed design drawings for watermain, storm, and sanitary sewer systems, including plan and profile views, alignments, and connection details in urban environment.
• Lead CAD design tasks for large-diameter linear infrastructure projects, ensuring accuracy and adherence to municipal standards.
• Collaborate with engineers to translate design concepts into constructible drawings.
  Manage drawing production workflows and maintain drawing standards across projects.
• Perform quality control checks on drawings and coordinate revisions based on engineering feedback.
• Support design teams during proposal development and project execution phases.
• Participate in design coordination meetings and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders during design.
• Maintain organized drawing files and documentation for project records.

What your experience looks like

• Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or related field.
• Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) designation is preferred.
• 5–10 years of experience in CAD design for municipal water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and MicroStation is essential.
• Strong understanding of municipal design standards and construction practices.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of CAD deliverables.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams and coordinating with engineers, project managers, and stakeholders.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with trenchless design methods and large-diameter pipe systems.
• Familiarity with GIS integration and data management.
• Knowledge of stormwater management design principles.
• Experience in preparing tender documents and as-built drawings.
• Understanding of hydraulic modeling outputs and how they inform design.
• Ability to mentor junior CAD staff and contribute to continuous improvement of CAD standards. 
   

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

The salary range for this role is between $62K - $82.1K. 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.

EXP subscribes to the Workplace Equity Program. Applications from women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous peoples and persons with disabilities are encouraged. Persons with disabilities can obtain accommodation for the selection process by contacting us at the following email address: hrsupport@exp.com.

Our story

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.

Find out more about life at EXP by visiting www.exp.com.