Civil Design Technologist, Community Development

Do you enjoy turning community development designs into a clean, buildable drawing set? ISL's Community Development team in Calgary is growing, and we are looking for an intermediate Civil Design Technologist with 5 to 7 years of experience to produce the grading, stormwater and utility drawings for new communities and site developments across the Calgary region. You will work alongside engineers who value your input from conceptual design to construction. If you are interested in learning more, reach out and start the conversation.

A Little About Us

More about what we do:

• ISL delivers on a variety of multidisciplinary projects
• We have extensive expertise – We have a variety of expertise and are comprised of five sectors specializing in Transportation, Municipal and Community, Bridges, Building and Structures and Land and Environment. Learn more about our areas of practice.
• We are award winning and recognized in industry – Visit our #ISLLife blog and learn more.
• Learn more about our work by visiting us on Instagram @islengineering / LinkedIn and feel free to join our ISL newsletter on LinkedIn: Inside ISL.
  
  

About The Team

The Calgary Community Development team delivers a diverse range of community and site development projects across Calgary and Southern Alberta, partnering with private developers, municipalities, architects, and contractors to help bring communities to life.

Team members play a key role in shaping projects from initial planning and due diligence through design, approvals, and construction, while building strong client relationships and working alongside internal multidisciplinary specialists in planning, landscape architecture, transportation, municipal, and buildings.

The result is a dynamic, collaborative environment that offers meaningful project involvement, professional growth, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on communities throughout the region.

• Diverse and Meaningful Projects – No two projects are the same. Our team works on a wide range of development projects across Calgary and Southern Alberta, including single-family residential communities, multi-family developments, commercial and industrial sites, institutional facilities, and neighborhood parks. This diversity provides opportunities to work with different clients, tackle unique challenges, and gain experience across multiple sectors throughout your career.
• Interesting Work – Some notable past projects include Chelsea at Greenbriar, Glenmore Twin Arena, Walden Fire Station and Public Library, National Access Arts Centre, Pumphouse Park, Eau Claire, Calgary Zoo, East Shepard, industrial subdivisions located in Balzac, Lethbridge and Taber.
• Ongoing Development – We are committed to helping our people grow through a strong culture of mentorship, coaching, and continuous learning. Team members have access to fully funded internal and external training opportunities designed to strengthen both technical and professional skills while supporting long-term career development.
  
  

About The Role

You will be based in our Calgary office on a hybrid schedule (three days in the office, two from home), working side by side with the engineers. You will make the following contributions:

• Prepare detailed civil drawings in Civil 3D and AutoCAD for community and private site development projects, from due diligence, and concept stages through detailed design, tender and construction.
• Build and manage Civil 3D models/surfaces, alignments, profiles, corridors and pipe networks for roadways, lot grading and underground utilities.
• Produce earthwork volume calculations and cut and fill analysis.
• Draft stormwater management drawings, including storm sewer plans and profiles, overland drainage and stormwater pond layouts.
• Prepare sanitary sewer and water distribution plans and profiles that meet municipal servicing standards.
• Assemble complete drawing packages for submission to the City of Calgary and surrounding municipalities and update them through each round of review comments.
• Coordinate with engineers, surveyors, planners, landscape architects and shallow utility providers so drawings stay consistent across disciplines.
• Prepare record drawings from survey and construction information at project close-out.
• Check drawings against ISL CAD standards and municipal requirements.
• Share your Civil 3D know-how with junior drafters and help improve team templates and workflows.
  
  

Who We Are Looking For

As a new member of ISL’s Community Development team, this future ISLer models our organizational values of Curiosity, Unity, Integrity and Excellence. Is this you?

• Curiosity: We stay curious to stay ahead.
• Unity: Through collaborative action, we deliver exceptional results.
• Integrity: We do the right thing even when it’s hard.
• Excellence: We strive to improve and deliver high-quality work that makes a difference.
  
  

Your Resume Must Display

• Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or a related discipline from a recognized post-secondary institution.
• 5 to 7 years of civil drafting or design experience, ideally in consulting, with a focus on community or site development.
• Prepare engineering plan sets, plan/profile drawings, complex cross sections, figures, exhibits, and record drawings for municipal infrastructure submissions.
• Assist with design calculations, quantity take-offs, cost estimates, and supporting documentation for design deliverables.
• Advanced proficiency in Civil 3D and AutoCAD, including 3D models/surfaces, corridors, grading and pipe networks.
• Consistently applies drafting standards and QA/QC procedures to produce accurate, high-quality deliverables.
• Generate construction layout coordinates and supporting survey, construction stakeout, field review, and record drawing workflows.
• Hands-on experience preparing grading, stormwater and underground utility drawings for community or site development projects.
• Working knowledge of design standards, such as the City of Calgary Design Guidelines for Subdivision Servicing.
  
  

Assets

• Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) designation with the Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta (ASET), or working towards it.
• Proficiency with AutoTurn or AutoCAD Vehicle Tracking.
• Hands-on experience preparing Erosion and Sediment Control drawings and reports.
• Familiarity with approval processes in Calgary and surrounding municipalities.
• Experience with Bluebeam Revu or ArcGIS.
• Experience working with multi-discipline teams.
  
  

What ISL Offers

Thank you for considering ISL as your next step.

Our wellness philosophy encompasses the four pillars of physical, mental, financial, and spiritual wellbeing which is why our benefits package is comprehensive and offers you some of the best available tools to maximize your career and lifestyle.

Here Are Some Of The Amazing Benefits We Provide

• Hybrid model of work (3 days in office, 2 days from home).
• Immediate employer paid benefits upon commencement which include health, dental and extensive paramedical services.
• Life Insurance and AD&D options.
• Healthcare spending and lifestyle option accounts.
• Group RRSP with employer matching opportunities
• Competitive annual bonus incentives.
• Paid professional development opportunities such as conferences and memberships.
• Parental leave top ups.
• 24/7/365 employee & family assistance program.
• Service Recognition Awards.
• An excellent onboarding and mentorship plan to set you up for success.
  
  

Location:

ISL is proudly located in over 16 offices across Western Canada. This position will be located in:

• Calgary
  
  

At ISL your identity is part of our identity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) speaks to our core values and provides space for our teams to bring their authentic selves to work. ISL believes DEI creates the best outcomes for our clients while sustaining a happy and thriving work environment that allows for career development and opportunities for all staff. ISL is committed to a focused effort on continuous improvement and development of a respectful and safe workplace.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position. Only those who will be selected for an interview will be contacted.