Ready to take the next step in your career? Join Egis and be part of our exciting growth across Canada. As a member of our global team of 23,500+ engineers, architects, scientists and consultants, you'll help deliver some of the country's most impactful infrastructure, transportation, buildings and energy projects while building a career with global opportunities and local impact.
Job DescriptionWe are seeking a talented and innovative Intern, Highways to join our engineering team in Markham, Canada. As a key member of our transportation infrastructure division, you will play a crucial role in designing safe, efficient, and sustainable highway systems that connect communities and drive economic growth.
- Develop comprehensive highway design plans using advanced software tools such as OpenRoads, AutoCAD, and Civil 3D.
- Create detailed engineering drawings, including plans, profiles, and cross-sections for highway projects.
- Analyze traffic flow patterns and incorporate safety considerations into design solutions.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated design approaches.
- Interpret and implement local and national highway design standards and regulations.
- Conduct site inspections and field work to gather essential data for design projects.
- Prepare accurate cost estimates and tender documents for highway construction projects.
- Participate in client meetings and present design concepts to stakeholders.
- Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices in highway design.
- Contribute to environmental impact assessments for proposed highway projects.
- Mentor junior team members and share technical expertise.
- 0-2 years of experience in civil modeling with a strong emphasis on road and alignment, corridor modeling, grading, and surface design using Civil 3D.
- Working knowledge of Autodesk Civil 3D (including alignment, corridors, assemblies, surfaces, and data shortcuts), AutoCAD, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Autodesk Desktop Connector.
- Experience with tools such as Vehicle Tracking, Navisworks Manage, Dynamo for Civil 3D, Python scripting for automation, and Bentley OpenRoads is considered a strong asset.
- Familiarity with grading, pavement design, de-icing, road cross-sections, and ICAO/TP312 or Transport Canada standards is an advantage.
- Working knowledge of applicable Ontario and Canadian road and aviation codes and standards, including OPSD, OTM Book 7, and MOE/MTO guidelines.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Strong coordination, documentation, and version control skills.
- Commitment to quality, attention to detail, and enthusiasm for optimizing digital design workflows.
We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
This role is eligible for a referral bonus in line with the Referral Program. If you have been referred, please provide the name of the employee who has referred you at the time of your application.
At Egis, we embrace innovation to tackle challenges and utilize AI in our recruitment process under stringent ethics and compliance policies and in alignment with our values of being a Responsible Company, a People First Company and a Creative Company. Committed to diversity, growth and collaboration, we may leverage AI to support the recruitment process.
Egis Canada is an equal opportunities employer offering a competitive salary and benefits to those with the skills suited to the needs of our clients. The salary range advertised may exceed the range based on several factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.
Skills Required
- 0-2 years of experience in civil modeling, especially road and alignment, corridor modeling, grading, and surface design using Civil 3D
- Working knowledge of Autodesk Civil 3D, including alignments, corridors, assemblies, surfaces, and data shortcuts
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Autodesk Construction Cloud, and Autodesk Desktop Connector
- Working knowledge of applicable Ontario and Canadian road and aviation codes and standards, including OPSD, OTM Book 7, and MOE/MTO guidelines
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
- Strong coordination, documentation, and version control skills
- Commitment to quality, attention to detail, and enthusiasm for optimizing digital design workflows
- Experience with Vehicle Tracking, Navisworks Manage, Dynamo for Civil 3D, Python scripting, and Bentley OpenRoads
- Familiarity with grading, pavement design, de-icing, road cross-sections, and ICAO/TP312 or Transport Canada standards
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