Civil BIM Designer

Joining Arup  

Arup’s purpose, shared values, and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world. 

We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Civil BIM Designer to join our Canada BIM Team in our Toronto Office. This role is ideal for someone who is ready to take ownership of model development, support digital delivery on multidisciplinary projects, and contribute to the advancement of BIM best practice and digital innovation across the team. You will work closely with engineers, project managers, and BIM Designers to produce high quality, fully coordinated BIM models and technical outputs for a wide range of infrastructure projects, including roadways, utilities, drainage, site development projects.

In this role, you will be involved in the development of detailed civil engineering models and drawings using the Autodesk suite of software, particularly Civil 3D and Navisworks, within the Autodesk Forma environment. You will support clash detection and model coordination between multiple disciplines, ensuring that project information is accurate, consistent and aligned with BIM Execution Plans and the requirements of ISO 19650. You will also take responsibility for maintaining sound model data structures, attribute information and digital standards, ensuring that all model content reflects best practice and the needs of the project.

You will also have the opportunity to contribute to internal innovation and continuous improvement initiatives, playing an active part in the ongoing development of BIM capability within the business.

This job posting represents an active vacancy within our organization and is open for immediate recruitment.

The opportunity  

To thrive in this role, you should have a strong blend of technical capability, digital fluency and collaborative communication skills. You will be comfortable operating within multidisciplinary teams, confident in solving modelling challenges, and motivated by opportunities to innovate in digital delivery.

• Civil 3D proficiency: Competent level modelling of surfaces, corridors, pipe networks and grading is essential. Well established use and development of Subassembly Composer components is an advantage.
• BIM software: Hands on experience with Autodesk Navisworks for clash detection and multidiscipline coordination. Familiarity with MicroStation, Power InRoads and/or OpenRoads is desirable.
• Standards & protocols: An understanding of ISO 19650 and local BIM guidance, ensuring data consistency across the project lifecycle.
• Data management: Familiarity with Common Data Environments, primarily Autodesk’s ACC and Bentley ProjectWise.
• Quality control: Ability to perform model audits and verify data accuracy in line with BIM Execution Plan requirements.

You will have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.  

Is this role right for you?

• Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology (or equivalent).
• C.E.T. (Certified Engineering Technologist) designation or eligibility considered an asset.
• At least 3 years of experience in BIM modeling and design within the civil engineering team.
• Analytical problem solver, able to interpret drawings, specifications and design requirements, and identify/pre empt clashes and technical software issues.
• Collaborative communicator, able to work both independently and within multidisciplinary design teams.
• Strong time and task management, with the ability to support senior BIM Leads and manage multiple project deadlines.

Please note that all applicants must apply directly via the job portal. If this role is not quite what you are looking for but you are interested in other opportunities for a future with purpose, please sign up to our Talent Community where you will be kept up to date with roles suitable for you to shape a better world.

What we offer you 

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together. 

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.  

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.  

Benefits at Work - At Arup, we have a comprehensive and valuable benefits program that works for our employees and their families. These are 100% paid for by Arup except for optional life insurance. These benefits provide health and welfare security for you as well as paid time off for rest and renewal. Our Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually) provides an opportunity for you to share in the success of the Firm. As a valued employee of Arup, you can also choose to participate in our GRRSP 5% company match to help you save for your future. 

Flexible Working - We believe that flexible arrangements create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people. Options for alternative schedules and the ability to work outside of the office for a portion of your workweek are available.  

Toronto Hiring Range – The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in Toronto is $80,000 to $85,000 per year. This range is commensurate with experience, educational background, and skill level. Benefits are not included in the base salary. Please note hiring ranges for candidates performing work outside of Toronto will differ.  

Different people, shared values 

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.  

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.  

Our Toronto office is located on ceded and unceded lands of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishinabewaki, and the Haudenosaunee (hoe-dee-no-SHOW-nee). We acknowledge this land and its people to build a shared understanding of how our collective past brings us to where we are today. Through our ever-developing commitments, we strive to strengthen our relationships with this land, its people, and its treaties to shape a better, more inclusive world.    

Our Application Process  

We will be reviewing our candidates for this position on a rolling basis. Once you have applied you will be evaluated and potentially moved on to the next round, at which point a member of the talent resourcing team will reach out to you directly. 

Arup is an equal opportunity employer and will consider applications from all qualified individuals. Every job applicant will be treated equally, fairly and with respect regarding race, color, ancestry, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, civil status, age (except as provided by law), creed/religion, political convictions, language, ethnic or national origin, disability/handicap, pardoned record of offences, social condition (marital or family status, receipt of social assistance), and any other ground protected by the applicable human rights legislation.

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