Position Title:  Modeling Specialist - CO-OP

Build Your Career at Aecon

Aecon is proud to build some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of this generation. From the roads and transit systems that connect our communities, to the communication networks that link us from coast-to-coast, and the water infrastructure that supplies our businesses and homes. Our integral work includes constructing the pipelines that join provinces with the energy that fuels the nation, and the airports and ports that connect us all. Aecon is there, safely and sustainably building the future.  

We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement – driven by the diversity, expertise and teamwork of our employees. We are always searching the globe for exceptional candidates to join the Aecon family and be a part of our forward-thinking, innovative, best-in-class organization!  

 What is the Opportunity?

Aecon Civil is a market leader with a self-perform competitive advantage and core local strength in key markets. We’re proud of our work helping to expand and improve Canada’s infrastructure and transportation networks, and we’re ready to build the future of our country.

We are thrilled to be looking for our next co-op candidate who is passionate about construction engineering technology to support our integrated digital delivery team within our civil east division in our Toronto head office.

To create 3D geometrical representations of Linier disciplines (roads, rail, surfaces, earthworks) in the right geolocation and orientation according to specification documents and assigned project means and method plans.

What You’ll Do Here:

• Utilize automated design software and engineering knowledge to Create a valid 3D presentation based on Specifications documents and Means & Methods plans
• Setting up the created 3D model on the right coordinates and orientation in a 3D digital delivery environment
• Setting up the layers and styles of the elements according to instructions
• Purge and audit the model before handing it over to coordinators
• Create Dynamic Blocks and attributes using provided Dynamo scripts
• Perform quantity estimates and other filtering and calculations using cloud-based tools (Autodesk assemble)
• Create, modify, validate, and prepare detailed 2D and 3D construction drawings to meet the project’s expectations
• Assist in producing 2D sheets (plans, sections, 3D clips and details) from 3D multi-discipline models
• Provides valid, neat, and true to specifications and requirements 3D models in DWG, DGN and PDFs formats

What You Bring to the Team:

• Pursuing a graduate degree in Civil Engineering, BIM, Drafting or combination of education and relevant experience
• Good working knowledge of CAD, design development, construction documents and engineering principles
• Good working knowledge in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Revit, Navisworks, InfraWorks, Dynamo and other AEC digital applications and platforms
• Excellent Oral and written communication skills
• Excellent Microsoft Office and MS Teams skills
• Have 1 to 5 years of relevant experience
• Ability to read and interpret 2D and 3D BIM drawings and models to help investigate Modeling problems

Appreciated Technical Skills:

• Demonstrated hands-on experience using Bentley (MicroStation, Open Roads, Open Buildings Designer, ProjectWise,…) design software for model based digital delivery
• More than two years' experience as a drafter or technical designer
• Intermediate or advanced qualification in the Autodesk AEC collection suite
• Knowledge and experience in Autodesk Construction Cloud

Desired Soft Skills:

• Sense of priorities, commitment, and organization
• Problem analysis and resolution capacity
• Team player
• Results orientation
• Adaptation to changes
• Passionate about innovation
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture 

What Makes us Aecon Proud:

• Engaging and agile workplace culture, collaborative and inclusive teams
• Commitment to sustainability and to becoming a net-zero company by 2050
• Investing in our people through a variety of learning and development programs such as Aecon University, BluePrint leadership program, and Project Management Academy
• Variety of wellness benefits, access to virtual health care, 100% employer-paid health and dental premiums, Employee Assistance Program, Best Doctors Program, and more.
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities
• Recognition and rewards through Aecon Accolades, Aecon Achievement Awards and more
• Employee Stock Options, Short Term Incentive Program, Retirement Savings and Pension Plan

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. If you require accommodation during any step of the application process, please click here.