BIM Modeller - Civil Works (Civil 3D) at SYSTRA · Toronto

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SYSTRA Canada is part of the SYSTRA group, an international consulting and engineering group, a world leader in the design of transport infrastructures. SYSTRA Canada is an engineering and consulting firm whose primary focus is to offer transportation solutions, whether for passengers or goods: feasibility studies of building a new railway line, increasing the capacity of the existing infrastructure, privatization of a railway.

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Context:

Reports To

BIM Coordinator / BIM Manager / Civil Lead Engineer

 

Job Purpose

The BIM Modeller – Civil Works is responsible for producing and managing civil BIM models and drawings in Autodesk Civil 3D for the light rail project. The role includes development of alignments, corridors, surfaces, grading, utilities interfaces, and associated civil design documentation in compliance with project BIM standards and design requirements.

Missions/Main Duties:

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and update Civil 3D models for track corridors, roads, drainage, earthworks, utility diversions, at-grade interfaces, depot external works, and other civil infrastructure associated with the project.
• Create and manage alignments, profiles, assemblies, corridors, surfaces, and grading models.
• Maintain fully functional and up-to-date Civil3D models within the ACC-Forma collaborative platform, ensuring proper data references, file structure, model accessibility, version control, and compliance with project collaboration workflows.
• Prepare plan and profile drawings, cross-sections, earthworks drawings, utility layouts, and general arrangement drawings.
• Coordinate civil models with structural, architectural, MEP, rail systems, and utility disciplines.
• Support design teams by converting engineering concepts and mark-ups into accurate BIM/CAD deliverables.
• Ensure all modelling and documentation comply with the BIM Execution Plan, CAD/BIM standards, coordinate systems, and client delivery requirements.
• Participate in clash detection and design coordination reviews.
• Manage data references, data shortcuts, shared coordinates, and file linking practices within the project environment.
• Assist in generating quantities, cut-and-fill information, and model-based outputs where required.
• Update deliverables in line with design revisions and comments from engineering teams.
• Maintain model integrity, naming consistency, and document control compliance.
• Support production of submissions across concept, preliminary design, detailed design, and construction stages 

Profile/Skills:

Required Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Civil Engineering, Infrastructure Drafting, or related field.
• Proven experience as a Civil 3D Modeller / BIM Modeller on infrastructure projects.
• Strong proficiency in Autodesk Civil 3D.
• Good understanding of civil engineering design principles including roads, grading, drainage, and utility coordination.
• Ability to prepare plan/profile sheets, cross-sections, and corridor-based models.
• Familiarity with coordinate systems, survey data, and topographic modelling.
• Understanding of BIM processes, model federation, and multidisciplinary coordination. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience on light rail, rail, highway, or urban infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of Navisworks for coordination and clash review.
• Familiarity with GIS, survey integration, and data exchange workflows.
• Experience within ISO 19650 or similar BIM management frameworks. 

Key Skills

• Civil 3D modelling expertise
• Corridor and surface modelling
• Profile and cross-section production
• Utility and interface coordination
• Accuracy and quality control
• Communication and teamwork
• Schedule awareness
• Problem-solving

The reference salary range for this role would be $65,000 - $85,000 CAD / Annually  

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SYSTRA Canada is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values applications from all and offers employment equity based on the merits and abilities of candidates and personnel.

Note: In this description, the masculine gender is used for easy reading purposes and includes the feminine.

We use AI-enabled tools in our recruitment platform (iCIMS) for tasks like resume parsing and candidate matching. These tools do not make hiring decisions; all applications are reviewed by a human recruiter, and final decisions are made by our hiring team.

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