Job Description
Job Title:  Municipal Design Drafter
Department:  Municipal
Job Location:  Thunder Bay, Winnipeg
Req Id:  534
Posting Start Date:  4/24/26
Job Description: 

About Us

We are an employee-owned, multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm serving clients across North America and beyond. Our team of engineers, scientists, technologists and support staff is dedicated to excellence in engineering and project management.

We believe a commitment to lasting relationships is just as critical as the expertise applied in our work. To us that means we put our people first. From professional development opportunities to an open, flexible and collaborative work environment, a career at KGS is like no other.

Working with us means you’ll be part of some of the most interesting projects across Canada, the U.S. and beyond. We believe we set our own boundaries by what we’re willing to attempt and strive to push the limit on what’s possible. That’s the KGS way.

The Role

As a Municipal Design Drafter, your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Participate in the Municipal Design process from proposal stage through to completion
  • Work collaboratively with the greater design team including other disciplines
  • Work in a design drafting capacity for small to large Municipal Projects (Sewer, water, land drainage, land development, etc.)
  • Contribute to the production of Report Figures, Preliminary, Tender, and Construction Packages
  • Perform design calculations and present them in a logical and organized manner
  • Manage Project Data (Drawing Files, Models, Topographic Survey, Design Calculations, etc.)
  • Assist in drawing production, plotting and delivery
  • Ensure drawing development adheres to Company/Client Drafting Standards with emphasis on quality assurance and Project Schedule
  • May occasionally be required to work overtime

About You

  • Excellent knowledge in CAD
  • Diploma in a Civil Engineering Technology program from a recognized post-secondary Institute
  • Experience in Civil Design Drafting with demonstrated technical abilities
  • C. Tech. and/or C.E.T. registration would be an asset
  • Experience in AutoCADCivil3D
  • Experience in MicroStation Software would be an asset
  • Strong attention to detail with excellent oral and written communication skills

Thunder Bay only: The salary range for this position is $52,000 to $75,000 annually.

Please note that the salary range mentioned in this job description should serve simply as a guide. The final compensation offered may vary based on a variety of factors, including candidate’s experience, skills, and location. KGS Group is committed to providing a fair, equitable, and competitive package that reflects the value an individual brings to the organization.

KGS Group is an employee-owned equal opportunity company offering an excellent total compensation and benefits package for employees.

KGS Group is dedicated to fostering an inclusive, respectful and accessible workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all abilities and are committed to providing accommodations, upon request, to ensure full participation in every stage of the recruitment and selection process.