Project Designer, Land Development

Post Date

Nov 12, 2025

Location

Peterborough,
Ontario

ZIP/Postal Code

K9J 0
Canada
Jan 13, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Perm

Category

Designer

Req #

TOR-dd2494af-0573-4ca6-aaeb-62a143196715

Pay Rate

$60k - $80k (estimate)

Who Can Apply

  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada

Job Description

Insight Global is in search of a Project Designer for a leading civil engineering customer in Peterborough for projects in their Land Development Engineering Department. This is a hybrid role requires 3x/week on site Peterborough, as per company policy.

As a Project Designer, you will enhance our client's site servicing and stormwater management teams by preparing engineering drawings and technical documents. You will play a crucial role in their land development services, leveraging strong partnerships to deliver optimal solutions for their clients.

Key Responsibilities:
• Create contract drawings (site plans, grading plans, servicing plans and erosion and sediment controls plans) using AutoCAD Civil 3D design software.
• Draft design/technical reports
• Conduct field reviews
• Prepare cost estimates and quantity calculations
• Develop tender documents
• Prepare various design and presentation materials, including drawings.
• Liaise with staff, clients, agencies, and sub-consultants during the design phase
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve design issues
• Provide updates on the progress of design projects
• Ensure design integrity throughout design development, detail design, tendering, and construction

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Required Skills & Experience

- Civil Engineering Technician/Technology Diploma.
- Strong knowledge of AutoCAD and AutoCAD Civil 3D.
- Strong experience drafting design/technical reports
- Strong experience preparing tender documents
- Excellent time management skills to meet project timelines.
- General knowledge of various design standards and requirements, such as OPSS and OPSD.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

- Experience with the ESRI ArcMap Geographic Information System (GIS) software package
- Holder of, or eligible to obtain, an Ontario Class G Driver’s License

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.