CAD Coordinator

BBA Consultants; Quebec; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual vacation and sick leave

Group insurance plan

Retirement savings plan

Onsite mobility premium

Cellphone fee reimbursements

Job summary

BBA Consultants in Canada is seeking a CAD/BIM specialist to join our engineering team. You’ll model and coordinate digital models for large mining and hydroelectric projects, ensuring BIM/CAD standards and deliverable quality across disciplines.

You’ll support the team using AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks and Smart3D, set up federated site models, perform clash detection and mentor colleagues on BIM best practices. Bilingual English/French required to collaborate with offices and clients.

Qualifications

• Technical college diploma or university degree in engineering (civil, mechanical, electrical, industrial) or engineering technology, with CAD/BIM experience.
• Experience working at a consulting engineering firm on mining and/or hydroelectric projects or a strong desire to specialize in these sectors.
• Proficiency with the Autodesk Suite (Revit, Navisworks, AutoCAD, Plant3D).
• Solid understanding of mining and hydroelectric project life cycles (studies, detailed engineering, work site, rehabilitation, as-built).
• Ability to provide support and guidance, strong teaching skills and the ability to clearly explain BIM requirements to diverse project teams.
• Advanced English skills to facilitate collaboration with other BBA offices and/or clients in English-speaking Canadian provinces and internationally; you may need to use English occasionally or daily, depending on current projects.
• Advanced French skills to facilitate collaboration with other BBA offices and/or clients in Québec.
• Asset: knowledge of Smart3D.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate multidisciplinary BIM models for mining and hydroelectric projects (process, mechanical, piping, structural, civil, electrical, ventilation and building disciplines).
• Set up and maintain federated site models, ensuring geometric and documentation consistency.
• Perform multidisciplinary clash detection across disciplines in complex environments.
• Develop, document and continuously update BIM and CAD templates, libraries and modelling standards tailored to multiple project types.
• Administer the common data environment (CDE) for projects (e.g., Autodesk Construction Cloud), including folder structures, user access by team and discipline, and review and publication workflows.
• Support engineering teams in using CAD and BIM tools, including AutoCAD, Smart3D, Revit, Civil 3D, CADWorx Plant, Navisworks and more.
• Help prepare BIM deliverables requested by major clients across all industries.
• Participate in internal training and provide ongoing coaching to teams for BIM best practices specific to mining and hydroelectric projects.

Skills

BIM modelling coordination

English language proficiency

French language proficiency

Education

Technical college diploma or university degree in engineering with CAD/BIM experience

Tools

Autodesk Suite (Revit, Navisworks, AutoCAD, Plant3D)

Smart3D

Job description

Your future role on our team

You’ll report to the Development Manager, CAD/BIM, and support the engineering teams in modelling and coordinating digital models for large-scale projects of all types (mining and hydropower sectors).

Type of position: Regular

Your future role on our team

You’ll report to the Development Manager, CAD/BIM, and support the engineering teams in modelling and coordinating digital models for large-scale projects of all types (mining and hydropower sectors). You’ll ensure BBA’s BIM/CAD standards are applied, that model and deliverable quality is maintained and that CAD tools and the collaborative platform function properly.

With us, you’ll get the opportunity to...

• Coordinate multidisciplinary BIM models for mining and hydroelectric projects (process, mechanical, piping, structural, civil, electrical, ventilation and building disciplines)
• Set up and maintain federated site models, ensuring geometric and documentation consistency
• Perform multidisciplinary clash detection across disciplines in complex environments
• Develop, document and continuously update BIM and CAD templates, libraries and modelling standards tailored to multiple project types
• Administer the common data environment (CDE) for projects (e.g., Autodesk Construction Cloud), including folder structures, user access by team and discipline, and review and publication workflows
• Support engineering teams in using CAD and BIM tools, including AutoCAD, Smart3D, Revit, Civil 3D, CADWorx Plant, Navisworks and more
• Help prepare BIM deliverables requested by major clients across all industries
• Participate in internal training and provide ongoing coaching to teams for BIM best practices specific to mining and hydroelectric projects

Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture?

• Entrepreneurial spirit
• Results-driven
• Desire to motivate and train the next generation
• Strong commitment to health and safety
• Thirst to learn and excel
• Inspirational leadership

Summary Of Certifications And Job Requirements

• Technical college diploma or university degree in engineering (civil, mechanical, electrical, industrial) or engineering technology, with CAD/BIM experience
• Experience working at a consulting engineering firm on mining and/or hydroelectric projects or a strong desire to specialize in these sectors
• Proficiency with the Autodesk Suite (Revit, Navisworks, AutoCAD, Plant3D)
• Solid understanding of mining and hydroelectric project life cycles (studies, detailed engineering, work site, rehabilitation, as-built)
• Ability to provide support and guidance, strong teaching skills and the ability to clearly explain BIM requirements to diverse project teams
• Advanced English skills to facilitate collaboration with other BBA offices and/or clients in English-speaking Canadian provinces and internationally; you may need to use English occasionally or daily, depending on current projects
• Advanced French skills to facilitate collaboration with other BBA offices and/or clients in Québec
• Asset: knowledge of Smart3D

An Overview Of BBA’s Total Rewards

• Annual premium program for all regular employees
• Onsite mobility premium
• Time bank
• Cellphone fee reimbursements
• Group insurance plan from the first day of employment, including disability insurance and a telemedicine program
• Retirement savings plan
• Annual vacation and sick leave
• Premium for employee referrals

BBA considers many factors when determining the annual base salary, including the region, market, education, relevant and demonstrated work experience, technical assessment, qualifications, certifications and other relevant skills.

At BBA, You Get Many Benefits

• A collaborative team that shares its ideas and knowledge
• Opportunity to mentor our next generation: We invest in our people and help them develop
• Participation in innovation projects
• Promotion of our experts (SMEs), both externally and internally
• A growing business with many opportunities

About BBA

BBA is one of Canada’s leading private consulting engineering firms, with over 45 years of experience serving the energy and natural resources industry. Our people are the foundation of our success. Their passion and excellence have earned us recognition as one of Canada’s Best Employers and Best Managed Companies , and we’re committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels empowered to grow, lead and be themselves. Our teams bring together engineering, environmental and commissioning expertise to deliver practical, innovative and sustainable solutions—from strategy to execution. With 20 offices across Canada, the U.S. and Latin America, we combine local presence with international reach, offering clients close collaboration and field-ready support. Learn more about our culture and projects on LinkedIn or connect with our talent team.