CAD Coordinator

BBA Consultants; Rouyn-Noranda; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group insurance

Retirement savings plan

Annual vacation

Employee referrals bonus

Job summary

BBA Consultants is seeking a BIM/CAD professional to support engineering teams in modelling and coordinating digital models for large-scale mining and hydroelectric projects.

You will ensure BIM/CAD standards are applied, maintain model quality, and support tool functionality across AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks and related software. The role involves collaboration with cross-disciplinary teams and mentoring colleagues in BIM best practices.

Qualifications

• Technical college diploma or university degree in engineering or engineering technology with CAD/BIM experience.
• Experience at a consulting engineering firm on mining or hydroelectric projects is preferred.
• Proficiency with Autodesk Suite (Revit, Navisworks, AutoCAD, Plant3D).
• Strong understanding of mining and hydroelectric project life cycles.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate multidisciplinary BIM models for mining and hydroelectric projects.
• Set up and maintain federated site models with consistency across disciplines.
• Perform multidisciplinary clash detection across complex environments.
• Develop and update BIM/CAD templates, libraries and standards.
• Administer the common data environment (CDE) including access and workflows.
• Support teams in using CAD/BIM tools like AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, Plant3D.
• Assist in preparing BIM deliverables for major clients.
• Provide internal training and coaching on BIM best practices.

Skills

BIM modelling

CAD standards

Revit

Navisworks

AutoCAD

Plant3D

Clash detection

CDE

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Education

Technical college diploma

University degree

Engineering technology

Tools

Revit

Navisworks

AutoCAD

Plant3D

Civil 3D

CADWorx Plant

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.