CAD Designer

Jobtailor; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec in British Columbia is seeking a CAD Designer to support complex Ports and Marine Terminals projects. You will work with a team of planners, engineers and technologists on public and private sector clients such as container terminals and coastal structures.

The role emphasizes solid understanding of structural engineering, strong AutoCAD and Civil 3D skills, and the ability to transform concepts into precise drawings while adhering to QA/QC standards.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of structural engineering principles.
• Strong AutoCAD and Civil 3D technical skills.
• Experience transforming concepts into engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical tasks on projects under supervision by the Project Manager or Project Engineer.
• Transform preliminary concepts and sketches into engineering designs and drawings using AutoCAD/Civil 3D and other technical software as required.
• Ensure adherence to AutoCAD standards, as well as quality assurance and quality control procedures during drawing, planning, and production.
• Contribute to team meetings, design collaborations, project schedule estimations, and coordinate findings with others involved in projects.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature as assigned.

Skills

Technical drawing

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Overview

The maritime industry is expanding and improving port and harbor infrastructure. Join our Ports and Marine team to navigate these waters and provide solutions for clients. We plan, design, and manage projects that move people and goods, creating connections that transform communities. Every airport, road, bridge, port, or transit project is an opportunity to make communities safer, cleaner, and more resilient.

If you’re looking for a career that moves, join our team of professionals who are passionate about the future of transportation.

Your Opportunity

Stantec is seeking a CAD Designer to support the delivery of complex Ports and Marine Terminals projects across British Columbia. The role offers the unique opportunity to collaborate with a robust team of planners, engineers and technologists on multiple projects for a range of public and private sector clients such as container terminals, oil and gas facilities, dry bulk ports, marinas, ferries, coastal structures, wharves, jetties, naval facilities and cruise terminals. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of structural engineering principles and strong technical skills in AutoCAD and Civil 3D.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Perform technical tasks on projects under the supervision of the Project Manager or Project Engineer.
• Transform preliminary concepts and sketches into engineering designs and drawings using AutoCAD/Civil 3D and other technical software as required.
• Ensure adherence to AutoCAD standards, as well as quality assurance and quality control procedures during drawing, planning, and production.
• Contribute to team meetings, design collaborations, project schedule estimations, and coordinate findings with others involved in projects.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature as assigned.