CAD Drafter

Colas Canada; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading transportation infrastructure group and contribute to the Edmonton Valley Line West LRT project. As a CAD Drafter, you'll play a vital role in creating and refining design drawings that will shape the future of community transportation. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on a transformative project, collaborating with a dynamic team and utilizing advanced software tools like AutoCAD and Civil 3D. If you're passionate about civil engineering and eager to make a lasting impact, this role is perfect for you. Embrace the challenge and help us build a better tomorrow!

Qualifications

• 3+ years of AutoCAD drafting experience with strong construction background.
• Proficient in creating civil engineering drawings and site plans.

Responsibilities

• Create design drawings and perform quantity calculations using AutoCAD.
• Collaborate with designers and field staff to ensure drawing accuracy.

Skills

AutoCAD

Civil Engineering Drawings

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

MS Office

Education

Civil Technology Diploma

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MS Office

Job description

Colas is a Canadian leader in transportation infrastructure - materials, construction, and maintenance. From roads to rail, airports to ports, we build some of the most important projects that connect our communities.

Backed by our network of Colas companies across Canada and the Colas Group worldwide, Colas offers a wide range of innovative and sustainable solutions for the construction and maintenance of transportation infrastructure.

Join the largest transportation infrastructure group in the world and help connect Canada.

Mission

Join us in an exciting adventure to complete the Edmonton Valley Line West LRT - a remarkable legacy project that will redefine our community’s transportation landscape! Be part of this transformative journey and help us create a lasting impact for generations to come! We are looking for an experienced CAD Drafter who will be working under the direction of the Engineering Manager, and the successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the project, performing rapid response to drawing requests.

Main Responsibilities

1. Completion of basic design drawings, quantity calculations and as-built drawings for various types of work using various software packages (e.g. AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D)
2. Collaborating with Designers to ensure accuracy of drawings
3. Liaises with designers and field staff to problem solve
4. Support the creation of CAD drawings from concept to final design
5. Assist in field surveys if necessary
6. Establish a working relationship with contractors, field staff and office staff
7. Prepare & design alignment, profiles, sections, corridors using AutoCAD Civil3D
8. Ensuring plans are in compliance with EVLW standards and drafting requirements
9. Preparing pre-engineering, topographic plans if required
10. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

1. Minimum of 3 years of AutoCAD drafting experience along with a strong construction drawings background.
2. Post-secondary education in Civil Technology diploma is preferred
3. Basic understanding of EVLW and municipality standards is considered an asset.
4. Experience with highway, rail and other civil structures and Utilities considered an asset
5. Ability to read and draft plans.
6. Proficient with the use of computers and software, including MS Office (Word, Excel).
7. Good understanding of how to read and produce breakdown civil engineering drawings and site plans.
8. Excellent verbal, written and communication skills
9. Ability to work with minimal supervision
10. Self-motivated, ability to learn new skills, assume new responsibilities and work cooperatively in a team environment

Working Conditions/Physical Effort:

1. Able to perform in a fast-paced environment
2. Prolonged sedentary positioning
3. Walking, lifting, equipment operation, etc.
4. Moderate physical activities
5. Ability to use stairs, ladders and climb over rough terrain on an in-process construction site when required
6. Valid driver’s license, preferably with clean abstract
7. Primary work location is the Project site for Marigold Infrastructure Partners
8. Ability to negotiate the terrain of an in-process construction site, including climbing stairs and ladders, steep/slippery terrain, walking, and working outdoors in all types of Edmonton weather and conditions.

DIVERSITY IS IMPORTANT TO US
At Colas, we believe our workforce should reflect the diversity of the communities we connect. By living our core values of Caring, Sharing, and Daring, we welcome all those who help create the links that bring us together. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of age, ethnicity, national origin, religious beliefs, disability, marital or family status, gender, gender identity or expression.