CAD Technician

HDR; Calgary; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a motivated CAD Technician to contribute to diverse projects involving civil, mechanical, and environmental design. The role includes preparing design drawings, ensuring quality assurance, and coordinating tasks. Ideal candidates should have a technical degree and effective communication skills, with proficiency in CAD software.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years related industry experience.
• Technically qualified with 3D design software.
• Competency in Microsoft Office products.

Responsibilities

• Prepare conceptual and detailed design drawings.
• Construct drawings using CAD under supervision.
• Coordinate workload to complete engineering tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Organizational traits

Education

Technical degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Revit

Microsoft Office

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At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

Primary Responsibilities

The ideal candidate is an individual who is looking to advance a career through working for various client sectors such as, but not limited to, civil, mechanical, and environmental design for projects associated with on-going water supply and collection, water treatment, wastewater treatment and environmental projects.

We are looking for a motivated and self-starting individual with a strong attention to detail. Someone who communicates effectively and has some prior experience:

• Preparing conceptual and detailed design drawings using AutoCAD and designing using Civil 3D.
• Preparing conceptual and detailed design drawings using Revit and designing using Revit.
• Construct drawings using computer-aided design software under the direct supervision of other technologists or engineers.
• Produce drawings on BIM software from engineering sketches and instruction.
• Coordinate workload to complete engineering tasks on schedule.
• Continually QA/QC own work product.
• Work independently on projects/tasks as assigned and assist other team members.
• Additional tasks could include supporting field assignments when they come up, such as site topographic surveys and construction supervision, as well as supporting project managers with project coordination.
• Comply with all relevant legislation and HDR’s corporate policies/procedures.
• Perform other duties as needed.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Registered Technologist
• Advanced proficiency with skills and experience using REVIT and Civil 3D.
• Knowledge of Autodesk Creative Cloud.
• Class 5 driver’s license
  
  

Selection Process: Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a CAD skills assessment to demonstrate their proficiency with CAD software and related design tasks. Accommodations will be made available upon request.

Required Qualifications

• Technical degree or a minimum of 3 years related industry experience
• Technically qualified with 3D design software and document management infrastructure
• Competency of Microsoft Office products and communication tools
• Experience with 3D Coordination tools
• Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and organizational traits are essential
• Intermediate understanding of engineering or architectural concepts
  
  

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location:

Canada-Alberta-Calgary

Industry:

Water

Schedule:

Full-time

Employee Status:

Regular

BusinessClass:

WW Treatment and Effluent Mgmt

Job Posting:

Jun 13, 2025
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management, Consulting, and Engineering

• Industries

  Architecture and Planning, Civil Engineering, and Design Services

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