CAD Technician

David Schaeffer Engineering Ltd.; Canada; Remote; CAD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative engineering firm is looking for a motivated CAD Technician to join their Contract Administration team. This role focuses on AutoCAD tasks, including creating erosion control drawings and conducting earthwork calculations. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and have strong skills in AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel, and Word. The position offers remote work flexibility and a supportive team atmosphere, making it a great opportunity for those eager to grow in their careers. Join this dynamic company and contribute to exciting engineering projects across Canada!

Benefits

Remote work flexibility

Dental/medical benefits plan

Wellness Spending Account

Competitive salary based on experience

Opportunities to grow based on merit

Supportive work environment

Annual career review

Qualifications

• CET designation or civil engineering degree required.
• 1 year of AutoCAD experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft sediment control and construction staging drawings.
• Prepare as-constructed drawings and update design sheets.
• Complete earthwork quantity verifications for payments.

Skills

AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Civil 3D

Organizational Skills

Education

CET designation

Undergraduate civil engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

DSEL is seeking a bright and motivated individual to join our Contract Administration department as a CAD Technician. The successful candidate will be responsible for all of the AutoCAD works in the department, including erosion and sediment control drawings, as-constructed drawings, earthwork calculations and assisting with house siting review.

If you have a background in AutoCAD, strong skills in Microsoft Excel and Word, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we invite you to apply for this key position.

Responsibilities:

• Work with AutoCAD, supporting the drawing needs of our project coordinators and site inspectors
• Draft sediment and erosion control drawings and construction staging drawings
• Prepare as-constructed drawings and update design sheets based on information provided by the site inspector for submission to the municipalities and conservation authorities.
• Complete earthwork quantity verifications for contractor payment requests for topsoil, cut/fill and other quantities
• Measure quantities in AutoCAD for tenders and payment requests

Qualifications:

• CET designation and/or recent completion of an undergraduate civil engineering degree program
• 1 year experience in an AutoCAD-focused position, ideally with a low-rise engineering consulting firm
• Strong AutoCAD abilities and experience with Civil 3D
• Above-average Word and Excel knowledge and ability
• Highly-motivated, organized, and able to work well independently

Reporting to: Head of Detailed Design
Employment type: Permanent, Full-Time (36-hours per week), Remote

What we offer:

• Remote work flexibility across Canada
• Dental/medical benefits plan (premiums paid by DSEL)
• Wellness Spending Account
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Opportunities to grow based on merit not years of service
• Supportive place to work with team event opportunities
• Annual career review

DSEL is committed to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination on the basis of disability, race, ancestry, citizenship, ethnic origin, place of origin, colour, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, age, or any other ground of discrimination prohibited by law. DSEL’s commitment to freedom from discrimination extends to all employment-related decisions, including those relating to recruitment, hiring, termination, remuneration, benefits, promotion, training and personal development.

DSEL is committed to fair and accessible recruitment and employment practices. Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates taking part in all aspects of our selection process.