CAD Technician

03101 GIP Construction & Materials; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Green Infrastructure Partners Inc. (GIP) is seeking a CAD Technician to support civil infrastructure design and surveying by producing accurate design and as-built drawings using Civil 3D.

You will translate field data into high-quality deliverables and collaborate with engineers, surveyors, and project managers to meet timelines. The role emphasizes advanced AutoCAD/Civil 3D skills, familiarity with surveying data, and a hybrid office setting with some site visits.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Geomatics, Architectural/Engineering Drafting, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of proven experience working as a CAD/Design Technician on civil infrastructure projects.
• Advanced proficiency in Autodesk AutoCAD and Civil 3D (corridors, grading, pipe networks, and surface creation).
• Strong understanding of surveying methodologies, coordinate systems, and how to interpret field notes/data.
• Demonstrated experience in creating detailed, submission-ready as-built drawings.
• Excellent attention to detail, spatial awareness, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with both field and office teams.
• Experience working on Toronto-area municipal infrastructure, transit, or utility projects.
• Knowledge of GIS data integration or MicroStation (asset).
• Familiarity with point cloud data processing or 3D scanning software.
• Primarily an office-based or hybrid role with computer-intensive design tasks.
• Occasional site visits may be required to coordinate with the survey team or verify field conditions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed engineering drawings, alignments, profiles, and surfaces for civil infrastructure projects using Autodesk Civil 3D.
• Process, analyze, and integrate field survey data (points, surfaces, and legal boundaries) into design models.
• Draft, update, and finalize accurate as-built drawings based on redlines and field-verified data for various municipal and private applications.
• Assist the surveying team with data management, coordinate conversions, and preparation of base plans.
• Maintain and enforce company CAD standards, layering conventions, and drafting templates.
• Perform quality control checks on drawings to ensure compliance with project specifications and municipal guidelines.
• Coordinate with project engineers and managers to incorporate design changes and revisions efficiently.
• Manage and organize digital drawing files and project documentation within the company ecosystem.

Skills

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Surveying methods

Coordinate systems

As-built drafting

Detail oriented

Communication

Toronto projects

GIS / MicroStation

Point cloud tech

Education

Civil Engineering Technology degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroStation

3D scanning software

GIS data integration

Job description

Come help build the future, where our work makes the world work! GTA, Ontario

SUMMARY Reporting into the Engineering Manager, the CAD Technician is responsible for supporting civil infrastructure design and surveying operations by producing accurate design and as-built drawings using Civil 3D. This role plays a critical part in translating field data and engineering inputs into high-quality deliverables and works closely with engineers, surveyors, and project managers to ensure accuracy, quality, and adherence to project timelines.

PRIMARY SCOPE OF ROLE

• Prepare detailed engineering drawings, alignments, profiles, and surfaces for civil infrastructure projects using Autodesk Civil 3D.
• Process, analyze, and integrate field survey data (points, surfaces, and legal boundaries) into design models.
• Draft, update, and finalize accurate as-built drawings based on redlines and field-verified data for various municipal and private applications.
• Assist the surveying team with data management, coordinate conversions, and preparation of base plans.
• Maintain and enforce company CAD standards, layering conventions, and drafting templates.
• Perform quality control checks on drawings to ensure compliance with project specifications and municipal guidelines.
• Coordinate with project engineers and managers to incorporate design changes and revisions efficiently.
• Manage and organize digital drawing files and project documentation within the company ecosystem.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Diploma or degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Geomatics, Architectural/Engineering Drafting, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of proven experience working as a CAD/Design Technician on civil infrastructure projects.
• Advanced proficiency in Autodesk AutoCAD and Civil 3D (corridors, grading, pipe networks, and surface creation).
• Strong understanding of surveying methodologies, coordinate systems, and how to interpret field notes/data.
• Demonstrated experience in creating detailed, submission-ready as-built drawings.
• Excellent attention to detail, spatial awareness, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with both field and office teams.
• Experience working on Toronto-area municipal infrastructure, transit, or utility projects.
• Knowledge of GIS data integration or MicroStation (asset).
• Familiarity with point cloud data processing or 3D scanning software.
• Primarily an office-based or hybrid role with computer-intensive design tasks.
• Occasional site visits may be required to coordinate with the survey team or verify field conditions.

WHAT WE OFFER

Expected Base Salary: $22.00 - $27.00 per year. The actual base salary will depend on several factors including experience, qualifications, internal equity, work location and market expectations.

• Career growth and advancement opportunities.

Disclaimers Artificial Intelligence (AI) Disclosure: AI tools are not used in the screening or assessment of applicants for this position. Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing job vacancy.

Green Infrastructure Partners Inc. “GIP”, is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities to apply. We seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.

GIP will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Our People At Green Infrastructure Partners (GIP), our people are among the best. Our most valuable asset is our people – comprising our employees, customers, and the public. Nothing is more important than our people coming to work happy and leaving safely. GIP team members are at the heart of our success in designing and delivering infrastructure projects safely, thoughtfully, and with the highest quality.

Our Work The work we do impacts lives. It impacts our schools and neighbourhoods, shaping our communities and cities. We are one of Canada’s largest and fastest-growing construction companies. Every day, our people design, deliver, and maintain infrastructure for Canada’s rapidly growing cities. From demolition, shoring, and foundations to excavation, remediation, structures, paving, and the production of materials, we have the unique ability to self-perform all project scopes without reliance on subcontractors. The work we do at GIP today will carry us into a better, greener, and safer tomorrow.

Our Culture We are committed to fostering a work environment that embraces Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging for all so our people benefit from the creative solutions that come from embracing differences. Sustainability is part of our DNA. We focus on recycling and reusing materials by repurposing old roads and reengineering them into new ones, thereby keeping tons of used materials out of our landfills. As we look to the future, we need creative, ambitious, and innovative professionals who can help us to build the world of tomorrow, today. If you want to work for a world-class organization that provides an exceptional career experience with an inclusive and collaborative culture, this opportunity is for you!