civil draftsperson

Nova Pole International Inc.; Surrey; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

RRSP matching

Job summary

Nova Pole International Inc. is seeking an experienced drafting professional in Surrey to lead design teams and prepare detailed engineering drawings. You will read blueprints, estimate materials and costs, and supervise junior drafters in a fast-paced shop environment.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, 2–3 years of experience, and proficiency with AutoCAD and SolidWorks. This on-site position emphasizes accuracy, collaboration with engineers, and timely delivery of construction

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience in drafting or related roles.
• On-site role with no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

• Lead and instruct groups.
• Prepare engineering designs and drawings.
• Read blueprints to determine work requirements.
• Supervise other drafting personnel.
• Train new drafting personnel.
• Develop and prepare design sketches.
• Prepare construction specifications, costs and material estimates.
• Write technical reports.
• Write specifications.
• Estimate costs and materials.
• Complete documentation packages and drawing sets.
• Examine drawings for conformity and errors.
• Consult with client, engineers or production specialists to establish product requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

MS Office

Data analysis software

Programming languages

Job description

Overview

Languages

• English

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Interior

Responsibilities

• Leading/instructing groups
• Prepare engineering designs and drawings
• Read blueprints to determine work requirements
• Supervise other drafting personnel
• Train new drafting personnel
• Develop and prepare design sketches
• Prepare construction specifications, costs and material estimates
• Write technical reports
• Write specifications
• Estimate costs and materials
• Complete documentation packages and drawing sets
• Examine drawings for conformity and errors
• Consult with client, engineers or production specialists to establish product requirements
• Leading/instructing groups

Experience and specialization

Type of drafting

• Shop drawings
• Presentation drawings

Computer and technology knowledge

• Data analysis software
• AutoCAD
• Programming languages
• SolidWorks software
• MS Office

Area of work experience

• Fabrication

Area of specialization

• Mechanical
• Drafting
• Structural engineering

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Handling heavy loads
• Attention to detail

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)

Other Benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)