Civil / Solid Waste Engineering Drafting Technologist

Trace Associates Inc.; British Columbia; Remote; CAD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an experienced Civil Engineering / Solid Waste Engineering Drafting Technologist. This role involves producing detailed drawing sets with AutoCAD Civil 3D, analyzing spatial data, and preparing civil engineering plans. Candidates should have a diploma in Civil Engineering Technology and 5-7 years of experience. The position offers a flexible remote work environment and a salary range of $55,000 to $85,000.

Benefits

Flexible employee ownership program

Culture of positivity and trust

Empowerment and teamwork

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of relevant experience in drafting and design.
• Familiar with land surveying principles and practices.
• Computer training in GIS and AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate and detailed drawing sets using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Analyze and create surfaces with spatial data.
• Prepare site grading, road alignment, and pond grading plans.

Skills

Proficiency with Civil 3D

Attention to detail

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Post-secondary Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

Job description

The Opportunity

• We are looking for an experienced Civil Engineering / Solid Waste Engineering Drafting Technologist to join our growing team remotely from British Columbia or Alberta.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate and detailed drawing sets using AutoCAD Civil 3D and related modeling programs.
• Analyze and create surfaces with spatial data (LiDAR, terrestrial scanner, and other survey formats).
• Prepare site grading, road, ditch alignment, and pond grading plans.
• Prepare and compare as-built plans with design drawings.
• Calculate earthwork volumes.
• Apply knowledge of layers, line types, and client-specific requirements.
• Produce civil engineering plans, which may include existing site plans, design plans, road profiles and cross sections, drafting of typical sections.

About You and Your Qualifications

• Post-secondary Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or Engineering Drafting and Design.
• 5-7 years of relevant experience in drafting and design.
• Proficiency with Civil 3D including surfaces, grading, feature lines, alignments and corridors.
• Familiar with land surveying principles and practices.
• Computer training in GIS and AutoCAD.
• Attention to detail with excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of current and proposed engineering design and surveying standards.
• Critical and creative thinker with problem-solving abilities.
• Capable of working independently while collaborating in a team environment.

Why Trace?

• We genuinely care about you and put our people first.
• A culture of positivity, empowerment, empathy, trust, and teamwork.
• You can “choose your own adventure” at Trace and we will help you get there.
• We are a company that wants to be the best at everything we do.
• A flexible employee ownership program where shareholders provide input and help make decisions.
• Salary Range (in British Columbia): $55,000 to $85,000

For further information or to apply: Please visit traceassociates.ca/careers to submit your cover letter and resume and quote position number CAN-BC-0700-13. Resumes submitted without a cover letter will not be considered. We thank all those who apply; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.