Draftsperson 3 - Engineering Drafting

Capital Regional District; Victoria; On-site; CAD 63,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Capital Regional District seeks a Draftsperson 3 to perform civil, mechanical and structural engineering design drafting for capital works projects in water, wastewater and solid waste. You will work with Design Engineers and Senior Engineering Technicians, producing accurate CAD drawings, site layouts and cross sections while adhering to CRD standards.

Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and related tools, plus a diploma in a related discipline and at least 6 years' experience, are required.

Qualifications

• Diploma in a related discipline.
• Minimum 6 years of progressively responsible experience.
• Registration with the Applied Science Technologist and Technicians of British Columbia is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Completes design drafting for capital works, water, wastewater and solid waste projects.
• Liaises with Design Engineer or Senior Engineering Technician for initial design parameters.
• Completes drawings for information, quotation, tender, construction, and record stages.
• Develops standards for survey pick-up and uses AutoCAD Civil 3D standards.

Skills

AutoCAD Civil 3D proficiency

Communication skills

MS PowerPoint

MS Word

Education

Diploma in a related discipline

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

AutoCAD Recap

GPS equipment

Total Station

Job description

Job Opportunity

Req ID: 1956

Business Unit: Infrastructure and Water Services

Division: Corporate Capital Project Delivery Svcs

Regular / Auxiliary: Regular

Job Type: Full-Time

Pay Grade: CAN/05/02/J16

Rate of Pay: $45.94 - $52.01 per hour

Hours of Work: 70 hours bi-weekly

Posting Date: September 4, 2026

Closing Date: Open until filled, submission review to begin on September 17, 2026

Summary

This position will perform civil/ mechanical/ structural engineering design drafting duties of a complex nature utilizing various computer drafting software (CAD). The Draftsperson 3 works directly with the Design Engineer and/or the Senior Engineering Technician and requires accuracy, thoroughness, and the ability to deal with change. This position will also provide technical support to the Geomatics Supervisor.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Completes design drafting for a wide variety of engineering projects related to capital works, maintenance, water, wastewater and solid waste, including: horizontal/vertical pipe alignment; pipe layout, structures, valve chambers, reservoirs; estimates for volume and surface analysis, materials and costs; site layout and grading; as well as road alignments, etc.
• Liaises with the Design Engineer and/or the Senior Engineering Technician for initial design parameters and develops drawings from that feedback.
• Completes drawings for information, quotation, tender, construction, and record stages.
• Completes drafting assignments for mapping, report drawings, floor plans, graphs, charts, overheads, display graphics, etc., from rough sketches and instructions.
• Checks accuracy of design information when provided (i.e. pipe lengths, grades, inverts, etc.).
• Occasionally carries out preliminary site investigations.
• Incorporates field survey data into drawings.
• Plots from legal plans or metes and bounds descriptions.
• Occasionally assists other geomatics staff with survey collection using GPS or total station. Liaises and works cooperatively with contractors, consultants, government agencies, utility companies, suppliers, prints shops and the public.
• Researches materials, pipe fittings, etc. for dimensions and clearances and creates material summaries
• Assists with developing standards for survey pick-up for use when downloaded into AutoCAD Civil 3D software and liaises with surveyors to ensure these standards are adhered to.
• Develops standards and sets parameters within AutoCAD Civil 3D software to set up digital files to achieve accurate volume calculations, cross sections, profiles, road/site designs, etc.
• Follows all policies, procedures and standards of the CRD
• Performs other related duties as required.

Additional Information

• None

Key Skills & Abilities

• Excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal and customer service skills are required.
• Proficiency with AutoCad Civil 3D, AutoCAD Recap, MS PowerPoint, MS Word, plotters, printers, scanners, photocopiers, fax machines, e-mail, etc.
• Working knowledge of civil, structural, mechanical engineering construction materials/practices and engineering drafting practices, standards, techniques and theories.
• Knowledge of survey theories and practices including GPS systems and total stations.
• Knowledge of civil design pertaining to buildings, sewer, water, roads, and drainage.
• Ability to use personal initiative, judgement and knowledge in determining techniques, selecting presentation methods while consistently producing high quality design projects
• Ability to produce drawings that communicate the desired information in a clear and concise way

Qualifications

• Diploma in a related discipline
• A minimum of 6 years' progressively responsible experience
• An equivalent combination of education and experience

Certifications

• Registration with the Applied Science Technologist and Technicians of British Columbia
• Valid BC Driver's Licence