structural steel drafter-detailer

Government of Canada; New Glasgow; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government organization is seeking an engineering technician to prepare designs and specifications for various projects. The role requires strong drafting skills and experience with AutoCAD and other engineering technologies. The position is on-site in New Glasgow, offering various benefits including health, dental, and a pension plan.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Group insurance benefits

Pension plan

Maternity and parental benefits

Free parking available

Learning/training paid by employer

Wellness program

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years of experience required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare engineering designs and drawings.
• Develop design sketches and specifications.
• Consult with clients and engineers.

Skills

AutoCAD

Drafting

Manual drafting

Free-hand drafting

Detailing drafting

Education

College certificate or diploma in Manufacturing engineering technology

Tools

Tekla

Autodesk REVIT

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP, or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
• Manufacturing engineering technology/technician
• Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields, other

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

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

Work site environment

• Interior

Responsibilities & Tasks

• Prepare engineering designs and drawings
• Develop and prepare design sketches
• Prepare construction specifications, costs, and material estimates
• Consult with clients, engineers, or production specialists to establish product requirements

Credentials

• AutoCAD Certification
• Drafting (Architectural) Trade Certification
• Steel detailing Certification

Experience and specialization

Type of drafting

• Manual drafting
• Free-hand drafting
• Shop drawings
• Detailing drafting

Computer and technology knowledge

• Tekla
• Autodesk REVIT

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Pension plan

Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site recreation and activities
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Parking available
• Travel insurance
• Variable or compressed work week
• Wellness program