Intermediate CAD Technician

Stantec; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 72,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental plans

Wellness program

Job summary

Stantec seeks an Intermediate CAD Technician (Water Resources) to join our Ontario Environmental Services team. You will draft CAD drawings and design packages for water resources and hydrotechnical projects using Civil 3D, and contribute to riverine and coastal infrastructure work.

This role emphasizes independent drafting, attention to detail, and collaboration across project teams in a typical office setting, with potential site exposure.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or similar.
• OACETT certification is an asset.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant drafting and design experience with regular use of Civil 3D.
• Experience in a Consulting Environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare CAD drawings and design packages for water resources projects using Civil 3D.
• Interpret engineering markups and translate them into accurate drawing deliverables.
• Develop and edit surfaces, profiles, cross-sections, and plan/profile drawings.
• Prepare grading plans and erosion/sediment control drawings and as-built updates.
• Support Civil 3D corridor modeling for grading, drainage, and linear infrastructure.
• Collaborate across project teams in a primarily office-based setting.

Skills

Independent drafting

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Verbal and written communication

Water resources drafting

Education

Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology

OACETT C.Tech or C.E.T. asset

Tools

Civil 3D

ArcGIS

HEC-RAS

Job description

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that’s vital to our clients and the communities they serve.

Join a team that’s naturally committed to the environment.

Your Opportunity

We are seeking an Intermediate CAD Technician (Water Resources) to join our Ontario Environmental Services team. You will be part of the Water Resources Technical Team within Stantec’s Environmental Services Business Line.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Prepare CAD drawings and design packages for water resources and hydrotechnical projects using Civil 3D
• Interpret engineering markups and sketches and translate them into accurate drawing deliverables
• Develop and edit surfaces, profiles, cross-sections, and plan/profile drawings for riverine, coastal, and other water management projects
• Prepare grading plans, erosion and sediment control drawings, and as-built/redline updates as part of project design deliverables
• Support Civil 3D corridor modeling for grading, drainage, and linear infrastructure
• Support drawing production for culverts, channel works, bank stabilization, shoreline protection, stormwater, municipal drainage, and mining/water management projects
• Perform primarily office-based work, with regular collaboration across project teams

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Ability to work independently and deliver high-quality drafting work
• Consistent attention to detail
• Thorough understanding of civil drafting and design documentation, with the ability to build surfaces, profiles, and cross-sections
• Familiarity with river works, coastal and shoreline infrastructure, stormwater and municipal drainage, and mining/water management projects
• Proficiency in preparing drawings for water resources, hydrotechnical, drainage, or civil infrastructure projects
• Basic understanding of hydrology, hydraulics, and drainage principles.
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Self-motivated and able to work effectively in a team environment while managing multiple priorities
• ArcGIS experience is an asset
• Proficiency in HEC-RAS mapping is an asset

Education and Experience

Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or similar

OACETT certification (C.Tech. or C.E.T.) is an asset

Minimum 5 years of relevant drafting and design experience with regular use of Civil 3D

Proficiency in Civil 3D corridor modeling supporting grading, drainage, linear infrastructure, and water resources design drawings

Experience In a Consulting Environment Is Preferred

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

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Pay Range

• Locations in Lower Mainland - BC, GTA & Ottawa Ontario-$72,300.00 - $104,800.00 Annually

Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.

Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location: Canada | ON | Markham

Other Locations: Canada | ON | Ottawa

Organization: BC-1609 EnvSvcs-CA Ontario West

Employee Status: Regular

Business Justification: New Position

Travel: No

Schedule: Full time

Job Posting: 19/06/2026 01:06:15

Req ID: 1006386

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