Intermediate CAD Technician (Highways & Roads)

Jacobs; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs in Ontario, Canada is seeking an Intermediate CAD Technician to support highways and roads projects across the province. The role focuses on producing detailed 2D/3D drawings and models, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to meet design standards and regulatory requirements.

You will work with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Microstation, and OpenRoads, contributing to project delivery while aligning with Ontario-based standards and client expectations.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Civil Engineering Technology, CAD Technology, or a related field.
• 3+ years of CAD drafting experience in transportation, highways, or roads projects.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Microstation and OpenRoads; Ontario transportation projects (e.g., MTO standards).
• Strong knowledge of roadway design standards and drafting conventions.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed 2D and 3D CAD drawings/models for highways, roadways, and related infrastructure
• Support engineering teams with design development, drafting, and document production
• Work with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Microstation, Openroads and other relevant design tools
• Ensure drawings comply with project standards, client requirements, and industry regulations
• Coordinate with Engineers, designers, and other stakeholders to resolve design issues
• Assist in maintaining drawing databases and filing systems
• Participate in quality control reviews to ensure accuracy and consistency

Skills

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Microstation

Openroads

Detail-oriented

Teamwork

Education

Diploma/degree in Civil Engineering Technology, CAD Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Microstation

OpenRoads

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

As an Intermediate CAD Technician within our Highways & Roads team, you’ll play a key role in delivering transportation infrastructure projects that improve mobility and enhance communities across Ontario. You’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to produce high-quality design deliverables while supporting some of the region’s most impactful infrastructure projects.

At Jacobs, you’ll be part of a team tackling complex roadway and highway design projects. You’ll contribute to the preparation of detailed drawings and models that support planning, design, and construction phases, helping bring vital transportation projects to life.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed 2D and 3D CAD drawings/models for highways, roadways, and related infrastructure
• Support engineering teams with design development, drafting, and document production
• Work with software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Microstation, Openroads and other relevant design tools
• Ensure drawings comply with project standards, client requirements, and industry regulations
• Coordinate with Engineers, designers, and other stakeholders to resolve design issues
• Assist in maintaining drawing databases and filing systems
• Participate in quality control reviews to ensure accuracy and consistency

Here’s what you’ll need

• Diploma or degree in Civil Engineering Technology, CAD Technology, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in CAD drafting within transportation, highways, or roads projects
• Experienced in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Microstation and Openroads. Experience working on Ontario-based transportation projects. (e.g., MTO standards)
• Strong understanding of roadway design standards and drafting conventions
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities

Ideally, You’ll Also Have

• Familiarity with BIM workflows and digital project delivery
• Exposure to multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects

Posted Salary Range Minimum

65,000.00

Posted Salary Range Upper

95,000.00

The base salary range for this position is $65,000.00 to $95,000.00. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across Ontario, Canada locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

At Jacobs, we use AI-driven recruitment to match top talent with opportunity—however, human connection and fairness remain at the heart of every hiring decision.

Jacobs welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request an accommodation, please select here.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

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