Junior AutoCAD Technician

Eletricadpascoal; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health and dental benefits

Professional development opportunities

Career growth within firm

Collaborative team environment

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Nichols Environmental (Canada) Ltd. in Edmonton, Alberta, is seeking a Junior AutoCAD Technician for a full-time, permanent role (40 hours/week) in-office.

The candidate will draft and revise technical drawings, maps, and survey plans under senior staff guidance, utilizing AutoCAD and GIS tools. The successful applicant will have 1–3 years of AutoCAD experience, strong communication, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced consulting environment.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in drafting, engineering, geomatics or a related field.
• 1–3 years of AutoCAD experience in consulting, engineering, environmental, surveying, or related industry.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD to produce accurate technical drawings and figures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, revise, and organize technical drawings, survey plans, field sketches, figures and maps for environmental and engineering projects.
• Incorporate graphics and data from other software into project deliverables.
• Provide drafting support to project teams and resolve drafting-related issues.
• Apply company drafting standards for consistency and quality across deliverables.
• Utilize AutoCAD, Surfer and GIS software to support project execution.
• Collaborate with team members to meet deadlines and project requirements.
• Review drawings for accuracy and compliance with standards.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Detail-oriented

Organization

Independent work

Education

Post-secondary drafting/engineering/geomatics education

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Surfer

ArcGIS

GIS mapping

Job description

Job Title: Junior AutoCAD Technician
Position Level: T1
Career Level: Entry Level
Location: Edmonton, Alberta (In-Office)
Employment Status: Permanent, Full-Time (40 hours per week)

Nichols Environmental (Canada) Ltd. (Nichols) is a full-service geo-environmental consulting and remediation firm that provides environmental and engineering solutions to a wide range of industrial, government and public sector clients. Nichols continues to expand operations throughout western Canada and is seeking qualified professionals to join our team.
Our core values of Growth, Respect, Accountability, and Flexibility guide our business in every decision we make and opportunity we pursue. We are actively seeking individuals who align with these core values and are eager to contribute to our continued success. Creating Value for Great People is at the heart of what we do, and we offer significant opportunities for growth and career development for the right individuals.
Our Edmonton office is recruiting a Junior AutoCAD Technician to join our team of dedicated professionals and administrative staff on a full-time, permanent basis (40 hours per week).

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in drafting, engineering, geomatics or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience using AutoCAD in consulting, engineering, environmental, surveying, or related industry. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and the ability to produce accurate technical drawings, figures, maps and related project deliverables using survey and project data.
• Strong communication skills – both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects.
• Familiarity with drafting standards and technical drawing practices.
• Experience with Civil 3D, Surfer, ArcGIS, GIS mapping, and/or Geodetic drafting is considered an asset.
• Detail-oriented, highly organized, and eager to learn and develop technical skills in a fast-paced consulting environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, revise, and organize technical drawings, survey plans, field sketches, figures, maps, and photographs for environmental, engineering, and industrial projects under the guidance of senior staff.
• Incorporate graphics and data from other software platforms into project drawings and deliverables.
• Provide drafting support to engineering and environmental project teams and assist in identifying and resolving drafting-related issues.
• Apply company drafting standards and templates to maintain consistency and quality across project deliverables.
• Utilize survey data, AutoCAD, Surfer and/or GIS and related software to support project execution.
• Collaborate with team members and provide support on a variety of projects and deadlines.
• Communicate any project or drawing-related concerns to project managers or senior team members in a timely manner.
• Review drawings for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with project requirements.
• Organize and maintain project drawing files and associated drafting information.
• Maintain knowledge of current AutoCAD and related software updates, features, and industry drafting standards.
• Other duties as required.

Why Join Nichols

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits
• Professional development opportunities
• Career growth within a growing western Canadian consulting firm
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Flexible work arrangements where operationally feasible

At Nichols Environmental (Canada) Ltd, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where every individual is valued and empowered to thrive. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to apply, as we believe a diverse team strengthens our ability to innovate and succeed. We recognize that the talent we attract may have unique requests that enable individual success in the interview process. Please let us know how we can support you and we look forward to seeing your application.