Junior AutoCAD Technician

Nichols-Environmental-; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health and dental benefits

Career growth

Collaborative team environment

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Nichols Environmental (Canada) Ltd. in Edmonton, AB, is seeking a Junior AutoCAD Technician on a full-time permanent basis to support environmental and engineering projects.

The role centers on drafting using AutoCAD with related GIS tools, data incorporation, and documentation accuracy. Required 1–3 years AutoCAD experience and post-secondary education in drafting/geomatics; strong communication and teamwork are essential.

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.
• 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.

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.

Skills

AutoCAD

Geospatial drafting

GIS software

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Post-secondary education in drafting, engineering, geomatics or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Surfer

ArcGIS

Geodetic drafting

Job description

Project Support - Drafting Full Time Edmonton, AB

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:

The successful candidate should have the following:

• 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

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• 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
• 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.

We encourage all candidates to apply on our website at www.nichols.ca .