Junior Drafter

Wendy Ellen Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Junior Draftsperson to join their Engineering Services team. This entry-level role involves collaborating with senior draftspeople to create detailed designs and technical documentation for various infrastructure projects. You will engage in both office and fieldwork, ensuring that your designs meet community needs while adhering to sustainability goals. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in CAD software, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a dynamic team environment. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful projects while developing your skills in a supportive setting.

Benefits

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a design draftsman in construction.
• Strong understanding of architectural and engineering design principles.

Responsibilities

• Prepare engineering designs and detailed drawings for projects.
• Collaborate with engineers and architects to refine designs.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Organizational Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Technical school certification/degree in drafting

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

BIM Software

Job description

Siksika Nation has an opportunity for a Junior Draftsperson to join their Engineering Services team to successfully deliver projects. Draftspersons at SNES work in offices and on-site, helping design and update plans for infrastructure projects like roads, bridges, and water systems. Their fieldwork involves site visits, surveys, and inspections, often in rural areas and various weather conditions. They collaborate with engineers, project managers, and Siksika leaders to ensure designs meet community needs and sustainability goals. Their challenges include extreme weather, coordination with stakeholders, and compliance with funding requirements, highlighting their vital role in Siksika’s infrastructure development.

The Junior Draftsperson works with the Senior Draftsperson collaborating on engineering designs, detailed drawings, and technical documentation for both residential and commercial construction projects. This position requires an understanding of architectural and engineering principles, as well as experience in CAD software to produce high-quality designs.

The ideal candidate should possess a strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering accurate and timely drawings. Collaboration is key in this role, the junior Draftsperson will work closely with architects, engineers, and other professionals across multiple disciplines. Maintaining high standards of quality, is essential for success in this position.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Drafting & Design:

• Engage in the preparation of engineering designs and detailed drawings, utilizing preliminary concepts, sketches, rigorous engineering calculations, and specific project specifications as foundational materials.
• Capable to generate 2D and 3D drawings, accompanying charts and schedules, ensuring that as-built drawings accurately reflect field adjustments made through red-line markups.
• Draft structural steel drawings, including piling layouts, detailed concrete layouts, and building drawings that meet industry standards.
• Produces civil engineering drawings that encapsulate the necessary features for infrastructure projects.
• Building Information Models (BIM), collaborating with the multidimensional approach to design and project management.
• Create engineering drawings specifically tailored for both production and manufacturing processes.
• Work with the team to devise innovative designs and layouts.

Technical Documentation & Analysis:

• Work with the team to complete documentation packages, including design specifications, material lists, and technical reports.
• Verify drawings are correct and according to specifications, codes, and other regulations.
• Check and verify design drawings to conform to specifications and design data.
• Record and file stick files, forms, and Material Take offs (MTOs).
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, project managers, and other team members to review and refine designs.
• Potentially direct the work of junior designers/drafters, providing guidance and instruction.
• Work within a multi-disciplinary team including Process, Mechanical, Civil, Structural & Architectural, Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls, and Piping.
• Collaborate with the design team to review drawings and designs.
• Make adjustments to drawings according to feedback from engineers or architects.

Compliance & Quality:

• Ensure designs comply with company regulations, quality standards, and relevant building codes.
• Assure that work complies with the accuracy level and time constraints required for the assignment.
• Setting up drawing formats and configuration files.

Minimum Qualifications: Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Minimum of 2+ years of experience as a design draftsman, preferably in residential and/or commercial construction.
• AutoCAD and other relevant CAD software, including 3D modeling tools (e.g., SketchUp).
• Strong understanding of architectural and engineering design principles.
• Solid math and analytical skills.
• Excellent knowledge of construction materials and methods.
• Ability to interpret and apply building codes and regulations.
• Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Ability to meet safety requirements to attend site visits.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Building Information Modeling (BIM) software.
• Experience preparing construction specifications, costs, and material estimates.

Education and Experience:

Technical school certification/degree in drafting, engineering technology, architecture, or a related field, or equivalent experience. Bachelor’s Degree or related field preferred. Minimum of Five years of relevant work experience as a design draftsman, preferably in residential, commercial construction, and/or water and wastewater projects.

Professional Designation/Certification/Licenses:

CET, AScT, LEED Certification, ACP, and/or CSWP. Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s License required. Five years Driver’s Abstract required.

Remuneration and Benefits

$60,000.00 to $70,000.00 per year. Medical and Dental Benefits.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

Industries

• Human Resources Services