Junior Drafter

Primary Engineering and Construction Corporation; Calgary; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in engineering and construction is looking for a Junior Drafter in Calgary. The role involves drafting underground and overhead electrical distribution infrastructure, collaborating with various disciplines, and ensuring adherence to standards. Candidates need a strong background in AutoCAD, MicroStation, and electrical design concepts, along with solid communication skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Proficient in AutoCAD and MicroStation drafting software.
• Experience working in an electric utility distribution design environment.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Drafting electrical and civil site drawings, details, and profiles.
• Producing design drawings and ensuring local standards are met.
• Managing workload autonomously while meeting deadlines.

Skills

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Electrical design concepts

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Education in electrical theory and civil construction

Job description

Reporting to the Team Lead, Drafting, the Junior Drafter will be responsible for the drafting of underground and overhead electrical distribution infrastructure (4kV – 25kV system voltages).Responsibilities:

• Setting up drafting and design environments per local standards.
• Reviewing local municipal and utility drafting standards to ensure specifications are met.
• Producing electrical and civil shallow utility design drawings in AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
• Reference, overlay, scale, and align drawings from various project disciplines into a single base map (i.e., Civil, electrical, mechanical, landscape, etc.) in NAD83 or other coordinate systems.
• Review redline sketches, standard drawings, specifications, and other engineering data received from designers.
• Draft electrical and civil site drawings, details, profiles and cross-sections following rigid drafting standards.
• Interpreting and preparing survey data points files.
• Autonomously manage workload to control multiple tasks with a high degree of accuracy, while meeting deadlines.
• Understanding and applying standards while preparing drawings.
• Assist in the development of efficient drafting processes for quality and workload management.
• Conducting drafting reviews of drawing packages.
• Supporting the design team with their work when the workload requires.
• Taking charge to resolve any computer and network issues.
• Additional project support as required.

Qualifications:

• Familiar with AutoCAD and MicroStation drafting software.
• Be adaptable and adhere to customer standards.
• Be familiar with electrical design concepts.
• Proficient English language skills, ability to develop strong business relationships and act professionally.
• Strong collaborative skills and willingness to liaise with other disciplines (Engineering, Construction, and Survey) to ensure drawings are accurate, compliant, and reliable.
• Strong communication skills – verbal and written.
• Demonstrate high attention to detail and take pride in your work.
• A passion for your work and a drive for excellence.
• Commitment to safety and ethical practices.
• Class 5 driver’s license.

A few qualifications that would help you succeed:

• Familiarity with drafting concepts is a must.
• Experience in working in an electric utility distribution design environment with education in electrical theory and civil construction.
• Previous experience drafting to ENMAX, ATCO, Fortis Alberta, TELUS, ROGERS, and City of Calgary Streetlighting standards.
• Previous design experience in utilities, lighting, traffic and signals, or building electrical systems.
• Familiarity with Canadian Electrical Code standards.
• 2+ years of experience in electrical engineering consulting is an asset.