Pipeline Drafter, Civil 3D and Construction Drafting

Ledcor Group; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledcor Group is seeking a drafting professional to join its pipeline construction team in Canada. You will turn survey and design information into accurate drawings, models, and construction plans, learning Civil 3D, corridor modelling, and earthwork quantities with guidance from experienced staff.

You will collaborate with engineers and coordinators, handling plans, profiles, cross-sections and as-builts while building your CAD skills and contributing to project success.

Qualifications

• Certificate or diploma in drafting, civil engineering technology, geomatics or related field; recent grads welcome.
• Basic AutoCAD skills including layers, annotation, layouts, plotting.
• Ability to read technical drawings with understanding of dimensions, scales, elevations and geometry.
• Attention to detail, organized work habits, clear communication, and willingness to ask questions and apply feedback.
• Interest in pipeline construction and willingness to learn Civil 3D and corridor modelling.
• Previous pipeline experience is not required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers and coordinators to prepare accurate plans, profiles, cross-sections and as-builts from designs and field markups under supervision.
• Import and organize survey points, linework, field markups, and reference files; maintain drawing/model information.
• Assist with Civil 3D surfaces, alignments, profiles and corridor models to build experience.
• Assist with Civil 3D volumetrics: compute cut/fill quantities and generate quantity reports.
• Check labels, dimensions, stationing, elevations; flag missing data for review.
• Export and verify surfaces, alignments, drawings and quantity data; maintain file organization.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading drawings

Willingness to learn

Education

Drafting certificate or diploma in drafting/civil engineering tech

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Trimble Business Center

Global Mapper

GIS

Excel

Job description

Introduction

Start your drafting career with Ledcor’s pipeline construction team. Working with experienced drafters, engineers, and coordinators, you will help turn survey and design information into accurate drawings, models, and construction plans. Develop practical skills in Civil 3D, corridor modelling, and earthwork quantities. Previous pipeline experience is not required.

Essential Responsibilities

• Work with engineers and coordinators to prepare accurate plans, profiles, cross-sections, grading drawings, and as-builts from design information and field markups, under technical supervision.
• Import and organize survey points, linework, field markups, and reference files; help maintain accurate drawing and model information.
• Assist with Civil 3D surfaces, alignments, profiles, and corridor models, developing your skills through progressively more complex assignments.
• Assist with Civil 3D volumetrics: calculate and check cut and fill quantities, track changes, and prepare quantity reports under the guidance of experienced staff.
• Check labels, dimensions, stationing, elevations, and drawing references; flag missing information or discrepancies for review.
• Help export and check surfaces, alignments, drawings, and quantity data for project teams; maintain organized files, drawing registers, and revision records.

Qualifications

• Certificate or diploma in drafting, civil engineering technology, geomatics, or a related field, or equivalent training and practical experience. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Basic AutoCAD skills developed through education, work, or project experience, including layers, annotation, layouts, and plotting.
• Ability to read technical drawings and understand basic dimensions, scales, elevations, and geometry.
• Attention to detail, organized work habits, clear communication, and willingness to ask questions and apply feedback.
• Interest in pipeline construction and a willingness to learn Civil 3D and corridor modelling.
• Previous pipeline experience is not required.

Additional Assets

• Exposure to Civil 3D corridor modelling for highways, roads, pipelines, or similar civil projects is preferred; coursework and practical experience are both welcome.
• Familiarity with Trimble Business Center, Global Mapper, GIS, survey data, or earthwork quantity calculations.
• Basic understanding of Civil 3D surface comparisons, volume calculations, quantity management, and data exports; Excel skills for organizing and checking information.
• These are assets, not requirements.

Working Conditions

This position combines home-based and site-based work, with the arrangement determined by project requirements and individual preferences. Site location and rotation will depend on the project.

Additional Information

The Ledcor Group of Companies is one of North America’s most diversified construction companies. Ledcor is a company built on a rich history of long-standing project successes. Our workplace culture has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America. Our competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. We offer exciting, challenging work with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.

Employment Equity

At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply. Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. We are committed to continuing to build on our culture of empowerment, inclusion and belonging. For more information about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page.

About Us

We're a diversified construction company, made up of teams of people who are proven in their industries. All working to design, build, transport, operate, and maintain projects all over North America. But we believe that projects are about more than concrete and steel. They're about people and the power of partnerships. Partnerships with our employees, our communities, our contractors and clients. We believe in building trust in the places where we do business—whether that’s by engaging honestly, by giving back, by putting safety first, or by looking for smarter, more sustainable ways to get the job done right.