Road CAD Design Technologist/ Drafter

SYSTRA; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

SYSTRA Canada, part of the global SYSTRA group, is seeking a BIM Modeller – Civil Works to produce and manage civil BIM models and drawings in Autodesk Civil 3D for a light rail project.

You will develop alignments, corridors, surfaces, and utilities interfaces, coordinate with engineers, survey teams and designers, and ensure design intent is captured while following BIM standards.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Civil Engineering, Infrastructure Drafting, or related field.
• Proven experience as a Civil 3D Drafter on infrastructure projects.
• Strong proficiency in Autodesk Civil 3D.
• Good understanding of civil engineering design principles including roads, grading, drainage, and utility coordination.
• Ability to prepare plan/profile sheets, cross-sections, and corridor-based models.

Responsibilities

• CAD Drafting & Drawing Preparation: Prepare detailed 2D and 3D drawings for rail and road projects, including: Track layouts and alignment plans Cross-sections and longitudinal profiles Roadway plans and typical sections Civil and structural layouts related to transportation projects
• Ensure drawings comply with project standards, codes, and client requirements.
• Create and maintain drawing templates, title blocks, and CAD libraries for efficient workflows.
• MicroStation Expertise: Utilize Bentley MicroStation V8i / CONNECT Edition for drafting and design.
• Manage reference files, levels, and sheet models to maintain model integrity.
• Implement CAD standards and workflows, including layer management, symbology, and annotation styles.
• Support the integration of BIM processes where applicable.
• Work closely with engineers, survey teams, and designers to ensure design intent is accurately captured in drawings.
• Coordinate with other disciplines such as structures, drainage, and utilities for clash‑free, integrated outputs.
• Support design teams during design reviews, approvals, and stakeholder presentations

Skills

Civil drafting

Communication & teamwork

Schedule awareness

Problem solving

Clash coordination

Education

Civil Engineering / Infrastructure Drafting degree

Tools

Autodesk Civil 3D

Navisworks

GIS

Job description

SYSTRA Canada is part of the SYSTRA group, an international consulting and engineering group, a world leader in the design of transport infrastructures. SYSTRA Canada is an engineering and consulting firm whose primary focus is to offer transportation solutions, whether for passengers or goods: feasibility studies of building a new railway line, increasing the capacity of the existing infrastructure, privatization of a railway.

Understand better who we are by visiting www.systracanada.com.

Context

Reports To

BIM Coordinator / BIM Manager / Civil Lead Engineer

Job Purpose

The BIM Modeller – Civil Works is responsible for producing and managing civil BIM models and drawings in Autodesk Civil 3D for the light rail project. The role includes development of alignments, corridors, surfaces, grading, utilities interfaces, and associated civil design documentation in compliance with project BIM standards and design requirements.

Missions/Main Duties

Key Responsibilities

• CAD Drafting & Drawing Preparation Prepare detailed 2D and 3D drawings for rail and road projects, including: Track layouts and alignment plans Cross-sections and longitudinal profiles Roadway plans and typical sections Civil and structural layouts related to transportation projects
• Ensure drawings comply with project standards, codes, and client requirements.
• Create and maintain drawing templates, title blocks, and CAD libraries for efficient workflows.
• MicroStation Expertise Utilize Bentley MicroStation V8i / CONNECT Edition for drafting and design.
• Manage reference files, levels, and sheet models to maintain model integrity.
• Implement CAD standards and workflows, including layer management, symbology, and annotation styles.
• Support the integration of BIM processes where applicable.
• Work closely with engineers, survey teams, and designers to ensure design intent is accurately captured in drawings.
• Coordinate with other disciplines such as structures, drainage, and utilities for clash‑free, integrated outputs.
• Support design teams during design reviews, approvals, and stakeholder presentations

Profile/Skills

Required Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Civil Engineering, Infrastructure Drafting, or related field.
• Proven experience as a Civil 3D Drafter on infrastructure projects.
• Strong proficiency in Autodesk Civil 3D.
• Good understanding of civil engineering design principles including roads, grading, drainage, and utility coordination.
• Ability to prepare plan/profile sheets, cross-sections, and corridor-based models.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience on light rail, rail, highway, or urban infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of Navisworks for coordination and clash review.
• Familiarity with GIS, survey integration, and data exchange workflows.

Key Skills

• Civil 3D modelling expertise
• Corridor and surface modelling
• Profile and cross-section production
• Utility and interface coordination
• Accuracy and quality control
• Communication and teamwork
• Schedule awareness
• Problem-solving

SYSTRA Canada is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values applications from all and offers employment equity based on the merits and abilities of candidates and personnel.

Note: In this description, the masculine gender is used for easy reading purposes and includes the feminine.

We use AI-enabled tools in our recruitment platform (iCIMS) for tasks like resume parsing and candidate matching. These tools do not make hiring decisions; all applications are reviewed by a human recruiter, and final decisions are made by our hiring team.

For questions about our hiring process or AI tools, please contact [e-mail].

Workplace Type

Hybrid