Senior technical drafter

St-Amour; Quebec; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting engineering firm in Laval is seeking a Structural Drafter Coordinator to enhance their engineering team. This role involves coordinating technical aspects of building construction projects, participating in all project phases, and ensuring compliance with budgets and schedules. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in structural engineering, proficiency in AutoCAD and REVIT, and the ability to manage multiple projects effectively.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of coordination experience in structural projects.
• Knowledge of Quebec Construction Code and National Building Code of Canada.

Responsibilities

• Prepare site surveys, studies, and reports.
• Monitor construction sites and ensure compliance with budgets.
• Supervise and mentor the drafting team.

Skills

Project Management

BIM

Structural Engineering

Education

DEP in Building Drafting

DEC in Civil Engineering

DEC in Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

REVIT

Job description

A consulting engineering firm specializing in structural engineering, with over thirty years of experience. Thanks to the expertise and know-how of their teams, their reputation is well established. They combine the technical competence of large companies with the flexibility and human approach of an independent firm.

We are looking for a Structural Drafter Coordinator to join our engineering team in Laval. The future colleague, organized and methodical, will work closely with the engineering team to coordinate various technical aspects related to building construction projects and other structures. You will actively participate in all project phases, from initial surveys to the preparation of engineering models and plans and monitor their execution on site. You will also be required to intervene directly on construction sites, ensuring compliance with budgets and schedules.

Main responsibilities :

• Prepare site surveys, studies, and reports.
• Maintain constant and positive relationships with clients.
• Validate workshop drawings.
• Participate in site meetings and manage correspondence.
• Monitor construction sites from the office and make occasional site visits.
• Prepare feasibility studies for various projects.
• Coordinate work with different services and professionals involved in the projects.
• Supervise and mentor the drafting team.
• Contribute to the development of drawing standards in your discipline.
• Ensure quality control of plans and documents produced by the team, in accordance with internal standards.
• Collaborate with project engineers on the design of minor structural elements.
• Plan residential, municipal, commercial, industrial, and institutional projects using AutoCAD or REVIT Structure for 3D modeling.

Skills and qualifications :

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of BIM (major asset).
• Strong understanding of the Quebec Construction Code and the National Building Code of Canada (major asset).
• Possession of the ASP card for general health and safety on construction sites.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and REVIT software.
• Passion for structural engineering.
• DEP in building drafting, DEC in civil engineering with a "structure" option, or DEC in architecture with significant coordination experience (minimum 5 years).